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Originally Posted by jaxfam6
I guess I have to agree with you on this yet my thought is more towards those that insist upon being called one thing or another. I had a man get very upset with me for NOT calling my dad and brother Bro Jacks when I was younger. That turned me off to the whole idea of it. I do feel that for people you do not really know you should be more formal but when you know someone or you are friendly with them why the continual use of the titles WE give them. I do not think it is a Biblical mandate to do such is it?
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That is just absurd, imo. Family is family! I taught in Christian school for a couple of years and we had this issue. Grandchildren were not allowed to call their parents or grandparents by mom or dad, grandma or grandpa. I failed here because I just could not have my sons call me Sis. Ladychocolate!
When they did, they thought it was funny and would laugh every time... All that ended a few weeks into the school year. I respect others and my upbringing, it is just natural to use the titles Bro. or Sis. at church or Mr. and Mrs. when I am in professional places. Now that I am older, it is usually on a first name basis when I meet people. Even at many churches. I tend to follow the lead. When I visit a church and they introduce themselves by their first name, I give them mine. If they give me the bro or sis. last name,... then I give them my last name.
Only those who I really like are allowed to call me by my first name.... Others may use the title "Queen" or "Lady". That will be acceptable!
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