Thom Mayne

You might say that when you step inside, you're entering a honorific space, but that's something totally different than experiencing it. And in architecture the experience comes first. That has the deepest effect on us.

American Architect

Alissa Quart

An IPO-mad technology boom made 'selling out' itself into an honorific.

American Writer

The use of honorifics can show deep cultural respect and is essential in some languages like Japanese and Korean.

Cultural Importance

Honorifics often signal formality and politeness; using them in casual conversations may sound strange.

Formality Level

Honorifics are used to acknowledge a person's social status, which could be due to age, job, or experience.

Social Hierarchy

Honorifics are used before a person's name to show expertise, like 'Dr.' for doctors and 'Prof.' for professors.

Addressing Professionals

Use honorifics in ceremonial or official events to show respect, as it's expected and polite.

Ceremonial Occasions

Some honorifics could be old-fashioned; learn the current usage to avoid sounding outdated.

Historical Context

 That was a religious honorific. And Augustus didn’t seek power for his own sake. As winner of the civil war and commander of the most troops, it was his duty to restore law and order to Rome so that other factions didn’t continue fighting. He didn’t restore the law - he made it subordinate to him! Not true.

History vs. Augustus -...

 grand parting visit they have all earned an honorific title for the men Hodja for the women pilgrims arrived alone in a current of a million strangers and go home writing a spiritual wave of rebirth