First up, I'd say most of their behaviour can be explained by context more than enduring individual traits.

I call my local legislative assembly (upper house for the State) Senator all the time. It started out that I didn't know, now it's just a joke. He doesn't say anything and responds as if it is appropriate, even though he's technically only "the honourable'' since he's also a Minister. I have no idea whether he thinks I'm a village idiot or having a go at him because he has seen me in contexts that would suggest I'm more politically savvy than I actually am.

I'm pretty sure if I was in his shoes, I might not correct me. Unless I was with rationalists. But then, I'm not in his shoes because the path dependencies of my life haven't taken me there.