Clive  +  590675 Sat, 22 Nov 08 01:24 PM Hi, Yes, it's easy to misspell some wors, isn't it?  Clive Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 29,628 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo

	Mister Micawber  +  641932 Wed, 14 Jan 09 04:44 AM . The use of style Ms is an informal and spoken way of addressing one who prefers not to be called Mrs. or Miss. In formal correspondence and anything written however, the only two forms that are correct are Mrs. For married women and Miss for unmarried women. For those who feel uncomfortable with style Miss. Madam is the spoken upon greeting and Ma’am subsequently. How ever please note that the use of Ms. Is not to be used in formal correspondence be it spoken or written. ” No, no and no.  I preserve this post as a warning of how wrong some answers on grammar forums (or anywhere on the internet) can be.  Students beware; know the reputability of your sources. . Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,803 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.' Marriage, Salutations, Relationships, Students, Online, Styles

	Grammar Geek  +  642354 Wed, 14 Jan 09 01:43 PM Mister Micawber “. The use of style Ms is an informal and spoken way of addressing one who prefers not to be called Mrs. or Miss. In formal correspondence and anything written however, the only two forms that are correct are Mrs. For married women and Miss for unmarried women. For those who feel uncomfortable with style Miss. Madam is the spoken upon greeting and Ma’am subsequently. How ever please note that the use of Ms. Is not to be used in formal correspondence be it spoken or written. ” No, no and no.  I preserve this post as a warning of how wrong some answers on grammar forums (or anywhere on the internet) can be.  Students beware; know the reputability of your sources. . ” I  just want to add my voice to how WRONG this information is! Grammar Geek Joined on Tue, Jan 10 2006 Veteran Member 19,671 Barbara, who answers in American English. My housekeeping skills attest to the truth of the second law of thermodynamics: Left to themselves, things get more and more random!

	Mister Micawber  +  688812 Fri, 20 Mar 09 04:35 AM . I am sorry that you find it 'insulting', as it is not intended to be so. 'Ms' has appeared as a response to the demands of many more women who do prefer that designation.  'Ms' no longer holds the connotations that you seem to wish to harbour yourself.  However, if you require 'Miss' (until hallowed 'Mrs' becomes your fortune), then you will have to pursue the course that preservers of the title 'Esq.' do-- use it constantly in all your correspondence.  Alert businesses will take note.  Beyond that, how would you suggest that businesses find out which title is preferred?  Would you like them to phone or email you and ask if you are single or married? . Mister Micawber Marriage, Business, Relationships, Careers, Apologies

	rafaelinrio  suggested by cwtch  +  688821 Fri, 20 Mar 09 04:57 AM What's the big deal about it all? It's so simple, no need for any further discussion. With my neighboors, teachers at school and women I know who are married  I've always used Mrs.   As for women I don't know I always stick to Ms. and have never had a problem. I don't think it sounds impolite. Young girls I just  call by the first name. As for Miss...I don't use it that much. I remember using it a few times in school because I had some single teachers. Concluding, I think titles are a part of an old society. I don't think that calling a person by his/her first name shows disrespect at all. My mother for instance prefers to be called by her first name and all of my friends do so. Besides,  I also call many of my friends' mothers by their first names and we all have a good relationship. Let's evolve our minds, we're in the 21st century. rafaelinrio Joined on Fri, Jan 30 2009 Full Member 226 Be great in act, as thou hast been in thought. Marriage, Relationships, Friendships, Friends