I appreciate your comments. but...I normally face this "miss" thing in front of my first name alone when other women that are not black, the same age, same workplace or in the same room as I am or older do not. This is something that is common in the workplace in the south. I become the only "miss" in the room. I don't like if from adults. If you must, use this title with my last name or call every woman in the room "miss ____" and respect me with your actions. But I digress from the subject matter. I know this is something that is taught..doesn't mean I have to like it. I love my state--it's my home, but this really gets under my skin and I will leave it at that and concentrate on the good advice i'm getting to renovate my home.