You, Dr. or Mr.?

Just to reflect...

In Portugal, the most thing I hate is actually how we threat each other by status.

Is a custom from centuries and I am totally sure, if we would threat all by YOU (as abroad), the country would be closer... aristocracy is still in our conservative blood of portuguese people..

Two examples:
1 - Anyone has a degree we call "Doctor";
2 - Anyone older, instead of "you" we say something as you but with distance and respect as "Mr." (voçê). Sorry about impossible translation;

Worst...
In most of the companies, the status is still recognized as distinction between who has degree and who is older, not for sure who has more results...

One day I will do a study about companies who is treated by "you" or "Mr., Dr. Engineer, etc....
I am sure that closely workers does better environment and results...
...hum..who knows next thesis!