I know this might seem petty to many people but it really, really annoys me. Presumptuous. If you require formality for yourself, extend it to other people. I will respect you for your greater knowledge and expertise and for your superior position to me, not for your posturing.
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I make an exception to this with the elderly people I cared for. I addressed them formally & introduced myself as Helen. They were in a vulnerable position allowing a stranger to wash & dress them & I wanted to enable them to protect their dignity & distance however they saw fit.
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My moral foundations are very much liberal here. I don't do well at respect for authority but this doesn't mean I don't consider certain people authoritative and respect them for it. It just means I will choose who they are and how I show this.
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When I was 20, a doctor told me I had trouble with authority because I didn't accept her calling me by my first name & she refused to remember this. I pointed out that she didn't actually have any authority over me and that she was actually doing a job for me for which I paid her
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I think there is a huge difference between expecting to have your knowledge and expertise respected and talking down to people. If someone is in a vulnerable position to you & can be expected to be feeling insecure, this is all the more reason not to assert dominance hierarchies
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OK, I'm going to shut up. Someone awoke the bee in my bonnet on this topic.
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I generally prefer formal titles and addresses until invited to do otherwise. I am not at all a proponent of flip familiarity. However, I also don’t react well to arrogance and self regard. The Professor is not curing cancer.
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Shazza there wouldn’t survive in Australia. We get very contrary when someone gets pompous.
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I was going to quote tweet with “13/10 - You’re a good dog, Shazza”. Decided it was best not to do so. Still considering doing it, though.
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Nah. In person, maybe, but it won’t go down well online - she’s a yank for starters and a national trait is being able to dish it out but unable to hack it.
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Yes, Ms. Pluckrose.
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Exactly this! That's Dr "where are your trousers", to you, officer!
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I now demand you cannot call me Glen. You must instead call me by my professional name. Dr. G.pic.twitter.com/ECRLqvWFIs
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