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James Dempster wrote:
> On Tue, 19 Feb 2002 12:58:33 +0000, Sally wrote:
>
> >I am thinking here of a person who has no family connection with
> >Scotland whatsoever and who has bought a Feudal Barony.
> >
> >Is it considered 'bad form' for him to use the title 'Baron Of ...'
> >as his everyday name (whether or not he is entitled to),
particularly
> >in England, where he is obviously allowing people to assume that it
is
> >an English title.
> >
> Yes - especially if not entitled to it. Even then, I know at least
> four feudal barons (one 3 or 4 times over) who would never use such a
> style except in jest or if someone was *really* pissing them off and
> the high handed approach was the only thing to do. Even then, the use
> of a title doesn't really impress many people these days. In many
> circumstances it could have the opposite effect to the one intended.
>
> Of course there's not much you can do about it. Sniggering is good.
If
> an acquaintence starts doing it, the cut direct is suitable etquette.
>
> James
>
>
> James Dempster
>
> Briefadel and tradespeople to the side door please.
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