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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Letter Writing
Signature of a doctor in a letter.
Does a doctor sign in writing with M.D. at the end of his/her signautre in a business letter?
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No. e. ' or 'PhD') viewed as Signals of elevated status regarding professional qualifications.
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- ' or 'PhD') viewed as Signals of elevated status regarding professional qualifications.
- Since signaling attention to one's own superiority would be percieved as arrogant, and would run contrary to social etiquette, professionals should refrain from including them in a signature.
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No. It's generally percieved as arrogant to sign one's own name including 'M.D.' As a general principle, professional initials (i.e. 'Esq.' 'M.D.' or 'PhD') viewed as Signals of elevated status regarding professional qualifications. Since signaling attention to one's own superiority would be percieved as arrogant, and would run contrary to social etiquette, professionals should ref
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