I have been watching William greeting people after the Baftas last night and I did not see one person curtsy and not one person bow, they all did shake hands with him though.
I have been watching William greeting people after the Baftas last night and I did not see one person curtsy and not one person bow, they all did shake hands with him though.I wouldnt address anyone as Lord or lady unless I felt they earned that title.
It's 2024 there's no place for bowing and scraping and titles or at least there shouldn't be.
Professionally if I had to then I would, I'd be being paid to do so.
I thought William and Kate would do away with the curtseying and stuff that isn't befitting modern society. I hope they do when it comes their time.
I hear you but it is usually those that shout the loudest about 'respect' are the rudest and entitled. Just my own lived experience.I know what you mean but how many people do you meet nowadays who say ‘good morning I’m Mr Smith’? Because when I meet people they say ‘I’m Joe Bloggs’ and I’ll say ‘nice to meet you Joe’. Not ‘nice to meet you Mr Bloggs’.
In my day you always called your friends Mum ‘Mrs Bloggs’ but it seems so old fashioned nowadays but in those days it was respectful. The world is a lot less respectful nowadays!
Fair point, things are different now. I suppose I am just baffled by the idea (not from you!) that being polite could ever be construed as bowing and scraping. I have never bowed and scraped in my life and have never had it happen to me either, thank goodness!I know what you mean but how many people do you meet nowadays who say ‘good morning I’m Mr Smith’? Because when I meet people they say ‘I’m Joe Bloggs’ and I’ll say ‘nice to meet you Joe’. Not ‘nice to meet you Mr Bloggs’.
In my day you always called your friends Mum ‘Mrs Bloggs’ but it seems so old fashioned nowadays but in those days it was respectful. The world is a lot less respectful nowadays!
Being polite is one thing and comes to most of us as easy as breathing. However, being told to address someone as Sir or Mam AND perhaps the addition of curtsying would most probably be a no no for me. I am inherently a respectful woman but in the instance of Harry and Meghan, it would be a hard NO.Fair point, things are different now. I suppose I am just baffled by the idea (not from you!) that being polite could ever be construed as bowing and scraping. I have never bowed and scraped in my life and have never had it happen to me either, thank goodness!
I remember when I became an adult and my best friends Mum told me to stop calling her Mrs X and use her maiden name but I just couldn’t do it, it felt wrong!I hear you but it is usually those that shout the loudest about 'respect' are the rudest and entitled. Just my own lived experience.
I still address my childhood neighbours as Mr. & Mrs.it would feel weird to use their given names.
I was the same. I was also from a generation that used to call my parents close friends Auntie or Uncle even though they weren't actual family.I know what you mean but how many people do you meet nowadays who say ‘good morning I’m Mr Smith’? Because when I meet people they say ‘I’m Joe Bloggs’ and I’ll say ‘nice to meet you Joe’. Not ‘nice to meet you Mr Bloggs’.
In my day you always called your friends Mum ‘Mrs Bloggs’ but it seems so old fashioned nowadays but in those days it was respectful. The world is a lot less respectful nowadays!
Definitely with the Queen. Remember Meghan did that whole thing about having to curtsey and couldn't believe the formality at meeting Harry's grandmother?One thing I find odd is all the royals having to bow or curtsy to the sovereign. I wonder if they still have to do it behind doors? I feel like they probably did have to with the late Queen but Charles is less stuffy about it!
I would never bow or courtesy to any of them! Not even the Queen when she was alive. I think it’s ridiculous. If I was ever in a position where they were visiting my work for example. I’d ask to not be involved in any of it because I just couldn’t bring myself to do that! And it’s not out of hate for any of them, I just think it’s bloody stupid! I didn’t know until quite recently it was expected of them in private, as in when the family went to visit QE, they should courtesy! I couldn’t believe that!Being polite is one thing and comes to most of us as easy as breathing. However, being told to address someone as Sir or Mam AND perhaps the addition of curtsying would most probably be a no no for me. I am inherently a respectful woman but in the instance of Harry and Meghan, it would be a hard NO.
When I first meet someone and they tell me their name, its usually their forename. I think its been years since someone told me to call them Mr or Mrs xyz.Interesting. When you first meet a non titled person do you refer to them as Mr, Mrs or Ms until they say "Do call me Fred/Freda"? It's exactly the same thing. Granted I am ancient but I was brought up to call everybody by their correct name, whether titled or not because it's polite. Refusing to call somebody by their correct name could have been seen as extremely rude, particularly if they were older than me.
Some of these are absolutely stunning! Elegant and beautiful, would love to seem them on some red carpets!The designer who the late Queen presented the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design has created a collection inspired by Royalty. What do you all think? Personally I think there are some gorgeous pieces!Richard Quinn delivers a beautiful tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth
The London-based designer presented his glamorous range against an opulent floral backdrop within the historic grade II-listed ballroom at Andaz London yesterday.www.dailymail.co.uk
I’m a fan of all things chintzy and doilies so this is right up my street haha! I do hope we get to see some on the red carpet. Who knows maybe Kate will wear a design when she returns to work.Some of these are absolutely stunning! Elegant and beautiful, would love to seem them on some red carpets!
Some of these however, show there is a very fine line between high fashion and toilet doily.
I know they’re not Royal so this is verging off topic, but the styles look very similar to what Lily Collins wore to the BAFTA’s. She lookedI’m a fan of all things chintzy and doilies so this is right up my street haha! I do hope we get to see some on the red carpet. Who knows maybe Kate will wear a design when she returns to work.
I thought the same! I had to Google to see if they were the same designer but Lily’s dress was by Tamara Ralph.I know they’re not Royal so this is verging off topic, but the styles look very similar to what Lily Collins wore to the BAFTA’s. She looked
Some beautiful dresses there. Old and new. I like!The designer who the late Queen presented the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design has created a collection inspired by Royalty. What do you all think? Personally I think there are some gorgeous pieces!Richard Quinn delivers a beautiful tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth
The London-based designer presented his glamorous range against an opulent floral backdrop within the historic grade II-listed ballroom at Andaz London yesterday.www.dailymail.co.uk
My mum and dad still call their in laws mr/mrs so and so and address them with the formal you (not English speakers) after 25+ years of marriageI was the same. I was also from a generation that used to call my parents close friends Auntie or Uncle even though they weren't actual family.
It's all changed now. My daughter and her friends have always called the various mum's by their given name.
I still do that with much older people with the exception of a small few. It’s definitely a mixture of cultural traditions and habit.My mum and dad still call their in laws mr/mrs so and so and address them with the formal you (not English speakers) after 25+ years of marriage
Meanwhile I've always called my partner's parents by their first name with the informal you.
I guess it's just a matter of habit and instinct? In my language whether you address someone formally or informally is kind of a big deal that depends on a lot of factors (age, gender, race, your role in the interaction, etc) It's basically an added layer of awkwardness to interactions lol
I think it's good. I mean who doesn't want an end to this conflict? His statement was very neutral and talked about all the victims of this conflict, no matter the side. I think it is sad that expressing the urgency to stop this whole madness is so political. So many people are dying, living in terrible conditions, and by each passing day the hostages' chances of survival are declining.What did you all think of Prince William’s statement about Gaza and a ceasefire?
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