Cross-cultural Differences in Preferred Forms of Address: Implications for Work with African American Adults

Using an individual’s last name indicates respect and contributes to positive interaction with African American clients and adults of African descent. This paper discusses the importance of using social titles as a proper form of address during, and sometimes after, the initial professional relat...

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Main Authors: Wanda Lott Collins, Sharon E. Moore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indiana University School of Social Work 2004-12-01
Series:Advances in Social Work
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Online Access:https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/advancesinsocialwork/article/view/65