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Originally Posted by kazbates
I completely agree with DGma when others look at my full name on my credit card, etc., and refer to me by my first name. I would prefer that they show me some respect and use a more formal address since we've never introduced ourselves.
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i don't think this would happen in france. formality between strangers is much more obvious a part of the culture here, although less so between young people of course and in some social circles. it's like "tu" and "vous" ; you don't say "tu" to someone you don't know, unless it's a child. there's even an expression, "on n'a pas gardé les cochons ensemble" (we didn't watch the pigs together) if someone is too familiar.