Question (to which I should know the answer, but don't) for the hivemind...
When addressing someone who holds a Ph.D., should I use "Dr."? How about in written communication (I.e. A comment in a blog)?
Simon ,'Jaynestown'
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Question (to which I should know the answer, but don't) for the hivemind...
When addressing someone who holds a Ph.D., should I use "Dr."? How about in written communication (I.e. A comment in a blog)?
Dr. is correct.
Finally, 5 percent of those taking part in the survey believed that all that was needed to beat the Big C was a positive attitude.
90 percent of the people who have had cancer want to beat that 5 percent into a bloody pulp.
90 percent of the people who have had cancer want to beat that 5 percent into a bloody pulp.
No kidding.
Thanks, Allyson. I've seen it left out more than not and started to wonder why.
I've seen it left out more than not and started to wonder why.
Isn't it pretty formal? Gender issues aside, my mother doesn't go by Dr. unless it's directly related to her research. My sister goes by it even more rarely.
Yeah, I think a lot of people with non-medical doctorates don't care so much outside of the academic setting. Or inside it, for that matter.
I have vague memories of modes of address that say if it's a professional situation, then Dr. is used, but if you were addressing a social invite, then Mr./Mrs./Ms. is correct. But I have no cite for this at the moment except my wee brain.
Hivemind question: Where is that toast smell coming from?
From the toaster?