The author suggests we embrace the universal use of first names and, if we’re uncomfortable with that, just get over it.

I disagree. If you’re calling a CEO you just met by his or her first name, you may be putting yourself at ease, but you’re taking advantage of the fact that you only have one chance to make a bad first impression. Scan for cultural cues and take the situation into account.

She also equates using first names with the “cultural shift of power to the people.” Balderdash. You don’t need to look far before you find an arrogant, inaccessible manager who’s byline is “Call me Bob.”

Demanding that others address you by a formal title - she’s right on that one. Give it  up, baby.