- published: 22 May 2016
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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.
I'm not mister right
But I'll settle for mister right now
So here I am tonight
Pulling all the stops just like the night before
Emptier the words I speak
I swear the game gets easier by the day
I'm so concerned
Cosmo's never been so true
While you watch for all the signs
Of all the things that I will do.
Last call is right around the corner and I
Think there's something you should know
About me
Lets stop wasting all our time
Cause tonight you're gonna be mine
I'm not mister right
But I'll settle for mister right now
And I know I could do better
But my prospects are wearing too thin
They're wearing too thin
It's time to react.
And by now my confidence is rolling at will
You can't resist this so I'll try to take advantage
Of every single weakness you have
I'm not mister right. But I'll settle for mister right
And I know I could do better
But my prospects are wearing too thin
They're wearing too thin
Last call is right around the corner
And I think there's something you should know
About me
Lets stop wasting all our time
Cause tonight your gunna be mine
I'm not mister right