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Mr, Mrs, Miss dan Ms

You definitely know the greeting Mr., Mrs., Miss and Ms in everyday life. Perhaps there are some who do not understand the plain and simple greeting but became confusing. But do not worry. Because today we will discuss about the uses and differences of the greeting.

1. Mr or Mister
Meaning: Sir. This greeting is used for men, and placed in front of the family name. According to British culture, Mr. just used to say hello to a teacher, lecturer, or certain people who have a respectable positions. If you already know each other, they will mention though is older.
Example : - Mr.Jack is my English teacher.
                - Good morning, Mr.Edward.

2. Mrs or mistress

This greeting is used for a married woman. The word is placed at the front greeting the family name. As well as greeting word, mr., according to British culture, Mrs. just used to say hello to a teacher, lecturer, or certain people who have a respectable positions. If you already know each other, they will mention though is older.

Example : - Good afternoon, Mrs.Shania.

                - Mrs.Julie is our lecturer.

3. Miss

Meaning: young lady. Greeting words for unmarried women. This greeting word placed before the family name. 

Example: - Hi, Miss.Tania. How are you today? 

               - Miss.Mirna is a nurse.

4. Ms

This greeting words can be used for unmarried women and married women, placed before the family name. Greetings 'Ms' is often used to conceal a person's marital status or used to greet a lady, in first meeting because we doesn't know her status.

Example: - How do you do Ms.Terry?

               - See you next time, Ms.Shanty.