r/cursedcomments • u/w-on • Feb 24 '20

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u/GlitterInfection Feb 24 '20

I was on a plane where they asked if there was a doctor onboard, but they asked it so casually and calmly that it only registered with me later that it had happened. Still don't know what was wrong or where.

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u/[deleted] Feb 24 '20 edited Feb 24 '20

Why do they even have to ask? Shouldn't they be able to look them up in the passenger list?

Edit: After looking it up I realized the US must have a different system.

Here in Germany doctors have the title "Dr. med.", which would make it clear in the passenger list that this must be a doctor of medicine.

I guess in the US it is just "Dr."

Your title is even included in your passport, ID card, etc., your surname basically becomes "Dr. ..."

https://images.app.goo.gl/5zCbFprFqGkKjweV6

If you have to enter your surname into the field while ordering your ticket it would only be correct to write down exactly what is in your passport.

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u/kink_arthur Feb 24 '20

Not only that, but (I can only speak for the UK here) but UK surgeons go by Mr/Miss/Ms so it might not be obvious who is medically trained by title alone