Is using proper titles in social situations pretentious? - Page 4

infinite monkey · 03-29-2011, 01:16 PM

Oh, sorry. I figured most knew. There are only a couple I'd rather not figure it out because of trolling history but last night's posts tell me it's too late for that. I'm sure feigned innocence would result from a call-out, and it's not worth it.

Thanks, I do get the difference now. A consultant is a specialist. We would say something like "My doctor sent me to a specialist for a consult" so it's kind of the same. But we would still call the specialist a Doctor.

Spexxvet · 03-29-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by infinite monkey

Oh, sorry. I figured most knew.

RKZenrage? Marichiko? Yesman065? Who are you, really?

infinite monkey · 03-29-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

RKZenrage? Marichiko? Yesman065? Who are you, really?

I smack thee on general principle.

Clodfobble · 03-29-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

As an adult I can't imagine ever using the word Sir.... And I certainly can't imagine using Madam or Ma'am.

I call my kids Sir and Ma'am when I'm admonishing them. A lot of parents here do, but only when the kids are still under the age of 6 or so.

Sundae · 03-29-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

I call my kids Sir and Ma'am when I'm admonishing them. A lot of parents here do, but only when the kids are still under the age of 6 or so.

Funny, I call the children Mr and Miss (usually their first name, as they understand it) when I am mock-admonishing them.

So I might say "Excuse me Miss Amy, what do you need at the end of that sentence?" She understands, adds please and can laugh at the same time.

infinite monkey · 03-29-2011, 03:23 PM

But you know, they call me Dr. Love. I am the doctor of love. I got the cure you're thinking of. Probably why they call me Dr. Love.

footfootfoot · 03-29-2011, 08:31 PM

some how I'm reminded of the guy who worked on high steel for 20 years, but do they call him "ironworker?" NO.
But you fuck one goat...

HungLikeJesus · 03-29-2011, 09:09 PM

The ones I try to avoid are the pretentious titles like reverend, father, supreme being, etc.

casimendocina · 03-30-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

The ones I try to avoid are the pretentious titles like reverend, father, supreme being, etc.

I don't see Reverend as pretentious as all. It denotes that someone works for the church, that's all, as far as I can see. Having said that, anyone with that title I think I've called by their first name or Mr+ surname.

ZenGum · 03-29-2011, 09:43 PM

That's Doctor Pretentious-Wanker to you, sir!

I only use the Dr. when dealing with my bank and landlord. I might be introduced as Dr Zengum if I'm presenting a conference paper or something but would be addressed as Zen in pretty much all situations. This would include being addressed by students.

Like the UK, Australia is stingy with the use of professor. Of five levels of Academia, the top is professor, then associate professor, then senior lecturer, lecturer, and associate lecturer (me). Maybe 10% of continuing-position acedemics are professors, maybe less.

casimendocina · 03-31-2011, 06:24 AM

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That's Doctor Pretentious-Wanker to you, sir! Of five levels of Academia, the top is professor, then associate professor, then senior lecturer, lecturer, and associate lecturer (me). Maybe 10% of continuing-position acedemics are professors, maybe less.

Going for NZ pronunciation there Dr ZenGum?

monster · 03-29-2011, 09:57 PM

I've used the Dr once this year already and I'm warming up for the second..... I see pretentious wanker in my future. but it's not my fault -the dickheads are enabling me. If they didn't instantly buckle when i played the card......

Aliantha · 03-29-2011, 10:07 PM

I like to remind Dazza that he's an Ass. Professor sometimes.

He's trying really hard to get promoted so he can drop the Ass. lol

eta: his students don't call him professor or even mister. They just call him Dazza like everyone else does.

glatt · 03-30-2011, 07:34 AM

My dad's a full professor (retired.) He was even given an honorary title on top of that by the college where he taught. He was the first to receive this honorary title, which came with a slight salary bump, and there have only been three in the 25 years since then.

His students call him George. I've never in my life heard him refer to himself as Doctor. His title has only been used at conferences and such.

skysidhe · 03-30-2011, 10:50 AM

re: Pretentious social situations. I avoid them at all costs.

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03-29-2011, 08:31 PM	#7
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	some how I'm reminded of the guy who worked on high steel for 20 years, but do they call him "ironworker?" NO. But you fuck one goat... __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

03-29-2011, 09:09 PM	#8
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	The ones I try to avoid are the pretentious titles like reverend, father, supreme being, etc. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

03-29-2011, 09:43 PM	#10
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	That's Doctor Pretentious-Wanker to you, sir! I only use the Dr. when dealing with my bank and landlord. I might be introduced as Dr Zengum if I'm presenting a conference paper or something but would be addressed as Zen in pretty much all situations. This would include being addressed by students. Like the UK, Australia is stingy with the use of professor. Of five levels of Academia, the top is professor, then associate professor, then senior lecturer, lecturer, and associate lecturer (me). Maybe 10% of continuing-position acedemics are professors, maybe less. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

03-29-2011, 09:57 PM	#12
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I've used the Dr once this year already and I'm warming up for the second..... I see pretentious wanker in my future. but it's not my fault -the dickheads are enabling me. If they didn't instantly buckle when i played the card...... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

03-29-2011, 01:16 PM	#1
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Oh, sorry. I figured most knew. There are only a couple I'd rather not figure it out because of trolling history but last night's posts tell me it's too late for that. I'm sure feigned innocence would result from a call-out, and it's not worth it. Thanks, I do get the difference now. A consultant is a specialist. We would say something like "My doctor sent me to a specialist for a consult" so it's kind of the same. But we would still call the specialist a Doctor.

03-29-2011, 03:23 PM	#6
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	But you know, they call me Dr. Love. I am the doctor of love. I got the cure you're thinking of. Probably why they call me Dr. Love.

03-29-2011, 10:07 PM	#13
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I like to remind Dazza that he's an Ass. Professor sometimes. He's trying really hard to get promoted so he can drop the Ass. lol eta: his students don't call him professor or even mister. They just call him Dazza like everyone else does. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

03-30-2011, 07:34 AM	#14
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	My dad's a full professor (retired.) He was even given an honorary title on top of that by the college where he taught. He was the first to receive this honorary title, which came with a slight salary bump, and there have only been three in the 25 years since then. His students call him George. I've never in my life heard him refer to himself as Doctor. His title has only been used at conferences and such.

03-30-2011, 10:50 AM	#15
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	re: Pretentious social situations. I avoid them at all costs.

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