Never ran into a pally who said he's a dps so don't worry :p When ppl ask me (as a cleric) are you dps or healing? I would never say BOTH. You're not doing anyone any favors if you arent clear about your role.
lol what. Just cuz you can hit hard with 1-2 powers doesnt mean pallys are dpsers. If some idiot paladin said no sorry i'm not tank or healer, im dps.. i'd boot on the spot