Calling MDs by their nickname/shortened name (Bobby, Richie, etc)
Changed names for anonymity.
Sent a networking email to an MD named Robert, he replied and signed his email "Best, Bobby." I sent him a follow up email where I called him Bobby. When he emailed me back he had changed his name on his signature to Robert.
tl;dr MDs are petty and don't like to be called Bobby smh
LOL did you deadass call a 50 year old man 'bobby'?
Bobby Axelrod
I don't think you did anything wrong here.
If somebody lists their name in an email, I'd say it's fair game to call them that.
It is either 1) He listed in lengthened form in email 2 just because it's default in his signature. You can have multiple signatures in Outlook 2) He's playing mind games lol
Paging DickFuld
when talking with superiors, it's best to use terms of endearment, it keeps it fun in the office. here are some of my faves
champ sport slick chap (bonus points for 'ol chap) bud chief my lord your highness your majesty mr. firstname (like a YMCA camp counselor)
I lol'd at Hollywood
rap names would be great
Lil Moyni JimmyG A$AP Jamie
Tex Slim Dude Amigo Hercules Rockstar Playboy Sailor Pops Old Man Stud
I really wish I was british or aussie, I would love to call my mates and anyone in general cunts on a regular basis
How could you forget Big Man?
Meester Johnny
That’s rich
Bobby Tudor?
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I think it depends on the work environment and culture of the firm. I definitely prefer someone call me by what I sign at the bottom of my email. First emails or when you don’t know the person that well, fine use the “Mr/Ms” title, but if you know the person it gets weird. Again, firm dependent, but I would feel pretty weird with people using such formal language.
Yeah, I agree and think quantgrunt is offbase here.
I was replying to the OP which is a specific scenario. Please see my comment below to the watchdog
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wrong wrong wrong and wrong. I read your reply to low eq watch dog - wrong. a lot of mds would think it’s weird (unless they’re super old school, which even then knowing some super old school mds would still find it weird) to consistently call them Mr. x, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with calling them by their first name in an email
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yea I don’t agree with that chief. You’re their analyst, not their fifth grade son’s friend.
This is why you don’t take advice on social skills from a quant
Not sure if this is regional specific to wherever you're from, however, in London I can confirm that this is not best practice. Have you read Dale Carnegie? Unless someone has an official title (Dr. / Sir. / Lord. - relatively common in financial services in London) stick to their first name and don't forget it
Some of my professors won't respond without Dr/Professor titled followed by last name. Even Mr/Mrs. doesn't cut it. Has this happened to anyone else?
That hasn't happened to me, but I always address tham by "Hello Professor XXX," and if I'm in person, I'll just say, "Hello Professor," unless in the beginning of the quarter they say, "Oh, and you can just call me by my first name, Bobby."
Oh I didn't mean in person lol. I meant in email and it was only a few teachers.
At my university (T30 private), I’ve noticed that the professors who insist on being called by their last name and title usually haven’t accomplished anything in their careers. The professors who write in top journals, receive huge grants, and earn prestigious fellowships almost always insist on being called by their first name. Just an observation.
I'm not sure if they wouldn't respond explicitly but it is definitely customary to give them the respect due.
That's because they're loser fucking academics that have to manufacture social protocols for respect because their accomplishments are not self-evident.
Thankfully the private sector is a different universe. Pay someone's checks and they'll fucking respect you, you don't need to be slighted by them calling you the common first name that literally everyone else in your life calls you.
One of my MD is called Michael, some call him Mike others call him Micky
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Interested to hear from some VPs/MDs on this topic.
I always use whatever name people sign off with when emailing me. You're probably overthinking it but if he changes his signature, just change what you call him in line. Not going to go around saying "Robert Diamond," "Robert Arnott," "Robert Axelrod" when it should be Bob, Rob, and Bobby.
Ok, but nobody ever signs off with the name Mr LastName in any scenario. So how would we know if they want that respect or not?
You did the right thing and you’re just overthinking it. Your first email should be addressed to their first name and in subsequent emails you should note how they sign off. If you send an email to an MD named Edward and he signs off “Ted” then you call him Ted. Do not call him “Mr. Goldstein”. Believe it or not even when you come in as a first year analyst the culture today is that you are a professional in a professional setting.
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