I have an elderly German aunt by marriage who considers it an affront that Vodafone sends her chirpy business letters starting "Hallo <<first name>>!" and continuing in the familiar second person instead of the more (to her) respectful "Sehr geehrte Frau Dr. <<last name>>," and formal "Sie" (grammatically third person plural, but also the formal second person). First names and familiar second person grammar are very much reserved for family and friends in that generation.
Is there a similar sentiment among older people in parts of Asia?
Is there a similar sentiment among older people in parts of Asia?