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To be pissed at my name being laughed at constantly

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NotAmazonAlexa · 27/03/2024 19:43

So I'll let you guess my name.....

Today I had a hospital procedure and every member of staff laughed at my name. I was asked if it really was my name and what the weather forecast is for tomorrow.

On the form I had to fill out first it asked what you would like to be called so I put my nickname to hopefully avoid this but that didn't work. I didn't say anything as I didn't want to make it awkward and wanted the procedure over with as soon as possible.

Not the first time this has happened, at a different hospital last month one nurse couldn't stop laughing and asking me questions..

I'm in my late 40's, used to love my name but it's becoming a nightmare.

Fuck you Amazon

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DuckonaBike · 27/03/2024 19:49

Shorten it to Alex?
Lengthen it to Alexandra?

Obviously people shouldn’t be so childish, but it might save you trouble.

GoodAfternoonGoodEveningAndGoodnight · 27/03/2024 19:49

Wincey (Willis)
shows age

letitlego · 27/03/2024 19:49

It's rude and inappropriate to mock a patient's name

Imfreetofeelgood · 27/03/2024 19:49

Wincey Willis

Kittybelle123 · 27/03/2024 19:49

@toomanyy beat me to it

Lancrelady80 · 27/03/2024 19:49

Little girl up the road named this just before Alexa really took off. Poor thing is going to be stuck with that kind of thing her entire life - at least you got plenty of time just to love the name.

I expect changing name by deed poll to be in her future. You could always do that?

But I agree it's awful it ruined an actual name that real people have.

leafybrew · 27/03/2024 19:48

Really unprofessional and stupid for people to laugh at that. I’m a nurse and would probably not comment as would assume you’re tired of daft jokes/comments

toomanyy · 27/03/2024 19:47

was asked if it really was my name and what the weather forecast is for tomorrow.

Michael Fish?

Zebrasinpyjamas · 27/03/2024 19:47

That's such a strange reaction from medical staff and very unprofessional. Alexa is a lovely name that unfortunately has been taken over by Amazon.

Butchyrestingface · 27/03/2024 19:47

I thought Karen. Easter Grin

DisforDarkChocolate · 27/03/2024 19:47

Bambi?

PermanentTemporary · 27/03/2024 19:46

Time to be Lexie?

ToxicChristmas · 27/03/2024 19:45

Karen?

Edit: missed the amazon bit! Alexa then!

I have a friend called Karen and she absolutely hates it now. People constantly smirk and ask if she is one.

FannyFifer · 27/03/2024 19:44

Alexa? 😂