ANSWERS: 4
  • I don't believe so. My partner was in the American Military for 6 years. He doesn't expect or insist that I call him anything other than his name. Granted though, he is very easy going when it comes to that type of thing. Perhaps someone who was more militant (no pun intended) about being addressed "properly" would feel differently.
  • Should you "have to" address a military person by their rank? I don't think so. However, using ones rank in addressing a military person is a show of respect. If your relationship is not on a personal level with such a person, then you should use his/her title as a courtesy. It is no different than addressing a civilian by his/her appropriate title (Mr., Mrs, Ms, Miss, Dr., etc.) I would go a bit further and say that it is disrespectful to refuse to address such a person by their title if they are on active duty. On the other hand, if you know the person on a more personal level, then titles may not be necessary depending on the relationship.
  • I believe etiquette states that if they are in UNIFORM, it is appropriate to address them by their military title, provided of course you are not on familiar terms. If they are in Civilian attire, it is appropriate to call them simply "sir," "miss," or "ma'am," whichever is applicable.
  • My father was in the army for over 20 years. The only people that I ever heard address him by his military title were other people in the army, mainly when he is in uniform. When they would call the house they would ask for Maj.____.

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