At work, should I ask before calling people by the cute version of their name? (Page 2)

Bethany22 · 2022-11-26T19:07:15Z

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.

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Yes, I'm careful about using someone's nickname, unless they have told me to call them that.

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Definitely ask them. Some people really hate that.

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Ask. Not everyone appreciates it

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It's usually cringe

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not everyone is the same

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Sure ask first

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Depends on the person.

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Your better off just asking them first.

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just don't

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