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"Many websites still require you to pick an honourific from a drop down menu, but the options vary considerably"

In Switzerland, many major web sites are offered in multiple languages, including sometimes English. Yesterday I ordered off the English language version of a site I generally use in German, and was amused to see the order be addressed to "Sir <My Name>".

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Was “Sir” a translation?

“Master” vs “mister” is annoying because technically there are a lot of rules about the use of one or the other, but these rules differ considerably between countries. Apparently in parts of the US it would be rude to refer to anyone over 12 as “master”, but in other situations I’ve been told it’s perfectly acceptable until early adulthood, or until one becomes a father or marries. I generally hope forms only give me “Mr.” as an option.

A translation of "Herr", which as a form of address simply means "Mr." (though by itself, it also refers to God, i.e. "Lord"; at least they did not call me "Lord X").

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