Having a debate with my friend and thought this is a good topic to ask the rest of you.
I'm mid-30's and call my teachers I had in HS by first names. My friend continues to call them "MR. or Mrs." and states it is out of respect. It is not out of disrespect that I call them by first name, but I've known them in other capacities in life or have just known them longer since graduation. I do not agree with kids in school calling their teachers by first names and when I see a teacher in the presence of a student I refer to them as Mr. or Ms.

let us know what you think

Probably not anything wrong with you adressing your former teachers by there first names but I am 47 and still adress them as Mr. and Mrs. because it gives me an odd feeling if I don't.

Much like you call a doctor by his title, a military man by his rank, and myself your highness.
Whooooo!
Darn Tootin.

Just wonderimg if you were a drunk when you were in school or did this happen after you got out of school?

Just their normal low-capacity IQ? Why people dismember themselves to such high-pathetically, low down; disposition! Only to announce their worthless opinions, and to bring themselves to a level of worthiness only within themselves... Now, To your level "liquored up", We are understanding of your out of control self, sober is only a word to you; without meaning! Why would you find yourself replying to a topic that you have never encountered? It's obvious, school is not where you was!
Here's to the brain holders, For the majority of teachers and speaking from that position, Most are in favor of being called by first name...after hearing Mr. or Mrs. all day long, it is actually a break to hear your first name... besides, it gives you a sense of friendship verses a student, teacher relationship on a adult level...IF your not certain how a teacher would prefer being addressed, you might try asking them would they prefer for you address them as Mr. or Mrs. or by their first name...I have been ask that myself, it actually gives me a sense of respect when ask. It is different when you are standing in a classroom than outside of a classroom.

If not, I take offense to the remark.

If so, very funny.

I'll match you diploma for diploma, and the loser has to get the first round. What do you say?

Won't happen again. Why is this board so mean?

Won't happen again. Why is this board so mean?

Just their normal low-capacity IQ? Why people dismember themselves to such high-pathetically, low down; disposition!

[blue]That statement (or question) makes no sense at all. I think you are trying to use words for their impressive sound rather than for their meaning.[/blue]

Only to announce their worthless opinions, and to bring themselves to a level of worthiness only within themselves...

[blue]Was that a sentence?[/blue]

Now, To your level "liquored up", We are understanding of your out of control self, sober is only a word to you; without meaning! Why would you find yourself replying to a topic that you have never encountered? It's obvious, school is not where you was!

[blue]"where you was"? What kind of syntax is that? Are you sure you are a teacher?[/blue]

Here's to the brain holders, For the majority of teachers and speaking from that position, Most are in favor of being called by first name...after hearing Mr. or Mrs. all day long, it is actually a break to hear your first name... besides, it gives you a sense of friendship verses a student, teacher relationship on a adult level...IF your not certain how a teacher would prefer being addressed, you might try asking them would they prefer for you address them as Mr. or Mrs. or by their first name...I have been askED that myself, it actually gives me a sense of respect when askED. It is different when you are standing in a classroom than outside of a classroom.

[blue}I don't think the poster was having reference to friends but instead a junior addressing his senior. I nearly always address anyone who is old enough to be my parent as Mr. or Ms. out of respect. In times past here in Dickenson County the terms of respect elders was "Uncle" and "Aunt".[/blue]

i guess the NEW teachers, like the 2 that have posted here, also want to be best friends with students. teachers that are old school, thats means have taught for more than 15 years, consider this a show of respect. boy things sure have changed.

i also guess you 2 have no problem with teahcers wearing t-shirts to work and asking students to come over to the house to watch movies. WHY WOULD A STUDENT WANT TO DO THAT???

You sir or madam have made a huge leap of "logic" to think that I am of the same mind as the first "teacher" who posted. I am still not convinced that s/he is a teacher. Moreover, I think that you're reading comprehension is sorely lacking.

another teacher i bet you are someone that probably wants to be friends with students. someone trying to live your school years over again. i bet if the truth be know you also have a myspace or facebook page with students pictures all over it. if you respect a teacher give them the respect they deserve and call the mr or mrs whenever you see them.

It does nothing more than confirm that you have trouble understanding what was posted. What is it exactly about my post that would give you such ideas?

What's wrong with your statement?


"you're reading comprehension is sorely lacking"


The statement should be like the following.

Your reading comprehension is sorely lacking.

"(your, not you're)

you're means you are

your is possessive

I also made a small error at the end of my first post. We all make them I guess some of us more than others.

I think we live in a time where young people do not respect authority. I still refer to my teachers from high school as Mr. and Mrs. out of respect for their position (I've been out of school 23 years). The teachers may not want to be called Mr. or Mrs., but IMO kids need to show respect.

"IF (your) not certain how a teacher"

Correction

If (you're) not certain how a teacher
or
If (you are) not certain how a teacher