although restrictions apply in some jurisdictions
This makes no sense.
Why not call a PhD doctor? My understanding is that it's the reverse in Great Britain.
Um, well, we listened to aggressively cheerful music sung by people chosen for their ability to dance. Then we ate cookie dough, and talked about boys.
Giles ,'Get It Done'
Natter 46: The FIGHTIN' 46
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
bon bon - Aug 24, 2006 8:57:36 am PDT #4363 of 10001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
Matt the Bruins fan - Aug 24, 2006 9:00:42 am PDT #4364 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
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.
They'll have to let us know how that works out for them if they should ever develop cancer themselves. Via seance, most likely.
Calli - Aug 24, 2006 9:01:41 am PDT #4365 of 10001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
90 percent of the people who have had cancer want to beat that 5 percent into a bloody pulp.
Wroddy FitzWrod of Wroddenton, on Loch McWrod.
I'm at an institute with loads of scientists. I call everyone Doctor Whatever unless told to do otherwise, because odds are good that they have either a PhD or an MD. I have neither, for what it's worth.
Jessica - Aug 24, 2006 9:06:08 am PDT #4366 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Well, I went and fixed one of the problems they were whining to me about. That only means they're going to keep coming back to me with more problems.
This is why I strive to be as inefficient as possible at all times. If I don't fix the problems I have now, how can I possibly be trusted with any more?
§ ita § - Aug 24, 2006 9:07:26 am PDT #4367 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Why not call a PhD doctor?
Why not contravene any of the titling etiquette? It's not like logic can be applied.
I don't see any reason to bother, so I don't and won't. Others differ.
My sister didn't go by Dr. socially when she was living in the UK last, and I'm pretty sure my mother didn't socially when she worked there either.
Jars - Aug 24, 2006 9:09:18 am PDT #4368 of 10001
I'm living with two doctors, and I only found out a few weeks after I moved in. The only time I've ever seen people use 'dr' is when they get post from academic departments and such.
Topic!Cindy - Aug 24, 2006 9:13:14 am PDT #4369 of 10001
What is even happening?
I think if I were sending mail, I'd address it to Ms. Jane Doe, Ph.D., rather than Dr. Jane Doe.
msbelle - Aug 24, 2006 9:14:08 am PDT #4370 of 10001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
MONKEY!
Lee - Aug 24, 2006 9:16:21 am PDT #4371 of 10001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
NOODLE!
Calli - Aug 24, 2006 9:16:29 am PDT #4372 of 10001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
MONKEY!
Is that Dr. Monkey or Monkey, PhD.?