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Cartuni -- one test I have when picking a new doctor, is when they call me by my first name, I respond, "yes, Mark." (Insert appropriate name.) When he/she does not flinch, I know that he/she is an okay doctor. If he/she asks me to call me by their last name, I shop around or ask the same in return.
Lead543 -- tell your Orthodontist, yes I can bite -- then bite him!
As for me, I prefer to be called by my first name. I grew up hearing my parents say, "call me _______, Mr. ________ is my dad." I tend to feel the same way. Although, as a teacher, I am forced to have my students call me by my last name. You'd think I'd be use to it; but with my students I could teach them the correct pronunciation. I can't do that with strangers. (However, it is much easier now that Lebell and I are married and I CHOSE to take his name.)
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