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drummerswife
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THats interesting Jessica. I am always fascinated by how things are done in other places. Where I live here in the US, it is not uncommon to refer to a professional by their first name but it depends on who they are. For example, nurses are referred to by first name, mental health counselors are referred by first name. Doctors can sometimes be referred to by first name depending on how long you have known them but there is Dr in front such as with my dentist Dr. Katy. My primary doctor however is referred to by Dr. and her last name. Her patients all know her first name but we dont use this. Its a sign of proper respect to put their title first. The Pastor of my church, on the other hand, is known as Pastor Mike. No one ever uses his last name.
In my experience, how interactive the staff is depends on who I am dealing with. THe staff at my doctors office are pleasant and polite but not chatty. The staff at Dr. Katy's office on the other hand, have traditionally been very friendly and like to chat with you while they are doing their thing. I like this because it makes me feel more comfortable.
In my experience, how interactive the staff is depends on who I am dealing with. THe staff at my doctors office are pleasant and polite but not chatty. The staff at Dr. Katy's office on the other hand, have traditionally been very friendly and like to chat with you while they are doing their thing. I like this because it makes me feel more comfortable.