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Forms of address in the United Kingdom

Forms of address in the United Kingdom are words people use to talk to each other. These words are used to show respect and politeness. In the United Kingdom, people often use titles with their names. For example, if someone is called Mr Smith, you would call him 'Mr Smith' instead of just 'Smith'. Other titles like Mrs, Miss, or Dr are used for women, unmarried women, and people with a doctorate or medical degree. People might also use titles like Sir or Dame to talk about important people in the United Kingdom.