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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The sad part is that OP and her DD have to live in the world they actually live in, and deal with any consequences thereof, not the world they want to live in.

Sucks not to always be on top. Sucks to try so hard to insult someone, when they don't really care that much -- and yet still are going to pass judgement on you, because that is their job.

Oh, well. Maybe OP feels better for ranting here. One can only hope. It's a small enough gift.[/quote]

Consequence for an adult addressing another adult by their first name? It's not like OP said her daughter uses "Hey cat lady" or "Yo" to greet professors. What's wrong with "Hi Ryan" or "Hi Suzy"? It's completely normal and okay.[/quote]

I suggest OP's DC should continue to call the professor and counselor by their first names.  I know professors who would give partial credit for wrong answers, try to read answers in a favorable way, allow a student to take a test early or late to go home (not for an emergency), write letters of recommendation for graduate school, provide contacts for jobs.  Young professors might prefer "professor" to keep boundaries.  Older professors might think it's a sign of respect.  Whatever the reason, why would a student want to go against someone's wishes on how they should be addressed.   [/quote]

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