Susan,
I've just remembered the situation at my last art group exhibition , one of my paintings was being considered for purchase by the local civic society as part of history of the town . David who runs the group introduced me to the Mayor , I was wearing a smart dress with a blue jacket and wedges , he lightly shook my hand and smiled and asked how he addressed me , I replied I'm Terri but please don't call me Mister , he politely replied , " I certainly won't !"
