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Usage of Miss vs. Ms.

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eden

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Usage of Miss vs. Ms.

When do you use Miss vs. Ms.?

Sorry I'm confused. Is Miss used to denote someone who's available? And Ms. is someone who's dating but not married yet?


 

Posted 7/23/06 7:05 PM

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Re: Usage of Miss vs. Ms.

I believe Miss is someone who is unmarried and I believe that Ms. is someone that divorced or something. Not quite sure myself but that's what I've been told? I use Miss G******* for my students.


 

Posted 7/23/06 7:07 PM

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Re: Usage of Miss vs. Ms.

It is actually an age thing... im not sure what the cut off is... i think maybe 18...

so miss for single women under 18, Ms. for single women over 18....


 

Posted 7/23/06 7:08 PM

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Re: Usage of Miss vs. Ms.

Miss is really for an unmarried woman. It may be used for a young woman.

Ms. is used for either a married (Mrs.) or unmarried woman (Miss). It is a polite way to address a woman without pointing out whether she is married or not.

Ms. is usually the "proper way" (especially in a professional environment) to address a woman.


 

Posted 7/23/06 7:17 PM

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Re: Usage of Miss vs. Ms.

Posted by sr081906

Ms. is usually the "proper way" (especially in a professional environment) to address a woman.



I agree - I address all my unmarried single friends as Ms. just because they're all in their 30's and I personally didn't want to be called 'Miss' after I hit 20


 

Posted 7/23/06 7:49 PM

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Re: Usage of Miss vs. Ms.

I believe that "Miss" is under 18 and "Ms" is over 18.


 

Posted 7/23/06 8:21 PM

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Re: Usage of Miss vs. Ms.

I used MIss for anyone who wasn't married and Ms. for anyone who was divorced, separated, etc.


 

Posted 7/23/06 8:23 PM

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Re: Usage of Miss vs. Ms.

Thanks ladies, Ms. it is! Unless they're 18 or younger :)


 

Posted 7/23/06 8:30 PM

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Re: Usage of Miss vs. Ms.

Posted by kathrynlinton

I believe that "Miss" is under 18 and "Ms" is over 18.



that's what i did!


 

Posted 7/23/06 9:40 PM

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Re: Usage of Miss vs. Ms.

Me too. I use Ms. at work too.


 

Posted 7/23/06 11:24 PM

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Re: Usage of Miss vs. Ms.

yes i agree it's an age thing



 

Posted 7/23/06 11:51 PM

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Re: Usage of Miss vs. Ms.

I personally always use Ms. for myself (who has never been married) but is a professional and engaged. I use Miss for all kids under 18.


 

Posted 7/24/06 6:29 AM

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