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I'd rather be called by my name.
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i really don't have a preference.... i have a first name and if they use it, no problem. i would prefer anything over ma'am.
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My name.
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My name works for me
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The other day a teenager called me Ma'am... I didn't like it!! I'm only 30. If they knew my name, I would want them to call me by my first name.
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My name.
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dont ever call me sir you can call me my friend or greg
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My name. I feel old enough without being called "Mr. De Tar".
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First name....Whitney. A title makes me feel too "proper." Even though I do appreciate it when some do that. That just shows that they do show respect for people. I am flattered when I hear it though. No complaints. :)
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Being Vietnamese, we're very big on the respect and honour thing. As most Asian cultures are, so you never call anyone older than you by their first name. Their name should at least follow a title (Aunty, uncle...). Although as I adopt both Western culture practise as well as traditional Asian customs, I find that calling someone by their first name is perfectly fine. Upon first meeting someone I think you should throw in a title, just to be mindful of the traditional individuals. And if they are really uncomfortable I'm sure they'll reintroduce themselves to you, "Just call me...".
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I'd prefer them to use my name, unless it's that kid from down the street ..
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i prefer my first name..i'm pretty casual
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First name all the way
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First name... My FATHER is Mr. S....! I'm not old (Well, I'm 53, but I don't THINK old, I think! LOL)
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I dont like to be called Ma'am or with my first name/title....
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most kids call me sarahsue. or sarah.. no last names for this lady
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I'm happy with just my first name as a rule. If I'm teaching a class...I usually encourage that. I suppose if I taught in the pubic school system...I'd have to go by my last name...seems to be the trend there.
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by my first name
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I prefer to be called by my first name, as it makes me feel old when somebody calls me Mrs. Howver, it seems that there are some parents who insist on their children using your titrle, no matter how many times you ask then to use your first name! Of course, in class the school rule is that they have to call me by my title!
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Years ago known neighbours were called auntie or uncle "name". We weren't allowed to call them by their first names. Me, I don't mind if they use my first name. I'm certainly not their uncle.
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First name is acceptable... :-)
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Most of the bigger kids just call me Alyson... but there's nothing cuter in the world than hearing a two year old call me "Miss Aoww-synn", so I encourage it. ^_^
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All the kids i know call me Lysa then follow it with can i have 20 penny sweets please...i work in a shop:-)
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By title e.g. 'Mr.' followed by my surname by children. Older people may call me by my first name, and men my own age. I prefer women my age and those younger to address me as Mr.
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People usually call me by my last so...my father didn't get too creative in the naming process...thanks dad...at least for the last name
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I prefer to be called by my first name. I never have been comfortable being called Mr. B. I always think that's what people should call my father.
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I'm Aunt(my name) to my neices and nephews, it's a show of respect and expected by their parents and me. First name is fine with me unless I was a teacher; once again, it's showing respect to use the titles MRS.,MISS or MR. in certain cases.
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You know what children are not on the same level as adults. Calling someone by there first name says that you are. Respect should not make you feel old. I think it reflects poorly on the parents that allow their children to call adults by their first name. It's called "putting a handle on someone's name". Children need "handles", they need to learn boundaries. Even in the workplace it's general etiquette and a sign of respect fro other adults to refer to business superior adults by Ms. or Mr. Such-n-such. Simple, fundamental respect. (For the record, I'm and 80's baby!) lol
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doesn't matter to me, although if i had to choose, it would be by my first name. Seeing that I am not formal about it, if the child's parents teach their children to address adults by Mr. Ms or Mrs., then out of common courtesy, I would never contradict their teachings by my own personal preference without the parents consent first.
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After living in the south for 13 years, I have come to like being called ma'am and ms Sherri, it is just their way of showing respect, and I do expect my children to do it.
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I've always preferred being called by my first name. It just doesn't sound right when someone calls me Mister.
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First name because its less formal
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First name
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