"Miss" is a title used for unmarried female teachers, young women under 18, and female children, and it is written simply as "Miss" followed by the teacher's last name.
Proper Usage of "Miss"
- Who to Address: Use "Miss" to address a female teacher who is unmarried or whose marital status is unknown, especially in primary or secondary school settings. It's also used for female children and young women under 18.
- How to Write It: Write "Miss" followed by the teacher's last name. For example, "Miss Johnson."
Key Points to Remember
- No Abbreviation: "Miss" is not an abbreviation. Therefore, you do not use a period after it.
- Incorrect: Miss. Johnson
- Correct: Miss Johnson
- Formality: Using "Miss" is generally more formal than using just the teacher's first name.
- Alternatives: If you know a teacher's marital status and they prefer "Mrs." or "Ms.," use that title instead. Many teachers today prefer to be called Ms., regardless of their marital status. If you are unsure, it is best to ask the teacher what they prefer to be called.
Example
If your teacher's name is Sarah Williams, and she prefers the title "Miss," you would address her as "Miss Williams."
