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[Cappy]

Spoiler!

This is by far the worst offence to titles...

[MoneyGuy]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Can't wait for the Chiropractor discussion since they are neither a MD or PhD but call themselves doctors.

I call my chiropractor by his first name. Not a doctor, I won’t refer to him as such.

[MoneyGuy]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

People who insist on being called Doctor outside of their workplace are the most annoying humans ever. Unless you’re actively doctoring, you don’t need to be called doctor.

It reminds me of the maestro Seinfeld episode.

I’ve never met one of those. I’ve dealt with numerous folks with PhDs but every one has said to use his or her first name.

Related, are dentists true doctors?

[btimbit]

I can't be the only one that checks the "dr" prefix on random forms, right? Not on anything official but I always laugh that it's even an option, so have some Sliver type fun with it

[Cappy]

Originally Posted by MoneyGuy

I’ve never met one of those. I’ve dealt with numerous folks with PhDs but every one has said to use his or her first name.

Related, are dentists true doctors?

Spoiler!

[Macman]

I call my dentist Dr and it’s mostly out of courtesy I suppose. What do you say when you call and make an appointment for example?

[calumniate]

https://healthenews.mcgill.ca/use-of...gills-systems/

Think it varies province to province, but a PHD does not grant you a Dr. prefix in Quebec

[Raekwon]

Originally Posted by Macman

I call my dentist Dr and it’s mostly out of courtesy I suppose. What do you say when you call and make an appointment for example?

Since I feel dentistry should be included in medical healthcare I don't oppose calling a dentist Dr.

[Knut]

It is appropriate to Call Optometrists and Dentists DR within the the office. That is when we can use the term. Outside though it should be via first name.

Personally, I let me patients decide if they want to call me Doctor or by my first name. I am pretty informal.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by btimbit

I can't be the only one that checks the "dr" prefix on random forms, right? Not on anything official but I always laugh that it's even an option, so have some Sliver type fun with it

I've done it before for ####s and giggles. Why not?

[TorqueDog]

Originally Posted by btimbit

I can't be the only one that checks the "dr" prefix on random forms, right? Not on anything official but I always laugh that it's even an option, so have some Sliver type fun with it

I had a Sports Illustrated subscription with "Dr." as my prefix. I was 8.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

I worked with a guy that wanted to be called Captain.

in a previous career he was a Sea Captain, that drove large vessels around the world.

Dude had Captain "Full Name" in his signature, on his business cards. I once introduced him by his full name and he actually said "It is Captain "Full Name".

What a huge D-Bag that guy was.

Pilots too.

"Who made this Clown a Captain?? He's a Pilot and he should be happy with that! Tell 'The Captain' that Air Marshall Carlin says...."

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by TorqueDog

I had a Sports Illustrated subscription with "Dr." as my prefix. I was 8.

I preferred the military titles, so went with Rear Admiral.

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

I preferred the military titles, so went with Rear Admiral.

I would be surprised if that wasn’t someone’s porn name.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Cappy

Spoiler!

This is by far the worst offence to titles...

*Shudder*

The only person who would consider that in any way 'okay' I can already envision the Ultimate Karen conversation.

"I want to speak to your Superior Officer!"

[TheoFleury]

Originally Posted by Wormius

I would be surprised if that wasn’t someone’s porn name.

Yes

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

I preferred the military titles, so went with Rear Admiral.

I picked Master Seaman

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

I picked Master Seaman

But enough about your prom date.

[Lubicon]

Originally Posted by MoneyGuy

I’ve never met one of those. I’ve dealt with numerous folks with PhDs but every one has said to use his or her first name.

Related, are dentists true doctors?

Dentists and Pharmacists yes. At least in Alberta.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

But enough about your prom date.

That was Leading Seaman