I absolutely agree that we need an 'honourific' form of address for people who awe admire, respect, or hold in some esteem. I think the forms of address available in different countries and cultures indicate the traditional (past) prioritation of persons. I.e: male and masculine defined roles (historically), and authority figures.
Japanese language shows the inclusion of all in the use of words like 'san'. They are a very community orientated society.
There's so much we can learn from them.
I feel Sensei should be reserved for one's personal mentor, or someone generally acknowledged as a master by society.
If you come up with something, I'd love to hear it. For now, maybe experiment with san?! 😁
Thank you, Alex. Such great points. And yes, that's what I love about san! And I agree about sensei . . . and I do think perhaps Vanderhaeghe-san lol deserves that title at least in these parts.
I absolutely agree that we need an 'honourific' form of address for people who awe admire, respect, or hold in some esteem. I think the forms of address available in different countries and cultures indicate the traditional (past) prioritation of persons. I.e: male and masculine defined roles (historically), and authority figures.
Japanese language shows the inclusion of all in the use of words like 'san'. They are a very community orientated society.
There's so much we can learn from them.
I feel Sensei should be reserved for one's personal mentor, or someone generally acknowledged as a master by society.
If you come up with something, I'd love to hear it. For now, maybe experiment with san?! 😁
Thank you, Alex. Such great points. And yes, that's what I love about san! And I agree about sensei . . . and I do think perhaps Vanderhaeghe-san lol deserves that title at least in these parts.
I'm onnit.
"...who we admire..." Fat fingers on phone 🙄
Love it. Gush away—I’m sure he’ll be pleased.