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Originally Posted by Martian
Whatever they want to be called.
Sure, calling a senior individual by their first name when uninvited is disrespectful. When meeting a friend or girlfriend's parents, I always start out with Mr. or Mrs. (or Ms., if appropriate) X. If I'm uncorrected, that's what it stays. If, however, I'm asked to call them by their first name, I reckon it would be a greater disrespect to go against their wishes.
All in all, it's not generally that big a deal. Just do what comes naturally.
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You can't do better than what they want! I've always called my in-laws Mr. & Mrs. - for 30 years. However, my parents have nicknames they wanted my wife to call them. It's worked out well.