am i suppose to use their title like Dr. or Mr...or use their first name or maybe i should ask them ?
thank you guys for answering my Qs and sorry for my English
2007-08-31 22:13:08 · 13 answers · asked by Mama 81 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
This depends on a number of factors.
My suggeston is, on the first day, introduce yourself to them by you full name. "Hello, I am Sally Bloggs". If they say "Hello Miss Bloggs", you should call them by Mr, Dr, etc. If they say "Hi Sally", call them by their first names.
The exception is your boss. Ask her/him how they wish to be addressed. They will advise what the protocol is.
And if you do make a mistake ... don't worry, simply correct it from that point on.
Good luck with the job :-)
2007-09-01 05:06:55 · answer #1 · answered by thing55000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are working with them at the same job they do, then address them in the same form with which they address each other. If they are your bosses or supervisors, use the title unless they ask you to use first name. If you're not sure, use title. People don't mind getting too much respect, but they might be angry at getting too little.
2007-09-01 09:34:41 · answer #2 · answered by kill_yr_television 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on a lot of things. If you guys are all coworkers, and at the same levels, then you can call them by their first names. If you however are a receptionist at a clinic, then you call the Dr.'s "Dr."
If you are a secretary you call your boss "Mr."
There is no need for formality if you are all at the same level and it's a casual workspace.
HOWEVER, if they all call you "Miss So and So" then yeah give them the same courtesy. If they call you by your first name though, there is no harm in you doing the same.
Hope that helps. :)
2007-09-01 05:20:50 · answer #3 · answered by equinebeing 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Titles are appropriate unless given the permission to drop to a name basis. I have titles but the titles and $1.00 still get a Pepsi so I do not require people call me by my titles. Yes I said Titles, more than one! ;)
2007-09-04 22:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by cowboy_christian_fellowship 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. A lot of the people I work with are 40 years younger than me. In a work situation everybody is equal. There will be individual strengths and weaknesses regardless of age. Just enjoy yourself, do your job to the best of your ability and be a good team player. it's what keeps us all in work. And your English seems OK to me
2007-09-01 05:25:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think miss manners would tell you to always use their title until they tell you not too. I think that in this day and age though that it would be all right to call them by their name if that is what everyone else is calling them. Just as long as you are not calling them DUDE.
2007-09-04 10:47:44 · answer #6 · answered by good directions 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You address them exactly how everyone else who works with them does. Most likely by their first name. Don't let the age gap have any factor in how you address them.
2007-09-01 05:23:20 · answer #7 · answered by - 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You address them as Dr., Mr., Mrs. and so on.
You don't ask them if first names are ok.
They tell you if first names are ok.
They should also address you as Mr., Mrs. Ms. as well.
2007-09-01 05:22:23 · answer #8 · answered by thefinalresult 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well aren't we all equal in God's eyes?
it doesn't matter if they're older than you (by gasp, 18 yrs)
just call them what u want, or maybe you should ask them. . .
hope that helps:)
2007-09-01 05:36:41 · answer #9 · answered by Kajoleole 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask them what they would like you to call them. That shows respect and you will earn their respect by asking them. It will start you off on the right foot, and good luck
2007-09-01 05:21:58 · answer #10 · answered by Diane B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋