2006-12-18 14:43:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Dr. is a term of respcect and also signifies that this person is knowledgable in whatever area they are a doctor of. To call someone Mr. is only to identify them as a male. To call someone Dr. shows that they have the education to deserve that distinction.
2006-12-18 14:46:00 · answer #1 · answered by Aristippus1976 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its ok to call a Dr. Mr.
2006-12-18 14:56:51 · answer #2 · answered by World Cup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A DR. is a male or female that has acquired that high level of education, ie MD, ED, etc
An MR is an adult male, sometimes used on younger people to invoke more mature behavior.
2006-12-18 14:51:59 · answer #3 · answered by Rockies VM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You call someone Dr. when they have completed a Doctorate degree or Ph. D. program for a field of study.
2006-12-18 14:47:04 · answer #4 · answered by collegegirl6931 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call him/her Dr. if he/she has a PHD in any subject.
Otherwise, mr/miss/mrs.
2006-12-18 14:51:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have the title or degree to back up "Dr."
2006-12-18 14:57:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can only call some one Dr. if they have a PhD or a doctorate. its a matter of being polite and recognizing their accomplishment.
2006-12-18 14:52:02 · answer #7 · answered by sarajane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ego.
2006-12-18 15:22:01 · answer #8 · answered by Dragoness A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋