Mr. Miss, also used esp in the South as a sign of respect for anyone who is an adult. For example, throughout Texas it is common for children-teens to say to a neighbor " Miss Elisabeth would you like some Sweet Tea ?" In this case neighbor Elisabeth could actually be married but is still referred to as " Miss". Or in my case they might say "Mr. John", etc.
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ReplyDeleteMr. Miss, also used esp in the South as a sign of respect for anyone who is an adult. For example, throughout Texas it is common for children-teens to say to a neighbor " Miss Elisabeth would you like some Sweet Tea ?" In this case neighbor Elisabeth could actually be married but is still referred to as " Miss". Or in my case they might say "Mr. John", etc.
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