Punctuation after Mr or Ms

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Deepurple

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Dear American Teachers,

I would like to know if a period is required after Mr, Mrs or Ms?

Thank you.
 

Rover_KE

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In BE a full stop is not required.

Others will speak for themselves.

Rover
 

TheParser

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Dear American Teachers,

I would like to know if a period is required after Mr, Mrs or Ms?

Thank you.

********** NOT a teacher **********

Hello, Deepurple.

Americans would greatly appreciate your using periods:

Mr. Smith

Mrs. Jones

Ms. Carpenter (BUT Miss Carpenter)

Dr. Taylor

THANK YOU
 
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