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Archivesuse of "senior" and "junior" in engagement announcement
I was named after my father, and my name is Robert _____, Jr. To distinguish us, his name was written Robert _____, Sr.
My sister recently announced her daughter's (my niece's) engagement, and the article stated that my niece was the granddaughter of Robert _____. The abbreviated word "Sr.) was not listed as part of his name.
This announcement occurred in the small town where we all grew up, and some people, including me, are wondering why Sr. was not added to the announcement to distinguish his identity from mine.
My sister recently announced her daughter's (my niece's) engagement, and the article stated that my niece was the granddaughter of Robert _____. The abbreviated word "Sr.) was not listed as part of his name.
This announcement occurred in the small town where we all grew up, and some people, including me, are wondering why Sr. was not added to the announcement to distinguish his identity from mine.
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Ah, the trials and tribulations of seniors/juniors. ;-)
My husband is James, Jr., and as far as I know, my father-in-law has only used Sr. on wedding announcements, programs, etc. He's never used it in an "official" capacity. I don't think there's any one right way to do it.
One of the funnier things that has happened to my husband and me as a result of his junior status is that we've begun to receive mail from AARP and AARP-related companies. I've even received mail addressed to the wife of a retired spouse!
If I were you, I'd simply ask my sister why she omitted the Sr. reference. It might have been an oversight. And as mentioned, since you live in a small town, people likely know who's who.
My husband is James, Jr., and as far as I know, my father-in-law has only used Sr. on wedding announcements, programs, etc. He's never used it in an "official" capacity. I don't think there's any one right way to do it.
One of the funnier things that has happened to my husband and me as a result of his junior status is that we've begun to receive mail from AARP and AARP-related companies. I've even received mail addressed to the wife of a retired spouse!
If I were you, I'd simply ask my sister why she omitted the Sr. reference. It might have been an oversight. And as mentioned, since you live in a small town, people likely know who's who.
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Well, according to BtN
"Junior is used to distinguish a son with the same name as his father." (no mention of usage for Senior)
Senior is used, I figure, when both men are being mentioned or when there might be an ambiguity. Such as, on the announcement of your own daughter's engagement. I suppose that it is conventional to have omitted Sr. in this case, since there was no need to mention you on the invite, and the default assumption would be that Robert refers to your dad (while Robert Jr. identifies you). Names are sort of first-come, first-serve that way - he was Robert before you were, so conventionally, his seniority means he gets to be Robert without qualifications.
I don't think you should take it personally at all, especially considering in your small town, folks generally know that there's a Robert Jr as well as a Robert, and that you (I assume) probably have no grandkids of marriageable age.
- chazda
"Junior is used to distinguish a son with the same name as his father." (no mention of usage for Senior)
Senior is used, I figure, when both men are being mentioned or when there might be an ambiguity. Such as, on the announcement of your own daughter's engagement. I suppose that it is conventional to have omitted Sr. in this case, since there was no need to mention you on the invite, and the default assumption would be that Robert refers to your dad (while Robert Jr. identifies you). Names are sort of first-come, first-serve that way - he was Robert before you were, so conventionally, his seniority means he gets to be Robert without qualifications.
I don't think you should take it personally at all, especially considering in your small town, folks generally know that there's a Robert Jr as well as a Robert, and that you (I assume) probably have no grandkids of marriageable age.
- chazda
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And you are asking *us*... why?
For all we know, it could have been a typo. Really, if you want to know why there was no "Sr." you should ask your sister.
Also, since your town is small, I assume that people know that there are Robert Sr. and Robert Jr., and that Senior is the grandfather in question.
For all we know, it could have been a typo. Really, if you want to know why there was no "Sr." you should ask your sister.
Also, since your town is small, I assume that people know that there are Robert Sr. and Robert Jr., and that Senior is the grandfather in question.
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