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The BBCs style guide amuses me. The princes must be referred to by their titles, as well as Sir David and anyone else with a knighthood. I understand it's pre
by jedberg 5mo ago
The BBCs style guide amuses me. The princes must be referred to by their titles, as well as Sir David and anyone else with a knighthood.
I understand it's pretty common in the UK, but as an American it's funny to see.
- Underphil 5mo agoConversely, I wince everytime I'm called 'sir' in an American restaurant or shop.
- jedberg 5mo agoOh, I never thought about that. In the UK, is it improper to call someone Sir who isn't a Knight?
- neilwilson 5mo agoPretty much. Used outside that frame it’s an insult as in: You, sir, are a cad and a bounder.
- Chris2048 5mo agoUh, no it isn't.
- clappski 5mo agoNot at all, for example at secondary/high school you would address male teachers interchangeable as ‘sir’ and ‘mr. Last name’.