<p>Glad to hear that Germany has changed that, xiggi. There was a time when Oxford and Cambridge officially recognized each other’s doctorates, but not those from the University of London. I imagine that has changed, but can’t say for sure.</p>
<p>The University of Chicago has the practice that the faculty refer to themselves as “Mr.” or “Ms.” I found it a little disconcerting to call one of the Deans there, and have the phone answered “Mr. X’s office.” Perhaps someone here knows how that tradition was established?</p>