So what is the consensus now regarding using your rank
in civvy street ?
This is largely a British things isn't it? I've not come across it in Australia,and it's pretty rare in NZ. I know of some pretty senior guys in NZ who don't both with the affectation of rank. There is one I know, retired Air Marshal, and former CAS and CDS who was a Pathfinder but always introduces himself as "Dick". Another more recent Lt General is "Don" to all. Possibly NZ is too small for tall poppies!