A personal title is a word that describes a person’s position, profession, or status. Personal titles are used as a form of address to show respect or indicate a person’s level of authority. In this lesson, we will discuss some common personal titles and their appropriate usage.
Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms.
Mr. is a personal title used to address a man. Mrs. is used to address a married woman. Miss is used to address an unmarried woman. Ms. is a personal title used to address a woman regardless of her marital status. When using these titles, it is considered polite to use them together with the person’s last name.
Example: Mr. Smith, Mrs. Johnson, Miss Lee, Ms. Davis.
Dr.
Dr. is a personal title used to address a person who holds a doctorate degree. It is appropriate to use this title when addressing a doctor, dentist, veterinarian, or anyone else who holds a doctorate degree. Again, it is considered polite to use this title together with the person’s last name.
Example: Dr. Johnson, Dr. Smith, Dr. Lee.
Professor
Professor is a personal title used to address a person who holds the rank of professor in a university or college. This title is used for both men and women. It is considered polite to use this title together with the person’s last name.
Example: Professor Johnson, Professor Smith.
Reverend
Reverend is a personal title used to address a member of the clergy. This title is used for both men and women. It is considered polite to use this title together with the person’s last name.
Example: Reverend Johnson, Reverend Smith.
Honorable
Honorable is a personal title used to address a person who holds a high position in government or the judiciary system. This title is used for both men and women. It is considered polite to use this title together with the person’s last name.
Example: Honorable Johnson, Honorable Smith.
Your Excellency
Your Excellency is a personal title used to address a high-ranking government official, such as a president, prime minister, or ambassador. It is considered polite to use this title together with the person’s last name.
Example: Your Excellency Johnson, Your Excellency Smith.
Your Majesty, Your Highness
Your Majesty is a personal title used to address a king, queen, or emperor. Your Highness is used to address a prince or princess. When addressing royalty, it is considered polite to use these titles together with the person’s last name.
Example: Your Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Your Highness Prince William.
In conclusion, personal titles are important in showing respect and acknowledging a person’s status or position. It is important to use these titles appropriately and in the right context. Using a personal title can show politeness and respect towards a person, and can help to establish a good relationship with them.