Comment on Miss Manners: Dr. Offended? Why can doctors use my first name, but I can’t use theirs?

Miss Manners: Dr. Offended? Why can doctors use my first name, but I can’t use theirs?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I moved to a new city and am lining up new physicians for me and my family. I have noticed that several doctors introduce themselves with their titles, but address me using my first name. For example, “Hi Ann, I’m Dr. Smith.” I don’t mind the use of my first name, but I would also assume if the doctor feels comfortable using my first name, they should feel comfortable with me using theirs. That doesn’t seem to be the case.

 

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