I belong to an English teachers’ group where we call each other “XX-sensei.” However, I retired from teaching about five years ago, and now it feels strange when I’m called “XX-sensei.” While the title gives me a warm feeling, I realize that I’m not a “sensei” now. One day, I suggested that we stop calling each other “sensei.” Of course, it’s not mandatory. If someone prefers to continue using the title, that is perfectly fine. Unfortunately, one member disagreed and decided to leave the group. He values the tradition of addressing teachers as ‘sensei’ and disliked my proposal. I’m sorry that he didn’t fully understand me.  (106 words)