Can I address my professors by their first name? [closed]

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A couple of my professors always signs off on their emails with their first name only, such as, "best, Simon".

Does this mean that I could write my emails to them with, "Dear Simon" or "Hi Simon" ...and also say to him in person "good morning, Simon"?

Or, should I stick with "Professor "?

Should I ask for permission, e.g., "can I call you Simon?" ?

(Not sure whether age matters, but both of these professors are very young...)

Thanks,

asked Apr 4, 2016 at 10:07

User001

You haven't said anything about your relationship with these professors, but depending on the extent of that relationship we've covered this from many angles already:
– ff524
Apr 4, 2016 at 10:12
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If you are not sure, ask. Otherwise, I generally stick to calling people whatever they choose to call themselves in the last mail. So if he signed with "Best, Simon" I would address him as Simon.
– skymningen
Apr 4, 2016 at 10:13
Should I call my adviser by her first name?, Is it acceptable for me (an undergrad) to call professors and other research professionals by their first names?, At what point can I call my professor by their first names?
– ff524
Apr 4, 2016 at 10:15
I have closed this as "unclear what you're asking" in the meantime because you haven't specified anything about your relationship with these professors. (Are you a student in their classes? a research student in their department? are they your advisors? something else?)
– ff524
Apr 4, 2016 at 10:16
Regardless of the relationship, though, I'm pretty sure this answer also answers your question :)
– ff524
Apr 4, 2016 at 10:19

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