One more thread on "Dr."

Hello. Please forgive one more thread on who should have the "right" to be called "Dr." My son - a veterinarian - recently had an experience in his own clinic where a new client (a 40-something man) introduced himself with the words "Mr. Harrison, I hope you won't mind if I call you "Mr." instead of "Dr." I spent 11 years post-high school becoming an internist and I frankly find it offensive when vets call themselves 'Doctor.'" My son mentioned that he had actually spent 13 years post-high... One more thread on "Dr."
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