At work, should I ask before calling people by the cute version of their name?

Bethany22

Do you get offended or flattered when people call you by the cute version of your name? How should I gauge whether it's appropriate to try calling someone by a familiar form of their name? Can I start doing it shortly after meeting the person, or do I have to wait until I know them better? I would think calling an acquaintance by the familiar form of their name would help build a bond, but maybe some people think it's condescending? Examples like, someone's actual name is Jess, but you call them Jessy.

At work, should I ask before calling people by the cute version of their name?
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