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A question about the usage of 'Mr'



 
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A question about the usage of 'Mr' #1 (permalink) Wed Mar 18, 2009 12:20 pm   A question about the usage of 'Mr'
 

Hello,

I have a silly question regarding the usage of 'Mr'. I was taught that Mr is an English honorific and should be before the family name or full name of a man. For instance: a man whose name is David Jones, then we can call him Mr David Jones or Mr Jones. Thus comes my question: I'd like to know if it is proper for me to call him Mr David? Will 'Mr David' be acceptable?:? Many thanks.
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A question about the usage of 'Mr' #2 (permalink) Wed Mar 18, 2009 12:26 pm   A question about the usage of 'Mr'
 

As you have said yourself, Mr is usually followed by a surname or a man's full name. You shouldn't use it in connection with his first name though. Mr David or Mr Frank sounds rather strange.

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A question about the usage of 'Mr' #3 (permalink) Wed Mar 18, 2009 12:40 pm   A question about the usage of 'Mr'
 

Torsten wrote:
As you have said yourself, Mr is usually followed by a surname or a man's full name. You shouldn't use it in connection with his first name though. Mr David or Mr Frank sounds rather strange.


So, It is correct for me to say: Thank you for helping me out, Mr Daerr. :) I asked this question simply because I always see some members of this forum address you as Mr Torsten. :) Thanks.
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A question about the usage of 'Mr' #4 (permalink) Wed Mar 18, 2009 14:45 pm   A question about the usage of 'Mr'
 

Yes, it would be correct to say although it's sounds very formal.

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A question about the usage of 'Mr' #5 (permalink) Wed Mar 18, 2009 14:50 pm   A question about the usage of 'Mr'
 

Torsten wrote:
Yes, it would be correct to say although it's sounds very formal.


Thanks again. :) I'd prefer to call you 'Dear Torsten' instead.
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