If a family member were to be an athority figuare, would i still have to call them by their last name?

Question

*like a teacher,principal...ect*

Answer 1

Not necessarily, but you might want to because you don't necessarily want to highlight the fact that you are related to them in a work setting. For example, I work for my mom, who I usually call "Mom" at home, but at work I call her by her first name, because I don't want anyone to feel like I'm being unprofessional.

I also work with two professors who are married to each other, and they often use each other's titles and last names when they are talking to us.

Answer 2

If a family member becomes an authority figure, like a teacher, for example- you address them formally when you are in public.

For example, if your Aunt Sue was your Math teacher, you would address her as Mrs. Jones (unless she tells you otherwise). If you see her in the cafeteria and you just want to say hello, I think a nice wave and a "Hello, Aunt Sue" will be o.k.

Doing this helps in several ways:

1) You continue the Adult/Child relationship
2) You may keep yourself from hearing things like "Teacher's Pet" or "She will pass because she's the Principal's Niece
and so on.
3) You are demonstrating that you are a young adult and you are mature enough to handle these "relationships."

Answer 3

A classmate's mother taught our class for two years. The kid referred to his mother as Mrs. Theirlastname, even though everyone knew she was his Mom.
By insisting on doing things that way, the business or school is showing everyone who might care that there will be no special favors for the relatives or friends, and in the case of the school, teaching manners.
Another classmate had his Dad for a principal in HS. In a class of a thousand kids, and a 3-year HS of nearly 3000, it was not much of an issue. There were asst. principles who did the disciplining, if/as needed. He did not talk about it much, at least when I was around. He would admit to it when someone new found out.

Answer 4

In a formal setting, yes. It's unlikely that you would be placed in that awkward position, but if a family member were to suddenly become your teacher/principal/boss/etc., you should give them the same respect and title you give your other teachers/principal/boss. For example, if your mother became your math teacher, while at school you should call her Mrs. Smith, and call her Mom at home.

Answer 5

It would depend on your relationship with the family member. Most likely they would prefer you to address them by their familial title rather than the professional. In some cases they might want you to address them by their work title when they are at work and then the familial title when off duty. The best thing to do would be to just ask.

Answer 6

We used to have a kid on our street who was 10 years older then my son, they played hockey and rollerbladed and did kid things together. My son started doing these things at 3, this kid wanted to start at 14, it was a funny thing to watch this little kid teach the big kid (another story).

But one day this kid turned up in my son's middle school as a substitute teacher. Of course they greeted each other like 2 kids on the street ....starting with 'Yo John' ....pow...my son was busted for calling this kid by his first name instead of . 'Mr.....' . He got 1 week after school detention for this faux pas. I personally thought the whole thing was ridiculous but...go with the more formal arrangement when dealing with other people.

Answer 7

In Japan? O-yeah. In America, just call them their last name in any environment where they are the authority figure, and if you're alone or talking one on one, use their first name.

Answer 8

yes. it's a matter of manners and showing respect to that authority figure. they got to that position by hard work and anyone that works hard for a living, deserves some respect. during school hours it would be expected of you to call them by their title and use their last name. after school hours, then it's up to that authority figure what you will call them.

Answer 9

If it's a family member you would just keep addressing them as ...aunt so&so, grandpa so&so...there is no need for you to start changing the way you have been addressing them.