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amother
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Wed, Oct 22 2014, 10:59 am
Let's say my name is something like
Rivka and everyone calls me kiki.
How can I get everyone used to calling me by my full name? Or do I just introduce myself to new people with my full name.. ?
My full name is actually much longer and not so common around here, but I really don't like nicknames.
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zigi
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Wed, Oct 22 2014, 11:15 am
introduce yourself the way you want to be called
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pickle321
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Wed, Oct 22 2014, 12:00 pm
When people call you by the nickname say " I prefer to be called by my real name, rivka" and just keep repeating and hopefully people will catch on. Even if they still call u Kiki just keep telling them. Don't let it slide. And introduce yourself to new people with your full name.
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zaq
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Wed, Oct 22 2014, 3:59 pm
"Hi, Zaq, nice to meet you"
"Hi, Rochelle, nice to meet you, too. Friends call me Zenobia."
"Zaq, a blast from the past! What's it been, fifteen years?"
"It's been twenty, Rivka, but who's counting? BTW, I go by Zenobia now."
"Hi, this is Brian from Swindle, Sleazebucket and Slime. Am I speaking to Zaq?."
"MS. ZAQARIAS speaking.
"Zaq, is that you?"
"I believe you have a wrong number."
"Knock it off, Zaq. I know it's you."
"I'm sorry, there's no one here by that name."
"(SIGH). Good morning, Zenobia."
"Hi, Mom!"
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agreer
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Wed, Oct 22 2014, 4:02 pm
zaq wrote: | "Hi, Zaq, nice to meet you"
"Hi, Rochelle, nice to meet you, too. Friends call me Zenobia."
"Zaq, a blast from the past! What's it been, fifteen years?"
"It's been twenty, Rivka, but who's counting? BTW, I go by Zenobia now."
"Hi, this is Brian from Swindle, Sleazebucket and Slime. Am I speaking to Zaq?."
"MS. ZAQARIAS speaking.
"Zaq, is that you?"
"I believe you have a wrong number."
"Knock it off, Zaq. I know it's you."
"I'm sorry, there's no one here by that name."
"(SIGH). Good morning, Zenobia."
"Hi, Mom!" |
LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE.
And Zaq does it again!
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Scrabble123
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Wed, Oct 22 2014, 4:28 pm
zaq wrote: |
"Zaq, is that you?"
"I believe you have a wrong number."
"Knock it off, Zaq. I know it's you."
"I'm sorry, there's no one here by that name."
"(SIGH). Good morning, Zenobia."
"Hi, Mom!" |
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amother
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Wed, Oct 22 2014, 5:00 pm
My sister achieved this in her teen years by simply refusing to answer to anything other than her newly chosen name. Very effective.
I would recommend something a little less obnoxious as an adult, but letting everyone know and then gently reminding them when they make a mistake is the most straightforward. Most people want to please you, and will make an effort, usually it is family who will be most resistant, rather than friends.
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