How do I address a married couple with the same last name where the wife preferrs Ms?

Answer 1

hello mr and ms smith how are you

Answer 2

The term or title "Ms." is a mid 20th. century blend of Miss and Mrs. It is / was a stylish title of courtesy used before the name of a woman. It is / was generally used by women who didn't want to make a distinction in their marital status.

The title was created in the early 1970's and was generally applied by young women as both a means of a unique identity statement and a safety barrier when encountering the opposite sex. Older women use the term also for the same reasons. But in today's society, the title is more of a fashion thing, then anything else. Mainly because in today's society, nobody cares.. Besides, if the title is used by a woman in social situations and circles where everyone knows she's married or single, then the title becomes rather moot in making it's point.

In this authors own opinion, if a woman is single, then the title is fine to use for the above mentioned reasons. But I'm sure every married man out there would agree with me when I say that if MY wife were using the title to elude her marital status, I'd be just a might bit curious as to WHY? LOL..

But to answer your question as to how to address a married couple? Simple.. If it's in a crowd of people and you know this individual, "Hi, so and so.. This is Linda Jones.. Linda, this is so and so.."

If it's a social gathering, the couple are generally going to be together anyway.. So.. "So and so, this is George and Linda Jones (or the Jones's).. George and Linda, this is the so and so's.."..

Personally, the only time I use the title in addressing a woman, is when she's a stranger and I'll approach her and: "Hi, I'm looking for Ms. Smith..." .. Mainly, to be polite and respectful so I won't make her uncomfortable by assuming a familiarity with her that I don't rightfully have, until she gives me that right.. When she does, I'll call her by her name.. "Hi, Kate.."

I'm from the old school of thought, but in any event, I hope this has helped you out.. Take care..

Answer 3

Depends on the context. If it is a formal introduction, you would say "May I present Mr John Doe and his wife Ms Jane Doe".

Answer 4

Mr & Ms Jones

Answer 5

Mr Dude or Ms Dude, what is the issue

Answer 6

Mr. and Ms. john doe

john and jane doe

jane and john doe

Answer 7

Mr. and Ms. or by their first names, It's not rocket science.

Answer 8

Mr. and Ms. Mittal

Answer 9

im the same way so poeple just address us "hello Mr. and Ms. Anders"

Answer 10

How about by their first names, like Linda and John?