Why does the English (American) language not have any honorifics?

Question

We have Mr., Mrs., and Ms, but nothing else.
I admire, respect, and look up to my mentor, and we are becoming really good friends, but calling him by his first name would be innapropriate as he is in his 70s, and I am in my 20s. However, Mr. is rather inconvenient because it puts a distance between us.

Answer 1

it's a poor language indeed!

Answer 2

Even though english is not my mother tongue I respect the language.

You are right there are no honorifics but when you speak in English no one minds you calling them in their first name it is because they too understand what to expect.

The reason behind my logic is every other language has those respectable words so elders expect younger people to adress them in that manner and that is the way we are taught to talk too.

Other language knowing people have this problem we feel we are not respecting our elders

SIR can be used if you like the word and if it doesn't sound too professional.

Answer 3

Do the Brits not use, "Sir"" English!

Sir is a form of respect, regardless of age. Even an older person can use "Ma'am", short for Madame, or Sir.

I do like Italian, Senorina, Senor.
Spanish, Senorita, Senor.
French, Mademoiselle, Monsieur

Would you feel uncomfortable using those?

English, as you cite in your question, are only translations.

Answer 4

Well it kind of fits in with the whole moral philosophy of American society (going back to the Bill of Rights), namely the notion that each individual is free and equal.

Or as George W. once said: "The true revolution was not to defy one earthly power, but to declare principles that stand above every earthly power -- the equality of each person before God, and the responsibility of government to secure the rights of all."

Answer 5

Lack of civilisation...