Are we? I figured it wasn’t universal but I don’t know how it is elsewhere, thus my explanation to @BakaNeko, who I believe is from Brazil. Here I see that kind purposeful dig used mostly against women and POC. Like how the right wing assholes never refer to the first lady as Dr. Biden. A lot of doctors who are women or Black have to put up with that.
I get why people want others to use their title. Doctorates and particularly MDs take a lot of effort, time, and dedication. It’s part of their identity. I’m a doctor of jurisprudence, but definitely not a Doctor. I despise lawyers who sign things “esquire” 
Edited cause it seemed like I was saying I disliked ppl who want others to use their Dr. I don’t. I just hate esquire
And spelling damnit
