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Mister, usually written in its abbreviated form Mr or Mr. (American English), is a commonly used English honorific for men under the rank of knighthood. The title derived from master, as the equivalent female titles, Mrs., Miss, and Ms, all derived from the archaic mistress. The title master was retained and used for boys and young men, but is now less commonly used. The plural form is Misters, or the abbreviation Messrs (UK) or Messrs. (US) ( /ˈmɛsərz/). This is an English abbreviation of the French "messieurs" (French pronunciation: [mesjø]), sometimes pronounced /ˈmɛsərz/ in English.
When addressing someone directly: Mr. is usually used with the last name only ("May I help you, Mr. Thompson?"). In other circumstances, it can be used with either the last name or the full name ("This is Mr. John Smith."; "Would you please help, Mr Smith?"). In formal written address, it is usually used along with the full name, or with initials and surname.
When a man's name is unknown, "mister" is sometimes used informally by itself in direct address, as in, "Hello, mister," or "Are you all right, mister?" rather than the standard form of address, "Sir". Though not necessarily meant disrespectfully, such use may to some people seem rude.
Violence creates violence
So the media likes to say,
Stuffed with their non-gratitude,
They lock themselves away.
Sit at home and watch TV,
Safe in their private place.
And all the time they're wondering,
What's happened to the human race.
Try and hide all of their fears
Try and hide all of their tears
Devastation's on the way,
Small price for them to pay
For living - in the world today
Problems making problems,
Their minds can't comprehend
Don't trust Mr. Nobody
Cos nobody's his friend
Living in their own real world
Where no one's on the take
And people live in conflict,
Too afraid to make mistakes
Silence creates silence,
So the people like to say
Blame it on minorities,
And lock the kids away
Close down inner cities,
On authorities command
Man's attempt at solitude,
Has played its final hand