I thought it was at age 8, my mom seems to think it's at 12. What is proper etiquette?
2007-08-23 15:19:29 · 8 answers · asked by hotmom_e 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
This is meant for sending invitations/cards etc.
2007-08-23 16:37:30 · update #1
O my goodness! I haven't heard that term used to address a little boy for 60 years. When I was in boarding school, mail sent to boys was addressed to "Master" so and so.These were addressed to pre teens. I would be suprised it it is still done any more, at least not in the US.
2007-08-23 15:47:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would say 12. Would you call a 9 year old mister or sir? It signals a bit of maturity, and the start of adolescence makes sense to stop calling a boy master.
2007-08-23 15:27:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that calling a young man Master ends upon his marriage. However, I would use the title Mr. once he reaches the age of 21.
2007-08-23 15:24:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never addressed a boy as "master" and never will. There is no reason at all to do so. That sort of ranking disappeared after WWII.
2007-08-23 15:27:52 · answer #4 · answered by tentofield 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Technically, when they stop wearing "short pants".
Age 12.
2007-08-23 15:29:09 · answer #5 · answered by lfh1213 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, no one ever addressed me as master as a boy...
2007-08-23 15:47:38 · answer #6 · answered by Socratic Pig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's so old fashion. I would just write their names eg. Tom Jones.
2007-08-24 04:50:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When he is married
2007-08-23 15:23:08 · answer #8 · answered by Steven B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋