Doug Mathews

[tnprogrammer]

It's all about respect, gentleman. A man's life is often defined by what vocation he pursues.

For example, my cousin bred the most beautiful and well-trained donkeys for a circus he for which he worked. He brought joy to tens of thousands across this great nation and would make children and adults aloke double over in laughter.

He's passed away now but every time I saw him I'd say "Thank you, you A$$ Clown."

I actually laughed out loud at this.

 

[daj2576]

What's your stance on retired doctors? generals? preachers?

I like calling coaches "coach" for the rest of their lives. It honors the body of work they did. I think it's the polite and respectful thing to do, and costs us nothing.

I'll agree that it is respectful and costs nothing, on one condition.

An acknowledgment that any of those who *insist* to be called by a title, when they are no longer occupying that position, and were never your General, Coach, Doctor, or Preacher, are narcissistic clowns, not deserving of the respect the title conveys. I know plenty of those, as well as plenty people whom I choose to call by their former titles (Col./Judge/Sgt.Maj,Doc).

All people are deserving respect, but Sir/Ma'am or Mr./Mrs. should be plenty respectful regardless of one's former *chosen* profession.