big deal!
2007-01-23 08:17:07 · 6 answers · asked by here today, gone to maui ★ 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Good question. Maybe its an ego booster or something...
I know its a lot of hard work to get your PHD, but you don't have to correct every person you come in contact with. I know some people like that... I also know some people who are not.
2007-01-23 08:21:41 · answer #1 · answered by D City 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Those are the ones that attach must of their self esteem to the fact that they hold a PhD. Actually, it annoys me when they get too uptight about it.
If they correct me by calmly saying, "Actually, it's Dr.", I'll go ahead and call them doctor.
Some will do it all angry or snooty. In that case, depending on my mood, I'll either ignore it and keep calling them Mr./Ms. or laugh and say, "You're as much a doctor as I am, and I don't have a stethescope."
It's a respect thing. They ask to be called doctor respectfully, I'll do it. If they don't, I won't.
2007-01-23 09:02:16 · answer #2 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel the same way. And as far as I'm concerned, all they will ever get out of me is mr or mrs. I won't honor anyone more than my mother!
2007-01-23 08:21:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't care, but others do; it's a matter of etiquette. And etiquette, at its best, is about making others comfortable. To that end, assume that anyone with a doctorate wants to be called Dr., and if they correct you with something more informal later, accept that as well.
2007-01-23 08:21:05 · answer #4 · answered by rhetorica 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most don't. I always feel funny when someone refers to me as "Doctor."
I have to admit, though, that when I was teaching I loved it when my undergraduates called me Professor.
2007-01-23 08:55:39 · answer #5 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am of the opinion that they believe the degree makes them and without who else who they be. Whine Whine
2007-01-23 08:21:27 · answer #6 · answered by LOLO W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋