Ms?

[turquoise]

Hiya, when exactly do you use the title Ms, like at what age? Is it like over 21? Thanks! xxx

[dot.hawkes]

i started using it at the age of 40 when i kicked my hubby out.

[wonderwoman1]

hiya turquoise

i only know of it being used by women who are divorced....i dont know if anyone else uses it.

xx

[Suzyboo]

You can use it at any age. It is simply the equivalent of Mr which does not denote any particular marital state. Having said that, it does seem to be mostly divorced women who choose to use it.

[Lonnie]

I'll probably get a bit of flack for this, but I think its a silly title, and should be done away with forthwith.

[wonderwoman1]

i agree lonnie, whats the point of it??

[scoobydooby]

The correct and proper usage of 'Ms' is for people who are addressing you but don't know whether you are a 'Miss or 'Mrs'. This was always considered to be the politest way of referring to someone (for example, writing a letter) without embarrassing them or yourself by assuming they're married (or not). You could also use it for yourself if you felt your marital status was irrelevant on a particular occasion. Quite often if I'm mail ordering something over the phone, I'll give my full name (first name included) but when I'm then asked if I'm Miss or Mrs, my initial thoughts are 'what's that got to do with it?' Would my money be worth more if I said I was married? I think not.

These days is seems to be used more regularly by divorced women. However, this isn't the correct way to use it and you shouldn't assume that because someone calls themselves a 'Ms' that they're divorced or separated.

[msemma]

Oi! Seriously, I started using when I found people a little bit dismissive of me being a 'Miss' in certain, especially work or finance based situations. I live with my partner and people tend to use it to addess me when they don't know me. I'm happy to be a Miss, or a Ms, I think it's just easier for other people to use the term Ms to prevent offending someone.

[sexyrussian]

I knew a girl from my old school who used to sign her books as Ms.It can be used at any age by feminists.

[Dan Glebitts]

how do you pronounce Ms? is it like 'miss' but only snappier?

[joko]

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