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I think when I walked back into my defense and they said "congratulations, Doctor Drucker" was the last time anyone ever called me Doctor except for possibly a
by dmd 2y ago
I think when I walked back into my defense and they said "congratulations, Doctor Drucker" was the last time anyone ever called me Doctor except for possibly a hotel clerk when I selected 'Dr' as my honorific.
It's just not in the culture, assuming you mostly work among other PhDs.
- kkielhofner 2y agoGrowing up my dad was a very well known PhD in his field (Occupational Therapy). There were quite a few people who insisted on using Doctor when referring to others, calling themselves Doctor, etc. He never did but I experienced it quite a bit.
- dmd 2y agoI'm talking about scientific/research PhDs, not medical. The title is absolutely used in medical.