Sorry I'm confused. Is Miss used to denote someone who's available? And Ms. is someone who's dating but not married yet?
iBCraZ131
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I believe Miss is someone who is unmarried and I believe that Ms. is someone that divorced or something. Not quite sure myself but that's what I've been told? I use Miss G******* for my students.
cjb88
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It is actually an age thing... im not sure what the cut off is... i think maybe 18...
so miss for single women under 18, Ms. for single women over 18....
sr081906
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Miss is really for an unmarried woman. It may be used for a young woman.
Ms. is used for either a married (Mrs.) or unmarried woman (Miss). It is a polite way to address a woman without pointing out whether she is married or not.
Ms. is usually the 'proper way' (especially in a professional environment) to address a woman.
kittythestray
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Posted by sr081906
Ms. is usually the 'proper way' (especially in a professional environment) to address a woman.
I agree - I address all my unmarried single friends as Ms. just because they're all in their 30's and I personally didn't want to be called 'Miss' after I hit 20
kathrynlinton
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I believe that 'Miss' is under 18 and 'Ms' is over 18.
ewickens
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I used MIss for anyone who wasn't married and Ms. for anyone who was divorced, separated, etc.
eden
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Thanks ladies, Ms. it is! Unless they're 18 or younger :)
EJSD2006
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I believe that 'Miss' is under 18 and 'Ms' is over 18.
that's what i did!
susdoug
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Me too. I use Ms. at work too.
bliss0218
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yes i agree it's an age thing
julybride06
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I personally always use Ms. for myself (who has never been married) but is a professional and engaged. I use Miss for all kids under 18.
