Correct Use of Mr, Mrs and Miss


The titles "Mr," "Mrs," and "Miss" are used as honorifics to address or refer to individuals in formal or polite settings. Here's a breakdown of their usage:
1. Mr:
- Mr. is used as a title before a man's name or as a standalone form of address.
- It is a general term used for adult males, regardless of their marital status.
- For example, you might address a man as "Mr. Smith" or simply refer to him as "Mr." in a formal setting.
2. Mrs:
- Mrs. is used as a title before a married woman's name or as a form of address.
- It indicates that the woman is married.
- For example, you might address a married woman as "Mrs. Johnson" or simply refer to her as "Mrs." in a formal setting.
3. Miss:
- Miss is used as a title before an unmarried woman's name or as a form of address.
- It indicates that the woman is not married.
- For example, you might address an unmarried woman as "Miss Davis" or simply refer to her as "Miss" in a formal setting.

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