First job in the civil service and up to EO was first name after they said call me Jim or whatever.
(I avoid the term Christian name as I some of my customers are of different faiths and I don't want to offend.)
HEO and above were always by title and surname, though some would insist on first name terms.
When working with grace and favour etc. it was always official title (Sgt Major, Captain, Major, Sir, etc.)
Military bases (US and RAF) it was always by rank.
Industry seemed less formal. It was first name terms pretty much right away, save for Germany where everyone was Mr, Miss, Mrs as appropriate. France seemed less formal. USA the boss was always by title. Staff by first name.
Last edited by: zippy on Thu 24 Sep 20 at 19:23
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