I work as a nanny for a great family and am on a first name basis with them. They are both physicians. Yesterday I was asked to bring the children by one of the offices to see the staff. When one of the staff asked me whose children they were I casually said his first name, assuming the staff in that small office of the hospital knew who I would be referring to. It immediately occured to me that perhaps I should have used his title.
What do you think?
2006-11-30 22:14:33 · 7 answers · asked by Ann 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
If it's a small town and a small office they know who you're talking about. It may have been more "proper" to use the title, but they figured it out. No biggie.
2006-12-01 01:44:44 · answer #1 · answered by GLSigma3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using a title would have sounded much better. At home it may be ok. But around other people who work with your employer you should use the title.
2006-12-01 08:36:40 · answer #2 · answered by arl21amber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Title, absolutely. Then you're covered because even if the office is a little more casual, absolutely everyone will know who you're referring to.
2006-12-01 06:16:45 · answer #3 · answered by Samslou 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Title. You have permision to call your employers by their first names. But when people do that, they usually mean in private In public, its always good form to refer to your employers by their titles (Dr., Mr, Mrs... etc.)
2006-12-01 07:50:34 · answer #4 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct Dr. Jones It is respectfull
2006-12-01 07:41:41 · answer #5 · answered by devora k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, out of respect.
2006-12-01 07:43:10 · answer #6 · answered by d3midway semi-retired 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dr....It doesn't take THAT much effort on your part does it???
2006-12-01 06:18:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋