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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Tom B, post: 1558825, member: 11854&quot;]I guess this depends a bit upon personal preference and the field that one works within.&nbsp; In my field (the sciences) it is commonplace to refer to others as &quot;Dr. ...&quot; and it is also common and accepted that business cards, papers or memos will start with &quot;Dr. ...&quot; and/or end with &quot;PhD&quot;.&nbsp; This is not viewed as conceited, but rather viewed as a way of recognizing those with specialized knowledge, study, competancy and contribution to a field of study.</p><p><br /></p><p>Very few folks I have met in my field have ever demanded to be addressed as &quot;Dr.&quot; in verbal communications.&nbsp; In fact, only one person I have encountered has demanded that title in verbal communication.&nbsp; Instead, folks go by their first names.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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