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People Who Shorten Your Name
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With a name of John, no sane adult has called me "Johnny". That was me as a kid, and was fine. Oddly, I wanted to be a "Jack" but my wishes were wasted on my family.
I try to call the person by the name he wishes. Sometimes I am introduced to, say, "Andrew". Then some one calls him "Andy", so I just ask him which he prefers.
I try to call the person by the name he wishes. Sometimes I am introduced to, say, "Andrew". Then some one calls him "Andy", so I just ask him which he prefers.
Good morning. Well, jokes aside. I totally agree, that people should call you what you really want to be called. Except for my mother, who calls me Juanita Banana. I'd like to be really me, and not the shit that the damn translator translates. I loved your thread puff. Always grateful to you guys for your patience, for laughing together like brothers. Yes, I like to be called John, and if someone wants to call me by my real Spanish name, Juan, too.
I prefer it, but don't call myself by my shortened name. I get Bren from mostly women (but not the missus, she has other names for me) and the odd Brendo from the blokes. Shortening your name is the custom in Australia - you guys wouldn't have a choice sadly, your names will be shortened and or added with a 'o' on the end. And forget Mike, you'll be Mick whether you like it or not. Damien? Damo it is (say Dame-O)
And, if we couldn't be arsed to remember your name then it's an automatic 'Hey Mate'. Of course if we are actually mates then I can give then highest honour and just call you c**t.
But in a nice way. Like if you were to compliment me, than I can respond with a heartfelt 'yeah, cheers c**t!'.
And, if we couldn't be arsed to remember your name then it's an automatic 'Hey Mate'. Of course if we are actually mates then I can give then highest honour and just call you c**t.
But in a nice way. Like if you were to compliment me, than I can respond with a heartfelt 'yeah, cheers c**t!'.
The replies in this thread has given me some insightful thoughts about social cues and human psychology. Maybe their is a benefit to the behavior of people who feel the need to habitually shorten your name, as it gives you an easily discernable reason to put them on the discard pile.
If someone has a name that I am uncomfortable pronouncing, I go ahead and toss them in the discard pile.. same thing with cigars and pipe blends.
You can call me an asshole, but I know I'm not the only one.
You can call me an asshole, but I know I'm not the only one.
In my neck of the woods we call each other MFers affectionately.
There was another word we used.. But they've pretty much broken us all from that
MPers might be more appropriate here ... short for "Magnificent Pipers!" ..
For the record, telescopes harkens back to my CB radio moniker from back in the 60s. My father was Lazybones and my mother EZ1. My friends call me Doc or The Doctor.
On the reverse, I go by Willie, and have had people expand it into William unnecessarily. There’s a corncob in my mouth and a gun on my hip, so William is a bit formal. Of course, the wife just calls me babe or some similar variation. To answer the question more directly, if someone calls you by the wrong name, just return the favor. It’s a passive way to correct the behavior. Plus, bonus points if you get to watch the lightbulb moment happen.
I especially don't like it when people call me "Captain," or "Boss," or some other honorary title I don't have. Some people can be friendly without being familiar, which is usually good, and others are familiar without being friendly, which isn't good.
Do they feel inferior? Do they think I think they are inferior? Hence, they're snarky about it? Hey, fraternity and equality, all is well.
Do they feel inferior? Do they think I think they are inferior? Hence, they're snarky about it? Hey, fraternity and equality, all is well.
I've always went by David or Dave. High School nickname was The Corn Fed Colossus since I was the biggest guy on the wrestling team. I've also been called Giant, Big Guy, or my personal favorite, Tiny. I've always called people 'Boss'.
hey doctor Bob was one of nicknames. Though my all time favorite was Pope.
I love getting the occasional 'big fella' greeting from strangers.
Real nicknames that are individual to the person are supposed to be an honor, even when they originate from an insult or embarrassment, as a sign of group acceptance. In the Navy, I was Hawk, and that seemed good.
I like, when possible, to extend someone's name without warning.
Examples include Jimothy, Bobert, Ronathan, Generalisimo (Gene), Rhondall (Rhonda), Lucifer (Lucy), etc.
Examples include Jimothy, Bobert, Ronathan, Generalisimo (Gene), Rhondall (Rhonda), Lucifer (Lucy), etc.