Advisor Jman1308 306 Posted February 10 Advisor Report Share Posted February 10 How to Appropriately Address Others The basics on how to appropriately address another are simple and can be picked up quite easily, Rank followed by Name. But I am going to explain a few common practices that not everyone may be aware of. Imperial High Command is welcome to use any of theses materials for their own Officer Training Sessions. If you find this useful and would like me to make more of these in future, please inform me of such and I may consider it. Superior or Subordinate When coming up to a superior, typically unless you are directly referring to somebody in-particular and you are a lower rank, you can just refer to them as "Sir" or "Ma'am" for simplicity. Unfortunately for the higher ranks, you don't have that luxury when talking to subordinates. However, I also have a trick for that. You can dumb them down to their job. "Trooper", "Crewman" or "Commander" (Refer to Position Addressing Section) Utilize Last Name Whenever utilizing ones name ether in reference or addressing them, you should always maintain a professional standard by using their last name. In some formal instances a full name may be appropriate. You also do not necessary have to even include a name when addressing an individual and can simply mention their Rank. However, this does not work all the time, especially when there are multiple persons in reference of the similar rank. Addressing one souly by their last name is acceptable in some situations but you should steer clear of such particularly if they are your superior. General Cassio Tagge → General Tagge → General ≠ General Cassio ≠ Cassio ≠ Tagge Director Orson Krennic → Director Krennic → Director ≠ Director Orson ≠ Orson ≠ Krennic Colonel Wullf Yularen → Colonel Yularen → Colonel ≠ Colonel Wullf ≠ Wullf ≠ Yularen Shortening Ranks This one may come as a shock, but in most scenarios it is unnecessary to utilize an individuals full rank, shortening it can be a good way to save time and get to the point without exhausting you and the listener. In some formal instances a full rank may be appropriate. Fleet Admiral → Admiral Lieutenant General → General Second Lieutenant → Lieutenant Master Sergeant → Sergeant Position Addressing Sometimes you may not be aware of who you are looking for and asking for them by position will clearly outline who you seek. Or addressing one by their position is a good way to gauge their authority and role to you and those around you. In this case you can refer/ask for them by their position instead of rank and name. Person in-charge of a Sector → Sector Moff/Governor Person in-charge of the Fleet → Fleet Commander Person in-charge of an Outpost → Outpost Commander Person in-charge of Logistics → Supply Master Leader of Something → Commander Soldier → Trooper Respect Obvious what I am getting at here, if somebody is your superior, you don't act insubordinate to them and you speak to them with respect, even if you dislike them. Especially if they are a Flag Officer or member of Command. This goes double when dealing with Bureaucrats, Governors and Senators as they will always believe they are entitled to getting their own way and speaking to them in a disrespectful tone will likely get you politically burned or worse. Special Instances Finally, I have a small chart here that outlines the titles certain individuals go by. The "Preferred Title" is what is most commonly used despite them having a "Proper Rank". Placing "My", "Your" or "His/Her" may be appropriate for specific titles. Special Mention @TheNegotiator @Kristofer 3 10 Link to post Share on other sites
TheNegotiator 83 Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 17 minutes ago, Jman1308 said: Special Mention @TheNegotiator Ah yes, size 8 font. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Sinatra 222 Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 You think i'm not still gonna address everyone by their OOC name.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Yuri 213 Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 I'll just stick to big rig Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 3,345 Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 "Scarnon cunt." 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Binny 206 Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 I’m going to continue to call Vader, “mate”... @Misahu Link to post Share on other sites
Kristofer 1,032 Posted February 11 Report Share Posted February 11 Still going to call Admiral Versio 'dad'. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Boris 224 Posted February 11 Report Share Posted February 11 I don't see Janitor Manager as a CL6 rank...Is the spreadsheet busted, I'm not being fully addressed in formal scenarios 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
suna 66 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 how about tk number Link to post Share on other sites
Strix 85 Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 (edited) On 2/13/2021 at 10:57 PM, suna said: how about tk number identifying by a TK number is usually internal from higher ranks within the regiment or at a ID checkpoint. every now and then others who order you will use that if you have it. most of the time it is more convinient saying TK-3242 or like LS-631 rather thank tonk and john not everyone would know your identification Edited February 18 by Clover Link to post Share on other sites
yeff 112 Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 On 2/11/2021 at 11:35 AM, Kristofer said: Still going to call Admiral Versio 'dad'. fair rp wtf, iden would call him daddy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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