Re: [DEB-USER] Re: At peace with Debian (was: This is the last war...)
On Tue, 16 Jul 2002 12:00:25 +0200, Ivo Wever wrote:
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>I don't understand: how could anyone be insulted by how you address them,
>when at first you usually have to *guess*? Or aren't you allowed to speak
>to them before you are aware of their marital status?
Because some folks just have waaay too much time on their hands.
Usually, a person will simply correct you if you use the wrong
honorific. There are those who take offense. They are known as jerks.
(cleaned up for family viewing)
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