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Re: Doctors addressing patients & Patients Addressing DoctorsFrom: AMD (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 25 Jan 1999 16:09:09 -0600 (CST)
I know this is weird, but I find that my acceptance of these "terms of endearment" partially depends on the age of the person. My current 60+ OB calls me "dear" on occasion and it does not bother me. But I think I would have been bothered by my previous 30-something gyn using the same term. The same goes for my co-workers. Now I would be bothered by my manager, or another man (of any age) in a position to influence my career or salary using such terms. But for whatever reason, it almost never bothers me from a woman of any age. I very rarely have anyone call me Mrs. It makes me feel old (I'm only 28). I also have a last name that is a mouthful and subject to mutilation, so most people are grateful to not HAVE to say it. I think this is a case where everyone is different. If a particular expression bothers you, the only way it might go away is if you tell the person using it. But keep in mind a lot of these phrases are ingrained habits that may be hard to break. Andrea
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