I posed a question previously as to why doctors always introduce themselves as Dr. instead of Mr?

Question

or instead of just their name. I know they must do so in a medical setting, but what I meant (but didn't state) was why they insist on doing so in all other places when no one gives a rat's behind if he/she is a doctor. THAT's what bugs me...I got some nasty replies from my first question so just thougt I 'd say what I REALLY meant to say in the first place.

Answer 1

I would use that title also if I worked my butt off for 8 years or so to earn it.

Answer 2

That's because traditionally, once you've earned certain titles, you no longer ARE a Mr. In American society, this only occurs in a few professions (medical doctor, judges, religious leaders, the President, General). All the others are usually temporary.

Those who have earned a Doctorate in areas other than medicine generally don't use the title in social situations in the US, depending, of course, on the crowd you run with.

Answer 3

Most Drs do it because they have worked long and hard for that title. Anyone can be a Mr, Mrs (if married), or Ms, but a doctorate takes a lot of time and effort. It is a title that is earned and deserved, so many Drs will use it. I know of some who could care less what they are called, though.

Answer 4

Well, it is kinda a pride thing for anyone with a M.D. or a PhD to introduce themselves as doctors because they went to school for it. And I am not talking about 4 year or 6 years of college they went to school for 10 or more years. They earned that titled. It is what sperates them from being just knoweldgable about a particular subject to expert or specialist in their field of study. PhD requires 2 or more years of field study then a "thesis" paper (its not called that when you going for a higher study field but i have blanked out and can't recall). Just think after all that hard work wouldn't you want to be called a dr?

Answer 5

Well so much time spent in school and going through practically the hardest form of studies out there, I think they have earned the pay and respect. I'm not a doctor but I know how hard it is to become one. There is big difference if you went to school to work on a sociology major and spend 10 years of your life studying the human anatomy.

Answer 6

This is a very good question! I believe that they may do so for one of the following re sons:

A. She/He is accustomed to introducing themselves in this manner, therefore it has become a habit.
B. She/He simply feels it is appropriate to introduce themselves this way.
C. She?He has low self esteem and feels the need to brag about themselves.

I do no, of course, want to offend any doctors, i was simply stating my opinion. I fully understand that it takes a lot to get through medical school, and do not need to be reminded of that fact at this time.

Answer 7

...it's a Professional title (rightfully earned)... if you put in the years of time and study that a doctor did, you'd like to have your Professional title as well... Like Rev. Martin Luther King.
General Douglas MacArthur... Chief Crazy Horse, President Ronald Regan, Lord Jesus............

Answer 8

Well, in a social situation, if a sudden medical emergency came up, it would be handy to know there was a doctor present.
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Answer 9

Because they went through eight years of college, and four years of internship and residence to get the title and they want their accomplishments to be acknowledged.
Why would it bug you?

Answer 10

Because doctors of anything work VERY HARD to have the right to be called "doctor" instead of "mister".