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The original was posted on /r/maliciouscompliance by /u/BrowncoatGoat on 2025-05-27 20:19:36+00:00.
A family member told me this story... He was in college back in the 70s and had a professor who was rude, condescending, and overall unpleasant to deal with. My family member typically called the professor using the title "Professor SoAndSo." One day, this Professor pulled my family member aside and said, "You need to call me 'Doctor SoAndSo.' I have my PhD and have earned my title." My family member said, "No problem. I can do that... a long as you call me 'Master FamilyMember.' I have a masters degree and have earned my title, too." Never heard another word about it from "Professor SoAndSo." :)