Is it true that many people in Australia tend to not go by Mr. or Mrs. or Dr. formally because of a casual rather than formal attitude towards authority?
I’ve heard that Australian culture tends to be pretty relaxed and informal compared to other countries, especially when it comes to authority and social hierarchy. Is it actually common for people to avoid using titles like Mr., Mrs., or Dr. and just go straight to first names, even in professional or academic settings?
Where I’m from, using formal titles is more expected, especially when you’re talking to someone older or in a position of authority, so I’m curious how it works in Australia. Does this come across as respectful there, or could it ever be seen as too casual depending on the situation?
u/EveningFlower9564 — 14 hours ago