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When using last names, sure it's fine to insist on Dr. Smith over Mr./Ms. Smith. But if everybody at the company is on a first-name basis but you insist on hav
by amyjess 11y ago
When using last names, sure it's fine to insist on Dr. Smith over Mr./Ms. Smith.
But if everybody at the company is on a first-name basis but you insist on having everybody call you Dr. Smith, you're being unreasonable.
- nommm-nommm 11y agoI don't think its unreasonable to request someone address you with a professional title in a professional environment. "We're on a first name basis here" is cultural, unlike the other stuff mentioned, so there's that. But its pretty bizarre. Would you also fire them for wearing business attire instead of shorts because "this is a casual environment?"