Originally Posted by
dguest
I work at a large hospital. It is policy here to use first names at all times, whether it is a patient, a DR. or even the COE of the corporation. It is odd for me with 27 years of Law Enforcement where it was stressed that we call everyone MR and Mrs when we addressed the public. So this has been a culture shock for me. I do not know wheter I like it or not.
I sortof understand that. At work when I am dealing with a client I would never say "Joe" I would always say "Mr. So and So" unless requested to say "Joe" and even then I usually say "Mr..." Other work folks, even my boss is first name OK.
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