2007-06-24 20:29:27 · 8 answers · asked by latha d 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
No. It isn't a matter of formality. It is just that Mrs., which points out marital status, is a more dated form of address, especially in a business setting. Mrs. is often preferred by older people in a social setting, whereas Ms. is the preferred professional form.
2007-06-24 20:32:57 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ms. Is usualy a woman who is an adult but unmarried. This term was deveopled only in the 60's-70's in the womans liberation movement. But Mrs. is more traditional and it means a married woman. Mrs. Is more formal if you are talking about an adult but Miss if it is a young woman.
2007-06-24 20:33:47 · answer #2 · answered by bubble 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Women complained that the term Mr. didn't implied marital status whereas Mrs. implied the status of a married woman and Miss was a single woman. So, they taught this was unfair and wanted a term that wouldn't imply marital status. If you know the person is married you should address her as Mrs. "Smith", if single Miss "Smith" if you don't know her status would be Ms.
2007-06-24 20:44:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
MS is more formal than MISS. Was started by the feminist movement, who--I believe--thought Miss sounded too "little girlish" for women in the job market. Was to signify they were still single (or divorced), but not ready to get married.
2007-06-24 21:09:22 · answer #4 · answered by jan51601 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mrs. & Ms. Are just reference to womens marital status. These words help men to apply the required "degree of formality" to a women while adressing them.
2007-06-24 20:56:35 · answer #5 · answered by sodear 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Certainly Miss
2007-06-24 20:43:21 · answer #6 · answered by vsuhas 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ms. is neutral regarding marital status.
Miss is for unmarried women.
Mrs is for married women.
2007-06-24 20:40:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
if u dunno the lady and u dunno if she's married or not,the ms is better.otherwise it's like hello old lady,u look so old that i'm sure u're married :D
2007-06-25 05:32:40 · answer #8 · answered by Queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋