Using "doctor" Title In Social Settings?

Even wedding invitations say dr.abc marrying dr xyz. In India doctors are called by their tag in all occasions . I think unlike other professions where we can switch off from work mode , doctor is a doctor 24/7 . If a doctor goes to a party and someone has a heart attack they are obliged to help, they can't say sorry we are out of work hours . That aside , I wouldn't want my profession to added to my name . My name is my identity and adding professional suffix to that means that my identity is based on my job, but my job is a part of my identity , not my entire identity itself !

 

Most people don't introduce themselves with Dr or Mr/Ms in social settings, unless it's already being used. Like my son's pediatrician is actual someone we meet at some Indian parties. Since he's our dr, we always use Dr, but I'm sure his personal acquaintances may not.

My best friend is a doctor. When we are in a social setting, people may know her as a doctor, but there is no requirement for ANYONE to actually call her dr. I think I call her Dr, because I'm funny and stupid like that. When I introduce my friend to other people, I say "this is Dr. .... ", because I'm proud of her achievements.

I don't believe there is an obligation for a Doctor to practice, even when they are not working. Don't quote me on this, but I think there is liability to the doctor if something happens to the patient. Afterall, not all doctors are emergency room doctors administering first aid at a moments notice. And they most likely don't have patient history, which would affect treatment.

 

There's no such thing. It's somewhat tolerable when peasants (those who insist on speaking English) address me as "Your Majesty ..." , but in social situations I insist on "ba adab, ba mulaihz, hoshiyaar! Be-misaal, zil-e-ilahi jahanpanaah..." and the rest of it. On pain of a beheading.

 

Ouch! Just a PhD!

 

I don't know anyone who uses "Dr" in a social setting. Most of my friends now are professors/ scientists, so all of them are MD/PhDs. Sometimes we use Doctor more as a fun/tease.
No bragging!

 

I have not seen MDs or MBBS docs introducing themselves as Dr. even in their clinics. But the dentists, Ayurvedic, homeo, physiotherapists(!) do that, both in social settings and in their offices.

 

Makes sense. There are people who wouldn't trust someone trained in alternative medicines UNLESS they were also a doctor. (having Doctor in their name goes a long way)

 

You have great sense of humor

 

Because the title bringer of peace and the moon that shines over Uzoagba is already sold, I am auctioning the grander title "harvester of science and the comet that grazes over IL", interested to buy it?