2007-06-04 12:42:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Miss indicates single, and usually used for youth.
Mrs. is exclusively for married women.
Ms. is acceptable for any woman.
2007-06-04 12:47:05 · answer #1 · answered by justme 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure from which country you are writing, but in the U.S., Miss and Mrs. are traditional forms. Miss, which refers to an unmarried woman, is rarely used any more, and many consider it insulting. Mrs. refers to a married woman, and can be used socially to refer to someone's wife (Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Smith) . Older women (people in their 70s and 80s) and newlyweds often prefer it. Ms. is generally used for younger people , in a work environment, or if you are unfamiliar with the marital status or other title (Dr., Rev., etc.) of the person in question. It is a more neutral term, but since it was only invented in the 1960s, some people object to it.
2007-06-04 12:52:11 · answer #2 · answered by neniaf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In England Mrs = married femal
Ms =young femal under 18 years old
and Miss= unmarried femal over 18 years old
2007-06-04 13:07:53 · answer #3 · answered by P B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Miss means single, Mrs. means married and Ms. means it`s nobodys bizzness.
2007-06-04 13:25:20 · answer #4 · answered by heather h 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋