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12893878, I learned in the army that titles go both ways
Posted by John Forte, Wed Sep-09-15 01:43 PM
Captain Smith doesn't call Sgt Jones "Jones", he calls him "Sgt Jones" because both men deserve the respect of their title. I carried with me when I got out. If I address you by a title, it means that our relationship is formal or professional, which means you should also call me by my title. I'd rather be on a first name basis with people.