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Dennis RegaladoSeptember 9, 2010Paper A
Values and attitudes
Family is important to Argentina society; it is the center of life.
Extended family is also prominent. The head of the family carries a
responsibility of honor, to provide for all the familys needs it affects his daily
routines; including his interaction with friends and work.
(http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/argentina.html)
Argentina has a very low rate of divorce; one of the reasons for this is
that the Catholic Church is very prominent in Argentina society. Divorce is
look down upon in this culture. The traditional marriages consist of men and
women deciding freely to marry with the exception that minors under the
age of 18 need parental consent.
Culture of Argentina - traditional, history, people, traditions, women, beliefs, food, customs,family, social, marriage, men, life, immigrants, population, religion, rituals, History and
ethnic relationshttp://www.everyculture.com/A-Bo/Argentina.html#ixzz0yn3xqNC6
It is crucial to know that business will not happen on weekends,
because the business sector and family are vitally connected in Argentina,
and the weekends are dedicated to spending time with the family. Families
can also create networking, as most Argentines acquired jobs through family
contacts rather than what is on there resume. It is also important to make
sure you do not talk about how you have accomplished everything without
anyones help. When present in a meeting, talk about your background and
your familys accomplishments.
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Professionalism is very important, and women especially shouldnt be
offended by the chauvinistic culture in Argentina. Argentina is a country that
is also developing a role for women in the business world even though it is
still young. There is possibility for women to succeed in Argentina but it may
be a challenge. Dressing very conservatively is a great start for women to
avoid falling into this chauvinistic attitude towards women. Also know that
when having lunch or dinner an Argentine man will never let the woman pay,
so to avoid this businesswomen should take a male co-worker with her.
The value of honesty in Argentina is held at a very low standard. The
culture in Argentina has never had a very stable political system, and their
political and economic trust have been very low. Ralph Waldo Emerson
wisdom sheds light on this situation, saying, distrust is very
expensive.(citation) Argentina has been a capitalist institution with lack of
trustworthiness. The struggle with trust has created a society whose reliance
on itself is all they have.
Friendships in this culture are actually very important, even though
there is a prominent distrust between people. Even though building
relationships might sound impossible with such a high ethnocentric attitude,
most Argentineans hold relationships to a high standard. When doing
business with Argentineans you will notice it is very tough to get to your
objective. The reason for this is that many Argentines want to know who you
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are before they start to listen to your proposition, so dont be discouraged if
they do not seem interested to your business proposition at first. Argentines
make a priority to build a personal relationship with people they do business
with, so prepare yourself to prove to them your partnership material.
(http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:h-
rDs16X9fQJ:www.learncom.com/pdf/921A.pdf+argentinas+work+ethic&hl=en&gl=us&pid=
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kRWcPous_AMfqN&sig=AHIEtbQjkaNMuQ09OqXTq6nnnn_qMBx9Og).
(http://www.argentinepost.com/2010/02/trust-friendship-development-in-argentina.html
European influence is major player in Argentinas culture. European
descendants make up 85% of Argentinas population. The European
background plays a critical role in their ethnocentric attitude towards each
other and to their neighboring countries because they are the only South
American country that does not connect itself to its indigenous background,
which creates the belief that they come from a pure race. This belief impacts
the business culture by creating a tendency to favor European products;
usually the marketing approach takes a European emphasis.
To know Argentinas history is a priority, because they have a great
appreciation for those who know it and especially because of the lack of
trust, this would be a great start to creating a partnership or friendship. Jos
de San Martin is a very important political figure who won Argentina
independence from Spain in 1816. Jos de San Martine is an ideal name that
you dont want to forget, and while traveling in Argentina you will notice that
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most of the street and plaza names are named after him.
The great city of Buenos Aires is Argentinas capital and is proclaimed
by Argentineans as the best city in the world. For example if you were to
depart from Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, the flight attendant
would announce through the intercom, we will be departing from the
majestic city of Buenos Aires shortly, and once you have landed in Paris the
flight attendant will announce through the intercom, we have landed in the
small city of Paris, London. The ethnocentric attitude in Argentina is
directed not only towards neighboring countries, but also to the rest of the
world. Argentineans pride themselves to be part of the great city of Buenos
Aires and it is important to know that criticism can easily offend them, so it is
vital to be sensitive to their culture and to pay close attention to when
sincere compliments are appropriate.
Though it is important to know the history of Argentina, it is important
not to bring up the Pern years and the Falkland/Malvinas island War.
Argentineans hold great resentment towards these years, because Pern
was the most controversial leader of Argentinean and the Falkland/Malvinas
islands were part or the dirty war which was a humiliating event for
Argentineans. If you do bring up the islands in conversation, make sure you
use the name of Malvinas.
Argentinean scheduling is different from American scheduling:
sometimes Argentineans will be prompt, but usually you will be kept waiting,
so be patient. When presenting a business proposition it will take a process
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of a couple of days, so it is very important to plan for this. When you have an
appointment arrive on time but know that Argentineans will start late. With
95% literacy rate, Argentina workers are on same level as other industrial
countries. Their work ethic is considered to be very strong, but there are
certain circumstances at work where you will find workers without a
problem-solving attitude. The workers will mostly likely blame a problem on
bad luck or fate, and they also tend to work longer hours and take long
breaks. It is very important to always know professional titles and courtesy
titles. Responding with a professional title is an act of respect. Greet with a
handshake and a slight nod and know that sometimes Argentineans will give
you a hug, but usually this is more common in other Latin countries. If you
encounter a businesswoman, you may greet her with a light kiss on the
cheek, but remember that this more appropriate for an Argentinean man
towards an American businesswoman. If you are an American business man
approaching an Argentinean woman, just refrain and wait for the woman to
take initiative. If the woman is not comfortable with this kind of greeting,
then make sure you extend your hand at the beginning of the meeting. It is
also very important to know who is higher in hierarchy in a group so that you
can greet them first. First names should not be used unless the host requests
it. Some Argentineans have two last names, but this is rare and is more
common in Latin countries.
General manners and customs
The way you behave will definitely have a great impact on how
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wear for them has more flair than the normal American attire. Once you and
the hostess have set a date and time make sure you arrive thirty to forty-five
minutes later than time designated for dinner. Remember that punctuality is
not the norm in Argentina. There is an exception to the lax punctuality; this
is futbol or soccer as Americans call it. Also lunch and dinner are later than
normal American meals, being at 3 for lunch and 9 or 10pm for dinner. Make
sure you send a card the next day or call them to express gratitude.
Once you are inside the house and the conversation has started
usually the conversation will consist of light-hearted humor. Sometimes
Argentineans will be making jokes about each others weight. Even if all the
jokes are about you, dont get offended and just proceed with the night. It is
an Argentinean custom to tease one another but you should not join in this
custom immediately. The host will sit you so be patient and be social. There
is nothing new with the way you hold your knife or fork. Always wait for the
hostess to invite you to begin eating. Make sure your hands are always
visible but do not let your elbows fall on the table. A toast will be made and
that will be your cue to drink your beverage. Leaving food on your plate is
considered polite in Argentina, even if you are still hungry. When you
finished your meal place your fork and knife on your plate with the prongs
facing toward you and the handles facing to the right. If there is wine try to
avoid pouring it, because in many cases this would be offensive.
(http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/argentina.html)
(http://www.helium.com/items/1931423-etiquette-and-manners-in-argentina?page=2)
If you attend a funeral while in Argentina you will view the dead person
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immediately after they die. This will either take place at a funeral home or
the place where the person passed away. Coffee will be the only thing served
in some occasions. In the Northeast part of Argentina, funerals are a little
different because of traditions passed down. It will consist of a special
ceremony called Velorio del angelito this title will only be given if the
ceremony is for a childs death. There will be dancing and singing as part of
the tradition at the ceremony. Culture of Argentina - traditional, history, people,
traditions, women, beliefs, food, customs, family, social, marriage, men, life, immigrants,
population, religion, rituals, History and ethnic relationshttp://www.everyculture.com/A-
Bo/Argentina.html#ixzz0yn4jAakJ
Business-specific manners and customs
When conducting business in Argentina make sure you are prepared
for formal conversation and have formal clothing. Argentina is quite different
compared to the rest of Latin America, especially in Buenos Aires or if you
are dealing with high executives of traditional families who own their own
business. Argentineans are very detail-oriented when it comes to your
appearance. Make sure you look your best from your head to your toes. This
is true when you are dealing with very high executives. They will look
critically to your lodging and home so make sure you stay in a top quality
hotel. It will be necessary to schedule an appointment ahead of time because
walk-ins are not welcomed.
When it comes to government bureaucracy you must have a local contact in
order to ease the process. Local contacts will know the ins and outs to
certain business processes. Most business deals happen because of personal
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connections, which is different from most American business deals. Business
with Argentineans takes longer because they want to create a personal
relationship first.
During this process of creating a personal relationship there will be idle
conversation so make sure you know what is currently going on in Argentina.
Also make sure you do not try to speed up this process so you can get to the
business proposition. This will be considered rude. Drinks will be provided,
most likely a cup of espresso. Accepting the beverage will show politeness.
There is no time limit to negotiations. Since business in Argentina takes
longer, patience and cultural understanding is required.
It is a plus if you can speak Spanish, their native tongue. It will
definitely win more business. If you do not know Spanish make sure you ask
for permission to speak English, if this is your only means of communication.
People from Argentina appreciate the effort to speak their language, even if
you only know a little. Another benefit would be to have your business card
translated to Spanish and the documents you are giving to them. Business
can be done on the phone. Yet it is more beneficial if you can do it in person,
it gives you a better chance of accomplishing a business deal. This is
because you can only gain a certain level of trust on the phone. Much
Argentinean communication is done by physical motion, by using hand
gestures when speaking. Gestures that show acceptance include the
distance between people who are in a conversation. The closer the distance
you are from the other person, the more interest is shown. Business deals
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would profit from the opportunity to talk to each other in person.
Make a priority to be eloquent in your speaking. Argentines are
particular about the level of your speaking abilities because they see it as a
reflection of your education. Most communication in Argentina is diplomatic,
which results in very misleading information. This causes frustration for
those that do not know these mannerisms. This usually happens with
potential business partners who are reluctant to say no to the proposal.
Communication can sometimes be a challenge. To understand Argentinean
communication you must look for the context not the content. It is necessary
to be observant of body language, relationships, and the situation. These
things lead to a better understanding of the conversation. During the
negotiation process you should always inform your possible partner of the
option of forfeiting the deal. This saves you valuable time. If you do get to
the negotiation process make sure you are prepared to wait for a long time.
Argentines will do everything possible to get what they want so concessions
will come slowly. Argentineans may not have the best attitude during
negotiation. Another reason why negotiation will take an extended time
periods is because Argentines tend to be very analytical so they have to
review each step. Also, there is corruption in business sector and
government, so there will be checks and balances to look over. This is one of
the reasons why it is so important to build a relationship founded on trust at
the beginning of the negotiation process.
Keys to being successful to closing a deal with an Argentinean are to
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interpret their aspiration and motivations. If money is their motivation, then
you have an easy process. But if you run into someone with no motivation of
money then you will experience problems.
Argentines tend to be not as open to new ideas as old ones. Sometime
making a deal can be very emotional, but make sure you keep composure.
Their views on situations are taken very seriously. They tend to focus more
on intuition.
In family owned companies they tend to have less focus on facts and
figures. They are sold more on your emotions, so make sure you are
enthusiastic and have a positive attitude during the presentation of your
product or service. Negotiations sometimes can seem like they are out of
control. But be forewarned that Argentines tend to act as though they are
disinterested in the business deal. This is done to cause your discomposure
and to make you vulnerable. Also this makes it easier for them to get what
they want.
The most important thing to remember is that nothing has happened
or is final until the contract has been signed. Make sure you keep your
composure and do not be rude. At times, there is so much confusion you
might have no idea where you are standing with your proposition. During
these situations it is good to talk to your key contact of the host company
and to ask them how the negotiation process is going. One thing to be aware
of is that at the last minute Argentines tend to raise the stakes. However,
you should never assume anything is legitimate until it is added to and
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signed on the contract. Everything is subject to change until the contract is
signed.
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Social structure
The Argentines social structure tends to be hierarchical especially in
business organizations. Status in a business organization is important. The
higher you are the more respect you will receive. The way you are addressed
and the way address someone else should always be by the proper
professional title followed by fathers surname, unless they tell you
differently.
Women in Argentina are more involved in the workforce than they
have been in past years. The typical Argentinean women once bearing a
child would leave the workforce. Today Argentinean women are starting to
hire nannies for their children and return to their jobs.
(http://www.communicaid.com/access/pdf/library/culture/doing-business-in/Doing%20Business%20in%20Argentina.pdf)
Equality for women in Argentina has been a struggle even though it is
under their constitution. Women are still fighting for equality in advancement
of position, pay, and labor force. There are no equal opportunities in the
government sector for women. There are more male senators, deputies, and
secretaries of state. Architecture is the only field that women outnumber
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men in Argentina. One of the main issues women have dealt with in the
workplace is sexual harassment. Women in Argentina suffer from domestic
abuse and violence against them frequently. This is at work and in everyday
society. The government has created a battered womens shelter, which is
operated 24/7 in the city of Buenos Aires.
Handicapped access to public places has had a major growth after a
law was created to stop discrimination of the disabled. The law was aimed
mostly for the indigenous people in Argentina, but still today you will hear
reports of police brutality against them.
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Argentina is made up of mostly an upper class and lower class but
recently there has been an immergence of a very large middle class. Most of
the upper class can be traced to former landowners of large estates. The
middle class has gained in number once urbanization and industrialization
took a huge jump because of immigrants immigrating to Argentina. They
created industrial, commercial, and public sector jobs in their economy. In
1980 and the 1990s, there was a huge economic crisis that turned the
middle class back in time where they gained the name The New Poor. The
upper classes are very easily recognized; usually they will be wearing
imported clothes or top Argentine name brands. Style is not fixed. It is much
like the US in that they tend to have fashion change with season and culture.
There was a time where education for upper class was secluded to only
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British and French culture. This is not true anymore. Today, Argentineans
tend to favor more of the North American education and style.
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The Argentinean family is under the category of nuclear family. They
tend to be small families having one or two kids. A big reason for this is the
economy and also family tradition. The children will usually stay at home
with parents until they are married. Their average age is late twenties. Once
they are married they tend to live far away from family. The household
responsibilities are shared between spouse and wife, but usually the wife
takes care of all the chores at home.
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Religion(s)
The religious beliefs in Argentina are 90% claim to be Roman Catholic,
1 million Protestant with different denomination within Christianity, 500.000
are Jewish, and about 100.000 are Islam. An important fact about Roman
Catholic Argentineans is that only 50% of them regularly attend church. The
other 50% might show on special occasions.
(http://www.spainexchange.com/guide/AR-religion.htm)
The middle and upper class urban sectors have recently started to
follow New Age and EASTERN religions. Spiritual phenomena are normal in
Argentina. Many catholics believe in certain saints with healing powers.
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There is also a major influence of sorcerers, which have migrated from Brazil
who bring with them the Afro-Brazilian beliefs. Palm reading and Tarot have
become very popular on weekends in Argentinean fairs.
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Physical and material environments/Aesthetics
Argentina is the eighth largest country in the world compared to the
US. It is one-third its size. Most of Argentinas land consists of lowland,
except for the very mountainous western areas. There are four regions that
make up the topography of Argentina: Andean, Patagonia, subtropical plain
of the north, and the pampas. The Andean region covers 30% of the country.
The Patagonia region covers 300,000 square miles. The average altitude in
Argentina ranges from 300-1,600 ft, even though there are certain parts of
Patagonia that can reach up to 5,000 ft. The huge expanse of well-watered
level plains known as the pampas are a huge characteristic that Argentina
features. The pampas region expands in shape of a half circle from Buenos
Aires to the Andes, to the Chaco, and to Patagonia. It all surrounds the major
city of Argentina, Buenos Aires that holds 80% of the population and is the
source of its greatest wealth. The highest peak in South America is located in
Argentina. It is called Mt. Aconcagua, and its elevation is 22,835 ft.
(http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Americas/Argentina-TOPOGRAPHY.html)
With a varied landscape, it is important to understand that the heart,
mind, and soul of the country are in the capital Buenos Aires. The city is 450
years old and it is where the main operations of business, government, and
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the arts are located. If you ever are traveling in Argentina you will always go
through Buenos Argentina because it is the transportation hub. Its always
important to know that the seasons are opposite in Argentina compared to
American seasons. The winter season will run from June through August. On
average the temperature in Argentina is a very temperate climate.
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The aesthetics of Argentina consist of a mandatory siesta, which is a
time to take a break from work and go back home to see your family. It is
actually is quite nice once you get used to the business hours. Plastic surgery
in Argentina has become a norm so much that it is actually included in your
insurance plan. Plastic surgery in Argentina has the highest per capita rates
of experience. Youthfulness and beauty are very important in the
Argentinean society. Futbol is a national pastime. It is what we call soccer in
the United States. Futbol in Argentina is so important that the country will
paralyze when its country is playing. If traveling on the road you will find no
one on the streets and sometimes if its a world cup match the President will
order for the country to go home and watch the game. Mate is a type of tea
that many Argentineans drink out of tradition, and it is acceptable to take a
break at work for this reason. In the business world Mate is actually a very
important TOOL to negotiation and conversation. Its a very traditional drink
that consists of a special thermal bottle with a metal straw that has a specific
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process to drinking. (http://www.tenfootsquare.com/top-ten-cultural-differences-about-
argentina/)
Hofstedes Five Dimensions
Argentina can be compared to many Latin American countries, and it
can almost be said that their cultures are identical. If we take a closer look
with the help of the Hofstede Framework we will be able to see deeper into
their cultures.
Hofstede Framework consists of five dimensions: Individualism versus
collectivism, Power distance, Uncertainty avoidance, Masculinity vs.
Femininity, and Long-term orientation.
The Uncertainty Avoidance is ranked in the highest on Hofstede
diagram at 85%. This tells us that Argentina societys has a very low
tolerance for uncertainty. A process that Argentina has tried to attempt to
reduce their uncertainty is creating stricter rules, law, policies, and
regulations. Their countrys top priority or goal has become to make sure
they control everything as much as possible to make sure they dont have to
deal with uncertainty. We can definitely see this in their society with their
interactions in relationships. They hold trust factor to a high priority before
taking any risks in any kind of situation. This is also why business
propositions to Argentinean business people take a lot longer process than
usual.
The Power distance is the third highest ranked on Hofstede diagram at
45%. Argentinas power distance tells us that status is held very high. This is
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one of the reasons that it is important to always greet the most important
person first. To know everyones professional title or proper last name is also
very important. In this kind of culture you see more inequality between
different social classes. Respect is another aspect of power distance
dimension. As you can see the manners and customs are more formal than
US manners and customs. In a Business sector, power distance is crucial in
Argentina because it is more formal and casual at different times than an
American businessperson would do business.
Individualism is the fourth highest ranked on Hofsted diagram at 40%.
Individualism in Argentina is relatively high in comparison with other Latin
countries. The reason for such a high Individualism rank relates to their
uncertainty, lack of trust, and them being not very risk adverted. Most Latin
countries have a very high collectivistic rank, but due to the belief of
Argentinean race being pure, European descendants cut out half of its
population because there is also indigenous people who live in Argentina.
The business sector tends to be more in favor of doing business with
business partners of high status, people that are able to speak the same
language as them. There is a great sense of pride and patriotism in being
Argentinean that can be seen especially in their passion for Futbol as they
cheer and dont sleep when their country plays for the world cup. Futbol is
probably one of the only factors that brings together a corrupted country
that has a lack of trust for anyone. The day Argentina plays against one of
its biggest rivals, Brazil, the country suddenly becomes united. They
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become a collectivistic society with their hearts and souls as they watch in
suspense.
Masculinity is the second highest ranked on Hofsted diagram at 55%.
The masculinity versus femininity, tells us that Argentinean women are still
not equal to men in their society. We can definitely see this in the business
sector as more governmental jobs are given to men over women. The role of
women in Argentina has been changing in the last couple of years. Women
today are hiring nannies and going back to work instead of being stay at
home moms, which used to be the norm. There is one field in the job force
women are taking over in Argentina, which is architecture. One major issue
women have at work is sexual harassment, and in most cases they cant do
anything about it because of the society not seeing women as equal and the
women knowing it will lose them their job to speak out. This has been
changing recently to new laws created to protect women.
Hofsted has not yet calculated the Long-term Orientation in Argentina,
but with what I have learned from my research, I would characterize
Argentina in a short-term orientation because of its importance of its culture
and tradition. Argentineans are also very sensitive to how you address them.
They have a more formal greeting approach than an American approach.
Their sense of not being very risk-adverted shows that they like to have a
very steady approach and dont like drastic change immediately. In the
business sector, make sure your approach isnt going to make your partner
feel uncomfortable.
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http://www.geert-hofstede.com/hofstede_argentina.shtml
Summary of key differences/similarities with US culture
Argentina and the US are on two different continents, a couple
thousands miles away, but there are many similarities as well as differences.
Family in Argentina is crucial in the business aspect, and it plays a role in the
collectivistic part of society. Old American culture used to put family first, but
the lack of family time in the US is growing. Family dinner is not common
anymore in America. The youth in Argentina experience a different culture as
they grow up their whole life at home until they are married. The typical
American youth, once the age of 18, either leaves the house to work or
leaves to college away from family. There is more independence in America
with a lack of family time.
When you are in a conversation with an Argentinean, make sure you
dont approach them with a closed mind to what they believe, which is very
common in the way conversation usually occurs in the US. There is no
political correctness in Argentina, so make sure anything said to you or to
someone is not taken in all seriousness. Americans will usually feel awkward
because our culture isnt really open to say what they feel. Argentineans
tend to be so passionate that profanity is not the same there as it is an
America.
Time is one of the biggest differences between the US and Argentina.
Punctuality is not the norm in Argentina as it is in the US. It is important to
be prepared during a business proposition because they will usually start late
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and take a longer process than you are used to.
The way of greeting is also very different in Argentina than in the US. It
is taken to another level becoming more formal. Status also has more
emphasis in Argentina than in the US. For instance, calling someone by their
right title is a sign of respect. There are parts of the US where this is still
true, but it is a tradition that is dying.