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Feathers Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Vocative case of official names
Dear all, hope this is the right place to ask this question.
You say "Mr. President" "Madam President" when talking to the president of the United States. How about other official names? For example, when talking to a judge, people often say "your honor", not "Mr. Judge". Is it okay to call out to him "Mr. Judge"? How about the chairperson? I mean, when you have to identify who you are referring to (suppose there are several official members, men and women, so you cannot use Sir nor Madam).
One more thing .. Is it common to call out to some company's president by "Mr. President"...?
I will appreciate your help. Many thanks in advance.
You say "Mr. President" "Madam President" when talking to the president of the United States. How about other official names? For example, when talking to a judge, people often say "your honor", not "Mr. Judge". Is it okay to call out to him "Mr. Judge"? How about the chairperson? I mean, when you have to identify who you are referring to (suppose there are several official members, men and women, so you cannot use Sir nor Madam).
One more thing .. Is it common to call out to some company's president by "Mr. President"...?
I will appreciate your help. Many thanks in advance.
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For example, when talking to a judge, people often say "your honor", not "Mr. Judge". Is it okay to call out to him "Mr.
- For example, when talking to a judge, people often say "your honor", not "Mr.
- Judge".
- Is it okay to call out to him "Mr.
- - - No.
- How about the chairperson?
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For example, when talking to a judge, people often say "your honor", not "Mr. Judge". Is it okay to call out to him "Mr. Judge"?-- No.
How about the chairperson? I mean, when you have to identify who you are referring to (suppose there are several official members, men and women, so you cannot use Sir nor Madam). -- There are several members, but only one chairperson. Ma
For example, when talking to a judge, people often say "your honor", not "Mr. Judge". Is it okay to call out to him "Mr. Judge"?-- No.
How about the chairperson? I mean, when you have to identify who you are referring to (suppose there are several official members, men and women, so you cannot use Sir nor Madam). -- There are several members, but only one chairperson. Ma
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Dear Mister Micawber, thank you very much for your reply. It helps me a lot.
I googled "forms of address" and checked several sites. Thank you for the tips. "Salutation" seems to be another term for this. But you gave the information I need. Thank you again,
I googled "forms of address" and checked several sites. Thank you for the tips. "Salutation" seems to be another term for this. But you gave the information I need. Thank you again,
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Does anyone know what is the difference between vocatives and address terms since the two terms are used to refer the same thing? Thank you, Mr. or Mrs. Answerers.
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