Re: You have a word for it?
From: | jogloran <exponent@...> |
Date: | Tuesday, January 29, 2002, 6:21 |
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Formal would use last name. If a child calls me "Mr. Nik", it's a
form
of affectionate respect. At least around here, it tends to be common
with adults or older children in a position of some authority, for
example, a baby sitter. But, for example, a teacher would be
Mr./Miss/Mrs. + last name.
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Reminds me of how young children are taught to refer to family
friends (who are not relatives) as Uncle or Aunt(ie)...
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