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Re: "Madam"/"Madame" Chair/man/person (was: Umlauts)

From:Costentin Cornomorus <elemtilas@...>
Date:Friday, October 31, 2003, 15:15
--- John Cowan <cowan@...> wrote:

> BTW, how do French people know whether "M. Foo" > is title+surname or > initial+surname? I've always wondered that.
Context? The formality of the situation (is everyone being addressed with Monsieur/Madame or not); or is it simply a list of names being called out. Surely there must be some ambiguous situations, but I bet they're rare. Padraic. ===== To him that seeks, if he knock, the door will be opened; if he seeks, he shall find his way; if he searches for a way, he shall find his path. For though the Way is narrow, it's wisdom is written in the hearts of all: if ye would seek and find Rest, look first within! [The Petricon] -- Ill Bethisad -- <http://www.geocities.com/elemtilas/ill_bethisad> Come visit The World! -- <http://www.geocities.com/hawessos/> .