Titles
Posted by Kristen on Jan 23, 2008 in Uncategorized | 27 commentsIn this job, it’s quite interesting the way people address you when applying for a visa.
Older applicants generally are more respectful and use the Spanish language in such a way that shows deference, even though they are more senior than me. Younger applicants are more casual in their conversation and address me as such.
I don’t think we really have the variety in English, but here are some examples of “titles” applicants have given me: doctor, sir, don (think of Don Quixote), your excellency, and mr. consul. I think I like “your excellency” most of all. It seems to fit the best. 😉
Actually, all of the titles except for “sir” seem a little much to me. I have to remind myself that the Spanish language and the Spanish-speaking people haven’t forgotten how to show respect.
Now, if I could just get my wife and son to show me respect by calling me “your excellency.”
Since I am not at home to censor your blogging I figured I could comment! There is no way your request for “his excellency” would take hold! Not that you don’t deserve such respect! It’s just that we have grown accustom to your short name of only 4 letters and adapting to a multiple word title would really get to be too much.
Since I am not at home to censor your blogging I figured I could comment! There is no way your request for “his excellency” would take hold! Not that you don’t deserve such respect! It’s just that we have grown accustom to your short name of only 4 letters and adapting to a multiple word title would really get to be too much.
Since I am not at home to censor your blogging I figured I could comment! There is no way your request for “his excellency” would take hold! Not that you don’t deserve such respect! It’s just that we have grown accustom to your short name of only 4 letters and adapting to a multiple word title would really get to be too much.
I have no problem saying what Kristen won’t…YOU DON’T DESERVE SUCH RESPECT!!
so, the others seem sort of explanatory, but I am quite curious about the title “doctor.” I am quite curious why a person would use that title for you.
llamame, El Jefe
I have no problem saying what Kristen won’t…YOU DON’T DESERVE SUCH RESPECT!!
so, the others seem sort of explanatory, but I am quite curious about the title “doctor.” I am quite curious why a person would use that title for you.
llamame, El Jefe
I have no problem saying what Kristen won’t…YOU DON’T DESERVE SUCH RESPECT!!
so, the others seem sort of explanatory, but I am quite curious about the title “doctor.” I am quite curious why a person would use that title for you.
llamame, El Jefe
I’m not sure why they use the word “doctor” except they say “medico” for the profession of doctor. I wonder if it has more a connotation of an educated person. Any native speaker is welcome to interject with the actual definition.
Oh, and they also use the term “caballero”/gentleman.
I think if we all saw a speech therapist we could get used to saying Your Excellency.
I’m not sure why they use the word “doctor” except they say “medico” for the profession of doctor. I wonder if it has more a connotation of an educated person. Any native speaker is welcome to interject with the actual definition.
Oh, and they also use the term “caballero”/gentleman.
I think if we all saw a speech therapist we could get used to saying Your Excellency.
I’m not sure why they use the word “doctor” except they say “medico” for the profession of doctor. I wonder if it has more a connotation of an educated person. Any native speaker is welcome to interject with the actual definition.
Oh, and they also use the term “caballero”/gentleman.
I think if we all saw a speech therapist we could get used to saying Your Excellency.
I can tell you that, for sure, your mother is not going to call you “Your Excellency,” unless, of course, there are more grandchildren in due time.
I can tell you that, for sure, your mother is not going to call you “Your Excellency,” unless, of course, there are more grandchildren in due time.
I can tell you that, for sure, your mother is not going to call you “Your Excellency,” unless, of course, there are more grandchildren in due time.
Wow! Seth it might not stick with your family, but if you start referring to yourself as “his excellency”, I’m sure it would catch on…with some people.
Sarah
Wow! Seth it might not stick with your family, but if you start referring to yourself as “his excellency”, I’m sure it would catch on…with some people.
Sarah
Wow! Seth it might not stick with your family, but if you start referring to yourself as “his excellency”, I’m sure it would catch on…with some people.
Sarah
Nice try Seth!
I’m with your mom though- more respect with more grandchildren!
Holly
Nice try Seth!
I’m with your mom though- more respect with more grandchildren!
Holly
Nice try Seth!
I’m with your mom though- more respect with more grandchildren!
Holly
I love your entries about work! Keep them coming!
I love your entries about work! Keep them coming!
I love your entries about work! Keep them coming!
Sarah, I’ve tried giving myself a title/nickname before. It never stuck. Just ask Paul about Wolverine.
Sarah, I’ve tried giving myself a title/nickname before. It never stuck. Just ask Paul about Wolverine.
Sarah, I’ve tried giving myself a title/nickname before. It never stuck. Just ask Paul about Wolverine.
Well, there is Setharoni, but you may want to keep that in the family.
Well, there is Setharoni, but you may want to keep that in the family.
Well, there is Setharoni, but you may want to keep that in the family.