2007-11-14 08:19:21 · 41 answers · asked by Ron L 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
its up to the adult. If the adult is okay with it then why not. But the children should always ask or wait to be informed of how to address the adult.
2007-11-14 08:23:06 · answer #1 · answered by loving life!!!!! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, that depends on the person. Some adults don't appreciate being called by their first names by children. When I was younger, I would say Mr. and Mrs. etc, unless they asked me to call them by their first name. IE: Then I would call them "Miss Angie" or "Mr. Robert" and so on.
2007-11-14 08:28:59 · answer #2 · answered by dyingatwork 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My nephew and niece have a nickname for me just so they are able to communicate with me better. My nephew who just turned six is very social so when we are out and about getting hot chocolate at a coffee shop, he will introduce himself as well as me by my full name. Its quite cute and I don't mind one bit. My niece is also starting to pronounce my full name too. I really don't care since that is my name. I don't want to be called Ms. So and So, but rather hello (first name). It is difficult when it comes down to teachers though. In high school teachers would email me and sign their first name. I never did like calling them by their first so I stuck with their last name. Now in University, many of the instructors like to be called by their first name. Just depends on the individual.
2014-01-13 19:03:08 · answer #3 · answered by cellphone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people might think so. But I was never allowed to do that when I was growing up, and would hate to think of what would've happened to me if I'd have dared to try it. My parents raised me with basic respect for my elders, and that included calling all adults "Sir" or "Ma'am" and addressing them properly, which meant never by their first name.
2007-11-14 08:25:28 · answer #4 · answered by solarius 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I semi-agree on the case-with the aid of-case physique of innovations, yet everyday, it isn't the will of the guy he addresses that should count, however the typical training of the youngster to admire their elders. it would be way too complicated for somebody so youthful to get conflicting enter that one person is alright to be so conscious of and yet another isn't. In youngsters progression, consistency, consistency, consistency is the biggest. To older human beings and semi0strangers is must be Mr or Mrs. Smith. To human beings according to threat youthful or extra everyday, it may be leave out Jane or Mr. John. in the experience that your persons merchandise, it is too darn undesirable. it is your baby which you attempt to exact develop. Having little ones is approximately becoming good people, no longer making all of us satisfied.
2016-10-16 12:56:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No that's not okay that's disrespectful the only children that call their rents by their name are the ones that were raised by the grandparents and call them mom and dad!
2007-11-14 08:24:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I always insisted that my daughter call people Mr. or Mrs. or Aunt and Uncle. If the people she was addressing asked her to call them by their first names, then I allowed it. But that was the only time.
2007-11-14 08:27:50 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends, but generally no. Throw on a Miss or Mr before the name, much better.
2007-11-14 08:22:36 · answer #8 · answered by K Girl 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In some cases. Never their parents. I prefer to be called miss suzy. It is casual but shows a level of respect.
2007-11-14 08:28:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, kids should call adults by last names unless the adult says so and then their names should be preceded by miss or mr. no exceptions. it's bad manners.
2007-11-14 08:24:19 · answer #10 · answered by rebel with a cause 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋