I have a very traditional, slightly long name. Without specifically mentioning it, it's the name of a former British queen who wore black a lot.
So why, without me asking, do people feel the need to shorten it? It drives me mad. For the record, I have no problem with other people who choose to use said name. However, when I was at primary school (oh yes, it goes back that far) there was a girl who was actually called the short form and she was an absolute cow. Since then, I've really hated being called it.
What's worse, is now it's people in a business context doing it. I would never shorten someone's name unless there was an 'oh, please call me xxx' or they signed their emails that way.
AIBU to be irrationally irritated by this?
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to want people to stop shortening my name? (first world issues!)
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lastnightiwenttomanderleyagain · 25/07/2013 14:02
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