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Modern park 428 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Use of the word "doctor"

When I speak to the receptionist at my dentist's office, she says, "doctor is in," or "doctor will see you," or "I'll ask doctor." Is the acceptable grammar? I find it very annoying.

  

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Not correct. She should say 'the doctor' or 'Doctor Smith'.

— Clive

  • Not correct.
  • She should say 'the doctor' or 'Doctor Smith'.
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Not correct. She should say 'the doctor' or 'Doctor Smith'.

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modern park 428"doctor is in," or "doctor will see you," or "I'll ask doctor."

She's using 'Doctor', a proper noun.

"Doctor is in", "Doctor will see you", "I'll ask Doctor"

I believe that's chiefly British and very formal, or at least an attempt to be very formal. Or it could be way of showing that she's socially closer to the doctor tha

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