Some people seem to be missing the point. Using s
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Posted On: 11/02/2025 12:44:49 PM
Some people seem to be missing the point.
Using someone’s first name doesn’t automatically signal familiarity, and formality doesn’t automatically equal respect. Context matters — especially in a professional or public setting.
If you’ve been granted that comfort in private conversation, that’s one thing. But in a forum where most don’t share that personal connection, it’s reasonable for others to expect a basic level of formality. That isn’t “subservience,” it’s decorum.
Respect isn’t about hierarchy; it’s about boundaries, tone, and awareness of how our words land on others. We all interpret those signals differently, so the mature approach is to err on the side of courtesy rather than casualness.
At this point, the constant back-and-forth over personal tone is exhausting. Energy would be better spent holding steady, sharing insight, and staying grounded in hope and purpose rather than spiraling into another round of petty debates.
Using someone’s first name doesn’t automatically signal familiarity, and formality doesn’t automatically equal respect. Context matters — especially in a professional or public setting.
If you’ve been granted that comfort in private conversation, that’s one thing. But in a forum where most don’t share that personal connection, it’s reasonable for others to expect a basic level of formality. That isn’t “subservience,” it’s decorum.
Respect isn’t about hierarchy; it’s about boundaries, tone, and awareness of how our words land on others. We all interpret those signals differently, so the mature approach is to err on the side of courtesy rather than casualness.
At this point, the constant back-and-forth over personal tone is exhausting. Energy would be better spent holding steady, sharing insight, and staying grounded in hope and purpose rather than spiraling into another round of petty debates.
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