Kat wrote:
> If
> I'm called a Mrs, I am quick to inform them that the Mrs is my mom,
please
> use my name.
I think it is absolutely your right to be addressed by
your first name if that's what you like. The only thing I'd
quibble with is telling people, especially kids, "Mrs. is my mom."
I think that sends the clear message that titles are only for
old, standoffish fuddy duddies. Then, how will the kids feel
about the person to whom they're introduced who *doesn't* give
them permission to use his or her first name? Also, traditionally,
when you give someone permission to address you by your given name,
that's a sign of favor and intimacy--something nice. When you
handwave it away with the implication that you want to be called
by your first name so that you don't feel old, it makes your
gesture all about you rather than about a sign of favor for
the person you're inviting to use your first name.
Best wishes,
Ericka
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