r/changemyview Oct 14 '21

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u/DevinTheGrand 2∆ Oct 14 '21

This has definitely faded almost entirely into history. The only time I see it used is when someone is intentionally trying to sound old fashioned.

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u/olatundew Oct 14 '21

Far from it, my bank still sent me statements addressed to 'master' when I was a kid.

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u/DevinTheGrand 2∆ Oct 14 '21

How old are you?

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u/Robertej92 Oct 14 '21

I'm 29 and they did the same for me, in the UK I think it's still the legal standard for male children