Mr. Miss, Mrs. Ms., Mx., Doc. Dame, Lady, Lord, Senator, Sir,….

It is an interesting habit that we still announce ourselves by the title before our name.

Mister, usually written in its abbreviated form ‘Mr.’ (US) or ‘Mr’ (UK), is a commonly used English honorific for men under the rank of knighthood.

The title ‘Mr.’ derived from earlier forms of master, as the equivalent female titles ‘Mrs’, ‘Miss’, and ‘Ms’ all derived from earlier forms of mistress.

‘Mx’ is an English language eulogistic honorific that does not indicate gender. It was developed as an alternative to common gendered honorifics, such as ‘Mr.’ and ‘Ms’, in the late 1970s. Non-binary people, as well as those who do not wish to reveal or are referred to by their gender often use it. It is a gender-neutral title that is now widely accepted by the Government of the United Kingdom and many businesses in the United Kingdom. It is included in all major English dictionaries.

Now one might say, the pro-titillation proclaims the person whom you might be presented.

If a married couple walking into a room of a strangers while holding hands, and “Mr. and Mrs.” followed by his last name, but it that property? If the couple is not recognized by the law as married would it is ‘Mr.’ and ‘Miss’? Or same-sex?

The title of nobility as ‘Lord’ or ‘Lady’ or ‘Sir’ or ‘General’ or some such prelude only if pompousness is necessary for acceptance.

Skills or occupational titles as ‘Doctor’ or ‘Senator’ or ‘Professor’ might be spoken to introduce but why not ‘Teacher’ or ‘Plumber’ or ‘Driver’? Those are usually, if ever used, behind the name as a definitive description of employment.

Now if gender is necessary to describe the person, why wear pants? Then again, genitalia not always conform to sexual identity.

If names like ‘Chuck’ or ‘Bubba’ or ‘Mary Sue’ or ‘Sally’ don’t describe your identity, maybe further conversation to explain your place on this planet?

Accolades and awards can show accomplishments but normally do not tout the notches on the bed board. That can wait for the obituary and the number of those encounters.

Why should sexual preference be acknowledged as a title? If that insurance agent sells a good policy should it matter if he is a she or vice versa? If the person towing your car to the shop prefers dominatrix should it matter when you can drive away happy? If the cute, blonde, perky and busty teller at the bank shows a five-o’clock shadow, but gives you the correct change, should it matter?

Most networking occasions only have a first name on the identity tag. No dissemination of sexual preference or gender identity.

Since our first attractions to another person are visual, this is a new world order.