If someone is a doctor, I find that people always refer to him/her as Dr. Last Name, even when they are not working, like on their day off or after work. Why is that the only profession that you refer to the person by their profession at all times?
2007-07-16 18:37:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
If I don't know someone well and refer to him / her as Dr. Smith, I will do that all of the time, not only sometimes. Doctor is a title like Mr. It does not change.
I worked for a doctor for several years so knew several of them socially. I referred to them by their first name - I didn't switch back to "doctor' when they were in their work clothes.
2007-07-16 18:56:48 · answer #1 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For medical practitioners, just consider it an act of cruelty - to remind these poor wretches that they are always on call, that they can never get a moments peace and the they are generally expected to save the day at the drop of a hat.
Sounds a lot like Superman/Superwoman to me
2007-07-16 21:25:13 · answer #2 · answered by cornflake#1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the nature of your relationship with your doctor. Some will ask you to call them by their first name. I worked in an organization where there were many doctors, we all addressed each other by our first names, doctors or not.
2007-07-16 18:49:36 · answer #3 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
college prof's that are PhD are also called Dr so and so. they must publish papers and books. It is a sign of respect for all the hard work and respect they deserve.Md's that are specialists can 12 or more years or education and never stop learning.They are often published and conduct or are involved with medical studies.
2007-07-16 22:16:45 · answer #4 · answered by lynnvinnysmommy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have earned the title so you must address them by that title, especially if it is a profession. Almost all people in professions take an oath before being admitted into that profession. They have to stay true to that oath at all times. There is no off duty from it.
2007-07-16 18:42:07 · answer #5 · answered by Trillian 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I've had the same Dr.for 3 yrs and i aways calls him Dr. and all the other Dr. in his office i also call them Dr. the workers and assistants i called them by their first name.
2007-07-16 19:31:29 · answer #6 · answered by rebelady28379 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is the proper form of address for a Doctor, no matter what the time or circumstances.
2007-07-16 18:48:24 · answer #7 · answered by sissyd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My uncle is a Dr., but I never call him that, I don't even use it when I write him letters.
I guess it depends on your relationship with the person.
2007-07-17 02:08:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see what you mean. You don't call someone Teacher Mrs. _______. Or Plumber Mr. ________.
Whatever job a person has, they've earned it.
2007-07-16 18:48:49 · answer #9 · answered by KRIS 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't speak for anyone else, but I don't always.
2007-07-16 19:05:48 · answer #10 · answered by barbara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋