I'm 16,my sister is 19.She has a boyfriend(Mike) and they live together(going to marry).Mike's mother Jamie(47 years old) lives with them.I met Jamie a few weeks ago and we got on well with each-other.I asked her if I could call her Jamie,not "aunt Jamie"(my sister calls her with the name,without the title) and she said OK.We are getting on well like friends,Jamie is the best adult I have known ever!But I don't know is it really OK to call an older person without the title?
2006-08-16 00:32:51 · 10 answers · asked by Alison H 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
If the "elder" says it's okay, then don't worry about it. Ask her what she prefers if you are so worried.
2006-08-16 00:37:01 · answer #1 · answered by viclyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I always feel weird calling my aunts and uncles by their name only. It may be 'okay' with her, but I think using the title is not only a sign of respect but of love as well.
2006-08-16 13:58:48 · answer #2 · answered by Brea1243 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, good on you for having such gracefull etiquitte. When I met my mother in law, I was introduced to her by her first name, so that is what I have continued to call her, but her other daughter in law was introduced to her as Mrs XXXX & has called her that since.
I don't think it really matters all that much in this day & age especially giving that you have been given the ok by Jamie herself :o)
2006-08-16 07:47:23 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calling them by there title is something you would do out of respect, and of cause you treat them like an Aunt. But if your more like friends and their happy with it, for goodness sake go with that.
2006-08-16 07:43:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're 16 and not 6, that seems fine. It was good that you checked.
2006-08-16 07:39:21 · answer #5 · answered by mnstlgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are u male or Female...
If female its okay ... If male then its wrong because later or sooner u will be confused with the relation u have with her.. ^~^
2006-08-16 07:49:31 · answer #6 · answered by Beware_I'm_Here 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is my sisters kids never called me uncle i asked for it to be that way
2006-08-16 07:49:04 · answer #7 · answered by bigbubba200314 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, and it shows maturity that you checked... now you're being accepted on their adult level..
2006-08-16 07:38:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITS FINE. IF THEY HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH IT.
MY STEP BROTHER CALLS HIS MOM BY HER FIRST NAME, AND SHE ALLOWS IT. SO IT DEPENDS ON THAT PERSON...
2006-08-16 07:48:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah its ok if the person says u can...
2006-08-16 08:29:32 · answer #10 · answered by vedz666 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋