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When you are unaware of a person's correct title, in western society either Mr. or Mrs. is satisfactory.
For a religious title, dependent on the religion in question, politely asking the correct method of naming them should be well received. It's both polite and shows an adherence to formality.
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Is the word elder capitalized when referencing an elder in the church?
It is capitalized when it forms part of the proper noun or when it precedes a person's name or when it is used as a direct address. Examples: Elder Roy Did you get the message, Elder?
How do I address an envelope to a Brother in the Catholic church?
If you know his title, i.e. father, bishop, cardinal, you use his title. Otherwise, address it as Brother Nameinfull.
What is the proper way to address an elder in Iraq?
The title usually ascribed to a man is "Sheikh" of "Sayyed" and the title ascribed to a woman is "Sayyeda". In Iraq, it is always important to be curteous of one's elders.
How do you introduce a missionary?
It depends on the church the missionary comes from. You'll have to ask the missionary what their title is. Some missionaries are refered to as brother, sister, elder, pastor, etc. When in doubt, address male missionaries as 'brother so-and-so' and female missionaries 'sister so-and-so'.
How do you spell parking in Spanish?
Estacionese atras. (To address an elder or someone of a higher title) Estacionate atras. (To address a peer or an equal)
Is proper grammar Unknown Title or Title Unknown?
Both are grammatically correct, but the one that would be more familiar to English speakers would be "Unknown Title," since an adjective comes before a noun (usually).
How many sheiks are there in the world?
There is no specific number of sheiks in the world, as the title of sheik is used in various Middle Eastern and Islamic cultures to address a leader, elder, or respected person. It is a title of honor and respect rather than a specific position or rank.
Should the word elder be capitalized?
It depends on the context. If "elder" is used as a formal title before a name or as part of a proper noun, then it should be capitalized. For example, "Elder John Smith."
How do you properly address a chaplain?
The chaplain in the US military is considered a dual role person. When the chaplain is in uniform but not in a church or performing a religious duty it is customary to address them as an officer (ie using his rank as a title/name). When the chaplain is performing a religious duty or in the church it is customary to refer to them by their religious title: father (catholic); Rabbi (Jewish); Minister or pastor (Protestant). When the chaplain is out of uniform and not performing religious duties it is customary to refer to him by name (or religious title).
When writing letter to unknown person could I use To Whom It May Concern?
Yes, "To Whom It May Concern" is a suitable salutation to use when you are writing a letter to an unknown person. It is a formal way to address the recipient when you do not know their specific name or title.
Was Brigham Young a minister?
Sort of. Brigham Young ministered to his people. He was a religious leader, but the titles he used in his own church were elder, apostle, president, prophet, seer and revelator. The title which is most often used in reference to him is president.
Opposite gender of prophet?
A seldom used gender specific noun for a female is 'prophetess'.
