Have you ever known a PhD holder who demanded to be called “doctor”?

Yes. I was quite proud of my response. I called him Mr X in a meeting and he genuinely said "It's Dr. X, Mr. Harrison." Which gave me the opening to reply "Sorry Doctor X, but actually, it's …

Top stories for Long   Have you ever known a PhD holder who demanded to be called "doctor"? Mark Harrison, Part-time CTO for several companies • Updated Fri Yes. I was quite proud of my response. I called him Mr X in a meeting and he genuinely said "It's Dr. X, Mr. Harrison." Which gave me the opening to reply "Sorry Doctor X, but... Read more » 2.7K 484   Your response is private Was this worth your time? This helps us show content you find valuable. Absolutely not Definitely yes   I was at McDonald's and I noticed that customers were choosing to wait in line to order with the cashier, instead of using the available kiosks. Why do you think that is? Paul Winner, Have been an amateur chef for over 40 years • Updated Tue I speak only for myself, but I will explain one of my favorite ways to order a meal at McDonald's and why it is necessary to order from a person at the register. i order two... Read more » 1.2K 320   How quickly will President-elect Donald Trump lower my gas, grocery, and rent prices? Christopher Mahle, Teacher (2007-present) • Updated November 28 **update below According to some of my MAGA friends in my home town, it already started! On Wednesday, November 6th, my MAGA classmate from high school posted proudly to FB ... Read more » 7.3K 1.3K   What happens to the giant empty spaces underground when oil is pumped out for many years like in Saudi Arabia? Thalbert McGinness, Proud member of the Oil Field Trash Association. • Updated December 3, 2018 What happens to the giant empty spaces underground when oil is pumped out for many years like in Saudi Arabia? Your question contains a giant error. There are no giant empty... Read more » 2.4K 143   What is the appropriate thing to do when an extremely obese person sits down next to you on an airplane and lifts up the arm rest so he/she can occupy some of your seat that you paid for? Will you push it back down, or let it ride? Vicki Zangwill, former Retired • Answered July 5 A large woman sat next to me and immediately began to raise the armrest, I put my hand on it and said I prefer it down. She said that she needed it up. And I said you are n... Read more » 3.5K 401   What is the best Binance referral ID code? Demoni Kalo, Binance Referral ID Code "174613467" • Answered June 24 Consider using the Binance Referral ID Code "174613467" when you create a new account. We offer free guidelines and consultancy to help you navigate this platform. This is ... Read more » 16   What are the five habits to stop if you want to add 10 years to your life? SC • Answered January 13, 2020 Ladies and Gentlemen, are you listening? Because the following would not only "add" 10 years to your life, but would also add more "life" to your additional years. My point ... Read more » 2.5K 101   Why did the Black Death "disappear" after 1352? Steven Haddock, studied at York University • Answered November 15 Black Death was virulent and deadly. As such, everyone got it and you either lived (unlikely but possible) or died (most likely) By the middle of the 14th century, pretty m... Read more » 2.2K 121   Is it legal to put up a fence to prevent someone from walking through your backyard without permission? What other options do you have in this situation? Spencer Sweet, Just wisdom that comes from living 70+ years. • Updated October 26 I had that problem. School kids cut across my backyard rather than walk around to go to school. No amount of yelling at them stopped them. I put up an 8′ wooden fence and no t... Read more » 2.7K 154   Why don't you just break spaghetti noodles before boiling them so you don't need to cut them later? Claude Herbert Ostfeld, Learned how to cook pasta and many other dishes • Updated December 31, 2019 Hello everyone. I am originally from Chicago. I moved to Italy in the 1960's and had to unlearn a lot of things I had been taught/told while in the U. S. In the first place NO... Read more » 685 175   If a rookie Navy pilot is trying to make a carrier landing at night and bad weather, and keeps getting waived for bad approaches, what are the options if the plane is low on fuel? Matt P., Software developer, sailor and seeing life is a rogue wave in a quantum sea • Answered November 13 Do you know what the last aircraft aboard is? The tanker. If a nugget is doing night traps on a moving deck and constantly boltering, the general consensus is they will go up... Read more » 2K 97   Why do British army personnel get refused to be served in shops and pubs etc. while wearing their uniforms, but in the U.S.A. they get a standing ovation and welcomed with open arms? My country should show more respect. Chris Langley, former I've Done Things in Many Places • Answered October 13 Why do British army personnel get refused to be served in shops and pubs etc. while wearing their uniforms, but in the U.S.A. they get a standing ovation and welcomed with ... Read more » 2.7K 324 Read more in your feed

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