Here in California, people seem to like to be known by their first name, and seem reluctant to have people know their last name. I've been in exile here from Wisconsin for 25 years, and I still can't get used to that. I like people to address me as "Joe," but I introduce myself as "Joe Offer." I make exceptions for job applicants and salesmen - I prefer that they call me "Mr. Offer," and I don't trust them if they call me "Joe" unless I suggest it.

I work with kids and ask them to call me "Joe." If I were a teacher, I would expect my students to call me "Mr. Offer" until I asked them to call me by my first name.

The Use of Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr is governed by regional custom and personal preference. You'd best call a person what they like to be called.

Just call me

-Joe Offer-