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0 pointsjedberg13h ago0 comments

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.

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Underphil12h ago

Conversely, I wince everytime I'm called 'sir' in an American restaurant or shop.

jedbergOP11h ago

Oh, I never thought about that. In the UK, is it improper to call someone Sir who isn't a Knight?

neilwilson11h ago

Pretty much.

Used outside that frame it’s an insult as in:

You, sir, are a cad and a bounder.

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