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Not so strange Written by Annette J (1/28/2004 9:07 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, I thought it was strange..., penned by Kathrynn

It it only in modern times that first names are exchanged freely among individuals. In the past, exchanging of first names was considered a honor, and suggested a deeper level of relationship, for example someone moving from acquaintance to an actual friend. In India it is still the custom among many women to refer to the spouse as Mr XXX, even after they have been married for years.

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Use of last names Ramya (1/27/2004 4:39 p.m.)

I thought it was strange... Kathrynn (1/27/2004 7:58 p.m.)
- Not so strange Annette J (1/28/2004 9:07 a.m.)
- Quite the opposite B. Michelle (1/28/2004 9:04 a.m.)
- Marital forms of address... Mandy N (1/28/2004 12:34 a.m.)
  - You are right. Emmeline (1/29/2004 4:52 p.m.)
  - It was customary in polite society JulieW (1/28/2004 5:37 a.m.)
    - Lest we forget... Vania (1/28/2004 12:20 p.m.)
I believe they also call her Lady Catherine... Karen 2L (1/27/2004 5:02 p.m.)
- I don't get it. (nfm) Allison Jo (1/28/2004 11:51 a.m.)
  - Karen 2L is refferring JulieW (1/28/2004 12:16 p.m.)

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