I have never met them before and planning on meeting them new years eve...should i refer to them as Mr.____ and Mrs.___ or by first name.
and p.s. these aren't the regular joe shmoes. they are multi-millionaires
2006-12-29 04:33:56 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Call them Mr. Trump, and Mrs. Winfrey.
2006-12-29 04:38:46 · answer #1 · answered by WhoamI 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Start formal and at there ok go by what they tell you. Often people will say Just call me..... instead of Mr. Mrs / Sir/ Maam.
P.S. Respect should be given regardless of financial status
Although seems the money is a big deal to you (your last statement totally unnecessary) maybe you should just call them Mr & Mrs Money bags
2006-12-29 04:40:11 · answer #2 · answered by troys_wifey2003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mr. and Mrs. even if they are Joe Shmoes. They deserve respect. If they ask to be called by first names, that-s different.
2006-12-29 04:42:01 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't judge them by their money. I found out my seemingly-poor man has very rich parents after I met them! Strange surprise but I kept to the Mr and Mrs until they invite you to refer to them using their first names. It's only polite, whether they own an empire or a terraced house in a slum.
2006-12-29 04:56:11 · answer #4 · answered by Nog 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Intel. Unless they tell you otherwise always call them Mr. and Mrs. Sometimes you might get on a first name basis but better off be polite.
2006-12-29 05:01:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like what the others said.
Hello / Pleasure to meet you Sir/ Madam Mr. Mrs
You should always show courtesy and respect, regardless of how much money they have, if you are meeting someone's parents that you are not familiar to, say that.
Now, if they say you can call them by their first name, then you may.
2006-12-29 04:42:46 · answer #6 · answered by Lone Star 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter how much money they earn. Always say Mr. and Mrs. unless they tell you they prefer to be addressed differently.
2006-12-29 20:59:55 · answer #7 · answered by Margaret 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be simple - use Mr. and Mrs. Sometimes they can be surprised at how polite you are and it makes a great impression.
2006-12-29 05:52:54 · answer #8 · answered by daftholiday 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should always be respectful and refer to them as Mr. and Mrs. until they direct you to call them something else.
Remember your manners!
2006-12-29 04:39:58 · answer #9 · answered by Inquisitive125 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mr. and Mrs. definitely! It's respect. They will tell you if they prefer to be called by their first names . . .
2006-12-29 04:38:08 · answer #10 · answered by Freedspirit 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋