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NL888 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
"Son", or "daughter"?
A senior can speak to a young man: Son, there is more about the picture...
But when the senior speaks to a girl, should he/she say "Daughter..."? Or still "Son..."?
But when the senior speaks to a girl, should he/she say "Daughter..."? Or still "Son..."?
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We do not address daughters as 'Son'. Sons are always male, daughters always female.
- We do not address daughters as 'Son'.
- Sons are always male, daughters always female.
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We do not address daughters as 'Son'. Sons are always male, daughters always female.
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The senior authority should not refer to the woman to whom he is talking as son or daughter.
The case you brought forward is an example of typical patronizing interplay between different rank males.
The case you brought forward is an example of typical patronizing interplay between different rank males.
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No. We address people by their names. Depending on the practice in the company, Margaret Smith is addressed as 'Margaret', 'Ms/Miss/Mrs Smith' or, if appropriate, 'Dr Smith'.
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