Thoughts, fears, adventures, and reflections of a 30-something mother and her teenage daughter as they move from California to Prague, Czech Republic.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
ridiculous wording
Today I had to write a responsive letter to a stranger. Although I haven't met him what he'd sent was of particular interest to me. He'd signed his letter with his full title so I used it in my greeting.
How ridiculous is this?
Dear Prof. Dr. Dr.
3 comments:
Anonymous
said...
One is expected to adress such person as mister professor in Czech.
I'm used to Mr. Professor or Mrs. Doctor, but usually when I see both Professor and multiple PhDs they write Professor at the start and their PhDs at the end. This person wasn't Czech - I have no idea how I'd have to address them in person.
Hm, I guess the single highest rank should suffice both in writing and in person when adressing. Or you can always call this person Governor, it worked with Professor Higgins :-)
3 comments:
One is expected to adress such person as mister professor in Czech.
I'm used to Mr. Professor or Mrs. Doctor, but usually when I see both Professor and multiple PhDs they write Professor at the start and their PhDs at the end. This person wasn't Czech - I have no idea how I'd have to address them in person.
Hm, I guess the single highest rank should suffice both in writing and in person when adressing. Or you can always call this person Governor, it worked with Professor Higgins :-)
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