Jun 11, 2008 12:41
I have been debating whether it is now too late to ask somebody to change how they address me, and whether it is worth it. I figured out pretty quickly what the reason for the particular style of address is and at first just felt kind of surprised, but it is starting to feel like maybe it actually makes me uncomfortable. Let me explain; if I spoke french I would be adressed as Mme [my family name], (and according to a discussion in one french class this seems to be the norm for most women and it would a bit unusual to insist on being mademoiselle regardless if you are unmarried, but I might be mistaken.), but as I speak english and not much french they have translated it to mrs [my family name]. A small thing. But I feel almost uneasy to hear it and I don't think it is simply that it is not what I am used to hear. It is so far away from where/what/who I am right now.