I was raised in Tennessee. Strange adults and teachers were Mr/Mrs plus last name.
Familiar adults like family friends and Sunday School teachers were Mr./Miss plus first name.
My husband, California raised, nearly died when I referred to his mom as Miss Carol. He told me that wouldn't work at all, she's just Carol.
I like the Southern version. Familiar and respectful at the same time.
Familiar adults like family friends and Sunday School teachers were Mr./Miss plus first name.
My husband, California raised, nearly died when I referred to his mom as Miss Carol. He told me that wouldn't work at all, she's just Carol.
I like the Southern version. Familiar and respectful at the same time.