tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post8704795268480237762..comments2024-03-17T12:00:55.617-06:00Comments on Donna K. Weaver: Grammar Friday - Mr., Mrs., and Ms.Donna K. Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-9173739856036480462012-01-23T02:05:34.312-07:002012-01-23T02:05:34.312-07:00Back in my journalism days it was the rule to stri...Back in my journalism days it was the rule to strip out any unnecessary punctuation. 'Unnecessary' meaning anything that wasn't essential to the reader's understanding. Hence Mr and Mrs never had full stops (even though grammatically they should have had) because they couldn't be mistaken for anything else. <br /><br />Ms was only just becoming accepted back then, but it wouldn't have had a full stop anyway.MorningAJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719744167307369768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-58988866707461240742011-10-26T09:03:45.920-06:002011-10-26T09:03:45.920-06:00I had no idea Mrs. means Mistress. Hmm, I guess I...I had no idea Mrs. means Mistress. Hmm, I guess I won't get mad the next time someone calls me that. ;) I always use the period after Ms, just because it looks prettier.Laila Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430076999393883312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-51194599721164667492011-10-24T15:04:26.907-06:002011-10-24T15:04:26.907-06:00I always thought is was just a way of stripping aw...I always thought is was just a way of stripping away the possessive connotation to Mrs. without divulging one's marital status. So in that case, a period is logical as it is a derivative of Mrs. or an abbreviation of Miss. But what do I know?Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-21647853119295405272011-10-24T10:35:59.269-06:002011-10-24T10:35:59.269-06:00In Russia they put an "a" at the end of ...In Russia they put an "a" at the end of a girl's last name, but she keeps that name forever. If I remember correctly. Just sayin'. If done that way, it would be easier to track your ancestors. Probably not what you were looking to know.Elizabeth McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08769477449767726442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-18043041171896293282011-10-23T14:47:29.750-06:002011-10-23T14:47:29.750-06:00With only 140 characters available on Twitter, eve...With only 140 characters available on Twitter, everything gets shortened so I go with <br />Ms and email <br />no periods or hyphens.Gail M Baugniet - Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543343067963247963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-63669684972421001962011-10-23T13:19:00.760-06:002011-10-23T13:19:00.760-06:00In real life, I usually use Ms. (with the period) ...In real life, I usually use Ms. (with the period) if I'm referring to a woman, since it leaves the marital status unknown. When I'm writing, as most of it is in Science Fiction/Fantasy, I end up using other titles instead.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-9356695042768380622011-10-22T22:33:18.681-06:002011-10-22T22:33:18.681-06:00Good post and nice way to show it.Good post and nice way to show it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563209830154165271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-23751067524948100102011-10-21T21:32:16.937-06:002011-10-21T21:32:16.937-06:00Great examples, Donna! How fun! :)Great examples, Donna! How fun! :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-49914768462384576962011-10-21T20:55:42.818-06:002011-10-21T20:55:42.818-06:00I use the period after Ms. because I thought you w...I use the period after Ms. because I thought you were supposed to. :DStinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-19463979780627245932011-10-21T20:07:34.468-06:002011-10-21T20:07:34.468-06:00I've always used a period after Ms. Interestin...I've always used a period after Ms. Interesting to think about. It isn't short for anything which is too bad.Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14175778756449339363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-74998344312018588972011-10-21T19:23:38.593-06:002011-10-21T19:23:38.593-06:00well since english is my second language this is a...well since english is my second language this is actually quite helpful for me hahaIgneel21https://www.blogger.com/profile/08933556198189963295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-12797168654295722392011-10-21T18:55:58.390-06:002011-10-21T18:55:58.390-06:00"Ms. / Ms is not an abbreviation for anythin..."Ms. / Ms is not an abbreviation for anything.<br />So should you use a period at the end or not?"<br /><br />Is this a double negative or a Halloween trick or a linky-dinky meme challenge? Does this have to do with underwear? If yes, then it needs a period. Whoops, I can't believe I just wrote this. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-37824208374614110872011-10-21T18:36:07.400-06:002011-10-21T18:36:07.400-06:00Ev, it does, doesn't it?
McKenzie, for older ...Ev, it does, doesn't it?<br /><br />McKenzie, for older people it just kinda snuck up them when they weren't looking. Suddenly there was another work for someone to be offended about. =D<br /><br />Botanist, it will be interesting to see if over the years one wins out over the other.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-51750553095892446192011-10-21T18:27:33.917-06:002011-10-21T18:27:33.917-06:00I haven't used it or thought about it, but I r...I haven't used it or thought about it, but I reckon I'd add the period. It may not be an abbreviation, but it sure looks like it should be.Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-77255023267539445942011-10-21T16:52:43.021-06:002011-10-21T16:52:43.021-06:00Funny story. I learned the difference between the ...Funny story. I learned the difference between the three back in elementary school when I read a manners book. It's proved to be most useful.McKenzie McCannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707799179783394809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-73861036205674737162011-10-21T16:31:36.641-06:002011-10-21T16:31:36.641-06:00I'm on the add-a-period-after-Ms page. Leaving...I'm on the add-a-period-after-Ms page. Leaving it off looks wrong.Everett Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447056422273768436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-14772523049698909662011-10-21T16:07:59.235-06:002011-10-21T16:07:59.235-06:00Laura, yep, but I frequently see it without the pe...Laura, yep, but I frequently see it without the period.<br /><br />faraway, I don't even want to touch commas. They're a bear. But eventually ...<br /><br />Jess, see! Now your options have been broadened. ^_^<br /><br />Melanie, you know who wins. Or rather, who dies. ;)Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-34757448709844167662011-10-21T15:36:28.132-06:002011-10-21T15:36:28.132-06:00Donna, you're always educating us. :) I didn&#...Donna, you're always educating us. :) I didn't know you could do either with Ms. See, I use the period after it. Mainly I think for consistency. I use it at work quite a bit because we don't personally know half our clients and to me Ms. looks more professional than making the faux pas of calling Mrs. ?? Miss and insulting them.<br /><br />BTW, I'm rooting for Miss Romantic to win in the inner battle for Lyn's heart/mind. :DMelanie M.http://www.featherpenstartandreams.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-32875621072717694622011-10-21T13:00:53.306-06:002011-10-21T13:00:53.306-06:00I never knew I had an option! I've just been u...I never knew I had an option! I've just been using Ms. because I thought that was correct. Thanks for the clarification (I swear, I learn something new every day...)Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121018905141253640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-69367492526569386452011-10-21T12:11:58.956-06:002011-10-21T12:11:58.956-06:00Heaven help me,I'm still trying to figure out ...Heaven help me,I'm still trying to figure out where the commas go. Copy editors sleep well and secure due to me alone.<br /><br />Actually,I never thought about it either, always use Ms. in correspondence. I guess, cause it is consistent with Mr. and Mrs. I can't imagine that I would use it in a MS, other than reproducing a letter.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-75556373065086040832011-10-21T11:11:57.073-06:002011-10-21T11:11:57.073-06:00I always use the period b/c it looks wrong if I do...I always use the period b/c it looks wrong if I don't!Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-88961348911840552532011-10-21T10:15:41.161-06:002011-10-21T10:15:41.161-06:00Mel, it was specifically created to provide a fema...Mel, it was specifically created to provide a female title that didn't identify marital status. Kind of women's lib for titles.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-81550198658692990312011-10-21T09:35:30.652-06:002011-10-21T09:35:30.652-06:00Ms. really doesn't stand for anything? I was t...Ms. really doesn't stand for anything? I was told (in elementary school) that Ms. was used for (usually) for a woman who was unmarried, but didn't want to be called Miss. <br /><br />Or I guess it's used so that they don't know what you are. <br /><br />Thanks for posting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-4705981686687029622011-10-21T09:34:02.755-06:002011-10-21T09:34:02.755-06:00Stephanie, I think a lot of people do it that way....Stephanie, I think a lot of people do it that way.<br /><br />Tashs, in my romance WIP, my MC has a couple of imaginary "friends", Miss Romantic and Ms Practical.<br /><br />Alex, that's exactly why Ms came about. <br /><br />Abby, I know, right? Decisions, decisions.<br /><br />Tara, isn't funny that a guy not wanting people to know his marital status isn't ambiguous or mysterious?<br /><br />Melanie, it can be such a sensitive issue.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-40430674017623523822011-10-21T09:18:42.190-06:002011-10-21T09:18:42.190-06:00Since Miss is falling out of favor, I pretty much ...Since Miss is falling out of favor, I pretty much done' use that EXCEPT for this: I grew up in Louisiana so all adult women are referred to as "Miss Firstname." Like Miss Melanie. So that's how my kids call close female friends. Except my 3 y.o. who calls them "so-and-so's mom."Melanie Jacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489615939726209573noreply@blogger.com