alanmin4304 Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 I got into a spot of bother when doing national service in the army many moons ago. Went to the pub and took a shortcut across the parade ground and got caught by a regular sargent who kept shouting "Hey you" which I ignored and kept walking. When he caught up with me (he took the long way around) he asked if I was deaf so I said my best friend was Chinese but he was not HEY YU so I didn't think he was talking to me. He either thought I was that thick I was not worth worrying about or realised he should have addressed me by name, rank or soldier. Anyway he told me to get off which I was happy to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Mother Jennifer-jen. Father Alan -al or min. Daughters Joanna-jo, Samantha-sam, Stephanie-steph. I don't think you can avoid shortening or nicknames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 What about Jamie Olivers kids, one is is called 'Buddy Bear', another is like 'Cherry Blossom' and the third is i think 'Poppy Seed' LOL :dunno: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Mother Jennifer-jen. Father Alan -al or min. Daughters Joanna-jo, Samantha-sam, Stephanie-steph. I don't think you can avoid shortening or nicknames. Oh yes you can -our Nicole is still Nicole not Nikki or Cole and Juliet is Juliet not Julie, Maxine on the other hand gets called all sorts of things :-? I did. Though how often do kids get called by their full name? The only time I use their full name is when they have done something wrong/naughty.... my dad used to do the same with me LOL There are many occasions where a person is referred to by their christian name and surname - not just when calling the roll at school, but on most written correspondence and legal documents. Most unfortunate combinations are usually picked up verbally though by peers, or when the christian name gets truncated. Combinations that spring to mind are Theresa Green and Richard Brace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 The strains still take a lot of beating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Mother Jennifer-jen. Father Alan -al or min. Daughters Joanna-jo, Samantha-sam, Stephanie-steph. I don't think you can avoid shortening or nicknames. How would you shorten my name? There are many occasions where a person is referred to by their christian name and surname - not just when calling the roll at school, but on most written correspondence and legal documents. Most unfortunate combinations are usually picked up verbally though by peers, or when the christian name gets truncated. Combinations that spring to mind are Theresa Green and Richard Brace. There are a lot of unfortunate combinations that you know the parents had to have noticed. The worst names I've ever seen are "Dick Butkis" and a "Richard Asramer" I've seen a couple cool names though, first that comes to mind is "Forrest Whacker" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 How would you shorten my name? Ir.... a.... not sure :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Ira -can be shortened to Ra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Ira -can be shortened to Ra Ok, Ia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 I have had a range of nicknames, that is one of the most pleasant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Ra, the sun god--ya reckon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 How would you shorten my name? Shortened form = I One friend's sister is Irene, but they just call her I (eye, just in case you've read it as one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Ra, the sun god--ya reckon? Yes, that's Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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