Muhler
Imperial Majesty
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- Apr 18, 2010
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- Denmark
I can tell you here in our district Massachusetts the children are required to call the teachers by Mr./Mrs./Miss last name. In high school, some of the coaches or drama teachers become friendly and allow the kids to use first names but it is very uncommon.
One of our sons did a college year in London with a mix of US students, one of whom was from the South. He habitually said "sir or M'am" as his up bringing taught. One of the profs thought he was putting on an act and was really angry about it! Just shows you how trying to be polite in one setting can backfire in another...
Absolutely.
I remember a story some years ago, where a Dane attended a university in USA. And out of habit he addressed his professor without using the title, something that hadn't been used in DK since the late 60's elerly 70's.
The professor was insulted.
A learning process for both parties.