The etymology of lunch.

[Madison]

Originally posted by Miss Tree

Why don't you want to be called "Mister"?

I call you "Mister" because I respect you and your fearless self-expression. It was quite refreshing to read on the "Moment of silence" thread.
But if you insist, I'll be more casual from now on.

Fearless self-expression has become a way of life, practically, and not by choice. I've been told by a lot of people, my parents included, that I would be best to retreat away to the solitude of my own devices rather than makes waves like I do - everywhere I go, but I can't just give in to the status quo that way. I'm not sure why, really, it's just a drive within me.

I'm exceedinly grateful to have your respect, honestly, and I hope that I don't seem otherwise. 'Mister' carries with it a whole slew of connotations that make me very, very uncomfortable, and it also brings to bear a number of expectations which I cannot meet. I'd rather the word didn't exist, really. Informality is wonderful. Michael is fine, and M would be even better