Phred Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 Why is it every saltwater guide (and way too many saltwater, uh, "writers") insist on being called "Captain?" I just called a guy for work and got his machine. "Hi, this is Capt. Tony So-and-So." It's rampant among those "seaman". Why? We have a guy at grouse camp that we call "Captain." He is the only one among use who has a boat big enough for a motor. Although to be fair, he does have a Captain's license. In days gone by, like post Civil War, it seems that people carried titles into retirement. A retired judge might still be refered to as Judge Smith, or a former Army Colonel or Major would commonly be refered to as Col. Doe. Is this a formality or a level of deference that has expired over time? Do titles continue? Phred Link to post Share on other sites
Steelheadfred Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I think un-earned titles are stupid, plain and simple. Had a teacher that called himself "Dr. Tech" yet all he had was a four year degree. I don't think Chiropractors and other vudo "doctors" should be called "Doctor" - Doctors IMO are DO's, MD's, DVM's, DDS, and PH'ds. I also hate people in my industry that add the "CHO" (certified hotel operator) to the back of their name on business cards. I don't give a **** if you went to a weekend seminar on how to run a hotel and learned how to calculate Per Occupied Rooms costs, and passed some stupid test to be certified. Drives me nuts, that title means squat. Link to post Share on other sites
Wisconsin Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 My father was always uncomfortable with being addressed as Doctor, but when cited, he was always pround to be Doctor, professor emeritus, ect, ect. I remember stopping by his office one day and when I called him Doctor, he quickly stopped me and said, "Call me Charlie". But then again, he probably was more interested in my thoughts regarding his paper on "Functional and Physical Extrapolation Relative to Evolution of the Mammalian Erythrocyte". Still can't figure why he gave me a "D" that semester...... Ken Link to post Share on other sites
Chukarman Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 My daughter is a graduate and former fellow at the Culinary Institute at Hyde Park. It is my understanding that there are professional standards for the formal title 'Chef'... but anybody can be a chef. Fishing guides called "Captain" - they have to be licensed to take passengers for pay aboard their boats. They are all 'captains' apparently. Link to post Share on other sites
charlo slim Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Still can't figure why he gave me a "D" that semester...... Soft heart?? Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Hong Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 But then again, he probably was more interested in my thoughts regarding his paper on "Functional and Physical Extrapolation Relative to Evolution of the Mammalian Erythrocyte". Still can't figure why he gave me a "D" that semester...... Ken Mis-spelling? Link to post Share on other sites
tartanshooter Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 It took me 4 years of pretty tough studying to get the designation of N after my name but I never use it because those who do not know what it means would think I'm a pompous ass, and those who do know what it represents think I'm told to cut it. But down deep in my heart_ _ _ _. Dick Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Raymond Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Edited upon request. Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Hoppie Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I am going with soft heart, mis-spelling is an F. Link to post Share on other sites
Steelheadfred Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Total Jewelers President, CFO, CEO, COO, HDIC Scott Grush CPSRM - (Certified Pawn Shop Repair Man) Okay, I'll step into it...what's HDIC? ;-) Head Dick In Charge Link to post Share on other sites
Hunshatt Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 whats that other one.... grouse major? no thats not it..... grouse captain.... noope......... ohh yea..... the grouse Commander Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Not sure about technically being a Chef, I figure that if one's food is good enough people will go out of their way to get it you are a Chef. I can tell you to get the title of Engineer or Land Surveyor in the State of MN you need to have a 4 year degre, pass a national test and then a state specific test to be licensed. And that just gets you the privilege of paying to every couple of years to continue the license. Link to post Share on other sites
Steelheadfred Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 whats that other one.... grouse major? no thats not it..... grouse captain.... noope......... ohh yea..... the grouse Commander Fat Ass Link to post Share on other sites
Hunshatt Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 whats that other one.... grouse major? no thats not it..... grouse captain.... noope......... ohh yea..... the grouse Commander Fat Ass really? I'd a figured what with you being a 1%'r you'd a been in better shape than grush...... another urban legend kicked to the curb ....... oh well, if you start working out, you might loose it by next season Link to post Share on other sites
Steelheadfred Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 whats that other one.... grouse major? no thats not it..... grouse captain.... noope......... ohh yea..... the grouse Commander Fat Ass really? I'd a figured what with you being a 1%'r you'd a been in better shape than grush...... another urban legend kicked to the curb ....... oh well, if you start working out, you might loose it by next season that is what the wife is hoping for Link to post Share on other sites
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