respect, intimidation, tradition, something else?
hint: the best answer will pick an example and explain or document it.
2006-08-27 10:19:10 · 9 answers · asked by patzky99 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Trying to create sociological imbalance. It's nothing more than intellectual snobbery.
Adding "Sir", "His excellency" and titles like that is a malpractice, camouflaged with "respect".
Example: In olden days, when democracy wasn't a well-flourished idea... these titles were awarded to make people believe that a few "intellectuals" or "upper class" people are "better" than them. Many countries have abolished the practice as times have changed since then.
Adding titles before the names of people who have "really" done something big for humanity is something we can be okay with though. Sir Isaac Newton... Sir JC Bose....
2006-08-27 11:00:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 22⤋
titles are entirely designed to distinguish one individual as being superior in some way to another. they are an abomination. all of your examples apply in one form or other. a title carries with it a degree of respect (using a simple "sir" when speaking to an older gent), intimidation (referring to a judge in court as "your honor" as you tremble before him) even tradition (calling a relation "uncle bill" instead of just "bill"). some of these are harmless enough, i guess, but titles are generally a menace because they're more likely to prove divisive (especially in the context of designating "class") than not. I refuse to use them.
2006-08-30 00:16:46 · answer #2 · answered by Buffalo Sabres 3 · 20⤊ 12⤋
These titles are given as a sign of respect to a position or knowledge held by an individual. That why when you enter a court and address the judge they are normally referred to as your honour.
2006-08-27 10:30:23 · answer #3 · answered by mother 3 · 18⤊ 14⤋
a matter of respect, just the same as most of us prefer to be addressed as mr, mrs, miss, ms or dr in our formal roles
2006-08-31 11:30:01 · answer #4 · answered by spearchukka2003 3 · 13⤊ 13⤋
I will go with the word"respect".Coz respect is what all people wants.To be respected and be respect.
2006-08-31 10:42:17 · answer #5 · answered by hopeless 5 · 14⤊ 14⤋
I think it's a sign of respect. If someone has earned a doctorate, it is respectful to address that person that way.
2006-08-27 10:24:54 · answer #6 · answered by tsopolly 6 · 17⤊ 17⤋
I personally think it is a matter of respect.
2006-08-27 10:24:20 · answer #7 · answered by BONNI 5 · 18⤊ 14⤋
i like to use ones like:
your fatness
your royal hinie
your stinkyness
2006-08-28 23:55:28 · answer #8 · answered by watcher 4 · 14⤊ 18⤋
Is this a school paper for you?
The purpose of a title is to annoy the sh*t outa me
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2006-08-27 10:36:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 16⤊ 16⤋