AIBU to ask which name you use?

[Anon1993]

When making a booking; such as a table at a restaurant; a taxi or even ordering a takeaway I always use my surname.

I’ve noticed that more and more people around me are using their first names for things like this.

I went out for dinner not too long ago with some friends and out the table under my surname as I normally would. One friend said I was being snobby; and the other jumped in to say she didn’t think I was being snobby; just old fashioned!

Am I?

I always give my full name? Is that weird?? I thought everyone did full name!!

Full name when I make the reservation, give surname when I arrive. If your name was something common like Anne or Dave how confusing could that end up being?

Surname, or DPs surname usually tbh

Surname, always

first name

My husband's surname as mine is foreign and needs spelling.

First name. But surname is hard to spell and I have to spell it out twenty times on the phone and they usually get it wrong.

First name because surname is difficult to spell and pronounce.

Surname

First name. So much simpler.

Surname generally, but I've been doing first name more, especially as my surname is a male first name and once confused a taxi driver who was looking for a bloke.

My first name was massively common for my age group, so I just give first and last name. The restaurant then use whichever they prefer. Usually my surname as it's not quite an insult

Surname or full name. Surname isn't old fashioned or snobby, it's common practice. I'd you give your full name they usually only write down your surname anyway.

I have a Starbucks name too, as my real name is foreign and, while not uncommon or difficult to spell, potentially unfamiliar in a busy coffee shop and i don't want faff. Bookings always under surname (the only exception would be if I were already on first-name terms with the person I was booking with).

I always book under Her Royal Highness

Generally means I get a decent table

First name always, as my married name is either misspelt or mispronounced, either way it causes confusion.
Might just go with Bob from now on, thanks PP!