"Lyndon Watson" > wrote in message
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On Jan 3, 11:52 am, sf > wrote:
> I think restaurants see enough real MDs and pretentious people with a
> PhD who insist on being called "Doctor" that they are relatively
> unimpressed by the title - even if a musician or someone completely
> unqualified uses it.

The only people entitled as of right to call themselves "Doctor" are
the PhDs and others with genuine doctorates. I've even seen
veterinary surgeons and dentists with mere undergraduate degrees using
it recently.

And, yes, I do have a PhD and, no, I have never used it making a
restaurant or any other kind of booking. Not that it would be any
advantage here anyway.

LW

Since there is no law against using the term "doctor", as there is against
impersonating a police officer, I believe I shall join the ranks of Piled
High and Deep, and start calling myself "Doctor". I am an expert in many
things, and certainly rate myself with some of the Piled High and Deeps I
have met. However, since doctors are known for being so cheap, it may not
be a good idea in some venues, as they get poor service and bad seating
because of their lousy tipping practices.

Steve