HlaMin

Salutation

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Hla Min (Lifelong Learner)

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  • Salutations are context and culture dependent.
  • Many Burmese call older people as “Uncle” and “Auntie” although they are not related to them.
  • At SPHS, we call our sayas without the formal U. e.g. Saya Sein (instead of Saya U Sein)
  • I was reprimanded by a senior alumnus for writing Saya Aung Khin instead of Saya U Aung Khin or Sayagyi U Aung Khin.
  • A visiting Professor from Germany wanted to be addressed as “Professor Doctor” (not just Professor or Doctor).
  • Saya Allen Htay (C58) told us that he could not use “Mr” during his stay in Netherlands. He was asked to use “Ingr” (based on his profession).
  • Early surgeons in the UK were not necessarily doctors, and so they did not force people to address them as Dr.
  • People who have Honorary Doctorates usually put “Honoris Causa” (meaning the degree was awarded for esteem).

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