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nicknames vs christian name

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dubbada · 27/08/2012 07:42

so start the schoool run in sept will be introducing myself as what?

lizzy vs elizabeth
nikki vs nicola
vikki vs victoria
etc

i use both but want to be seen as approacable but sensilble!
(yes its private school)

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TiggyD · 27/08/2012 10:45

How about Madame Boom Boom?

MadStaringEyes · 27/08/2012 11:12

I only have a shortened name, so no issue for me.

dubbada · 27/08/2012 13:13

spuddy what a great idea how about ?
my dh has just recommended wench!!

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BoerWarKids · 27/08/2012 13:22

'First name' is used more commonly than 'Christian name' these days, I think?

Are your DC the first in the family to be privately-educated? Might explain the MC angst Wink

dubbada · 27/08/2012 13:27

bwk yes, and your right if i were being totally pc i should have said first name (although i was taught at a convent school lol)

the angst is terrible as i sit here sewing in god awful name labels thank god know real worries Smile

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