Correct form of address by a servant

Upstart Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 4 Location: USA

I know about the ways to address an aristocrat if I'm another aristocrat. (sort of). However, if I'm a servant how do I address the aristocrat? And, is there different ways of addressing different levels by a servant? For example: is a duke addressed differently than a baron by a servant? And, do the different levels of servants have different ways of addressing their master? For example: a butler as opposed to a scrubbing girl?
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Kay

Viscountess of the Manor Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Posts: 1100

Lord or Lady = "my lord" or "my lady"

Duke or Duchess = "your grace" (sometimes also "my lord" by an equal; but this is hotly contested by some people and its use can be confusing as just who counts as an equal is unclear)

Mr. or Mrs. = "sir" or "ma'am"

young boy (without courtesy title) = "master Christian name"

young girl (without courtesy title) = "miss" or "miss Christian name"

I think that about covers it. All the servants would address their employer and their employer’s guests and family in the same way.
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-Kalen
w/a Isobel Carr
Ripe for Pleasure, May 2011
Book 1: The League of Second Sons
www.isobelcarr.com

Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 2:11 pm Post subject:

Kalen has it covered. Thanks!
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