2006-10-13 04:08:26 · 10 answers · asked by lcd 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I'm a doctor, but not an MD. In the university most people call me by name. My direct superior called me Doctor until I asked him not to. My bosses boss calls me by name or Professor. When I use doctor to introduce myself, be careful, it is usually because I want to cut through red tape or am otherwise less than happy.
I'll call other doctors Doctor until we know each other to be on a first name basis.
2006-10-13 04:50:08 · answer #1 · answered by OldGringo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand that for historical reasons surgeons are addressed as Mr. rather than Dr. in England.
2006-10-13 11:20:54 · answer #2 · answered by Angelos 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You would NOT address Dr. Smith as Dr. Smith if you are married to him.. if you are good friends out on a fishing trip with him, playing golf with him, etc.
2006-10-13 11:51:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I never address doctor's by the title. i call them by their first name so that they know I'm not intimidated by them Unfortunately I have too much experince in the field.
2006-10-13 11:16:08 · answer #4 · answered by St.Anger 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm guessing when their doctor(ate) title is for something other than medical - like a teacher with a doctorate? Just a guess...
2006-10-13 11:27:33 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I never called my doctor " doctor so and so" I think he would be offended. I just use his name.
2006-10-13 11:17:19 · answer #6 · answered by spiveyracing 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
lol. yeah, when you're in bed with him. or if you know him personally, like he's a friend of yours.
2006-10-13 11:15:47 · answer #7 · answered by practicalwizard 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hmmm, probably not when you're in bed with him.
2006-10-13 11:11:17 · answer #8 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When their name isn't so and so.
2006-10-13 11:16:09 · answer #9 · answered by OU812 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
when ur married to them or ur their close friend
2006-10-13 11:23:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋