Using "Ms" or "Mrs" in addressing females

[sniperruff]

I've been having this problem for a long time... when I write to a female, I don't know whether to use "Ms. Johnson" or "Mrs. Johnson" since I can't tell whether she's married.

So ATOT, what do you usually do? I think it's better to use Ms. Johnson.

 

[dbk]

I always thought Ms. unless you know she's married and she knows that you know... *shrug*

 

[Cdubneeddeal]

Always use Ms.

 

[waffleironhead]

Always address females as 'gina
There is no way you can fail.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: Cdubneeddeal
Always use Ms.

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: Cdubneeddeal
Always use Ms.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: sniperruff
I've been having this problem for a long time... when I write to a female, I don't know whether to use "Ms. Johnson" or "Mrs. Johnson" since I can't tell whether she's married.

So ATOT, what do you usually do? I think it's better to use Ms. Johnson.

why would you even consider "Mrs." if you don't know if she is married?
silly boy.

 

[sjwaste]

Originally posted by: sniperruff
I've been having this problem for a long time... when I write to a female, I don't know whether to use "Ms. Johnson" or "Mrs. Johnson" since I can't tell whether she's married.

So ATOT, what do you usually do? I think it's better to use Ms. Johnson.

Ms. is always appropriate, even if married. It's very helpful to have generics like that. I recently wrote a judge, but I wasn't sure of the first name. Dear Chief Judge Blah took care of that, and addressing to Hon. Full Name.

 

[nageov3t]

Ms. unless you know differently.

I used the same rule in college regarding doctor vs professor -- always professor unless I knew differently.

 

[Queasy]

Sweetie

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: Queasy
Sweetie

or Sweet Tits works well too. :evil:

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Queasy
Sweetie

or Sweet Tits works well too. :evil:

Cool "Sweet Butter Tits" it is

Seriously it's great to find out I've been correct. Thanks guys

 

[illusion88]

I always use Miss and M'am.

 

[RandomFool]

I usually go with "Wut up ho?"

 

[Atomic Playboy]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Queasy
Sweetie

or Sweet Tits works well too. :evil:

I was thinking Sugartits, but yes, this is correct. This is how all females should be addressed in writing, from complete strangers to immediate family.

 

[Shadow Conception]

I always use Mr.

 

[Imported]

I've had a few co-workers tell me they hate being addressed as Ms.

 

[Buck Armstrong]

I usually use the formal, "Hey Laaady!", and find that chicks just dig that.

 

[xanis]

usually "woman" works nicely.

 

[IronWing]

Originally posted by: Imported
I've had a few co-workers tell me they hate being addressed as Ms.

Most guys I know don't care to be called Ms too much.

Anyway, when did the period get put after Ms? I thought the whole point was that Ms is wasn't short for anything.

 

[EMPshockwave82]

Originally posted by: illusion88
I always use Miss and M'am.

My general rule:

Miss if you know the person is not married
Mrs. if you know the person is married
Ms. if you have no idea.

Always go with Ms. when writing in my opinion.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: EMPshockwave82

Originally posted by: illusion88
I always use Miss and M'am.

My general rule:

Miss if you know the person is not married
Mrs. if you know the person is married
Ms. if you have no idea.

Always go with Ms. when writing in my opinion.

I try to avoid "Miss" in professional situations as I've met many women who find it patronizing.

ZV

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: Imported
I've had a few co-workers tell me they hate being addressed as Ms.

They should shut their face, it's proper etiquette. That or they should start a movement to remove "Miss" from being used at all and stick with "Mrs."

 

[Chryso]

Originally posted by: Shadow Conception
I always use Mr.

That is a good idea since she will probably have to ask a man what to do about your letter anyway.

 

[geno]

I find that "baby factory" usually gets the job done.