If he’s new, did he ask to be known by that?Am I the only person that gets a bit turned off when someone is known by a nickname or abbreviation? I don't mean like Anthony being called Tony or anything like that but we have a new colleague called "Dunky" (Duncan) and I'm not into it.
'Dunky'? GTFO!!Am I the only person that gets a bit turned off when someone is known by a nickname or abbreviation? I don't mean like Anthony being called Tony or anything like that but we have a new colleague called "Dunky" (Duncan) and I'm not into it.
Is 'Dunky' a six year old child? If not, that nickname is wholly unacceptable.Am I the only person that gets a bit turned off when someone is known by a nickname or abbreviation? I don't mean like Anthony being called Tony or anything like that but we have a new colleague called "Dunky" (Duncan) and I'm not into it.
Yes.If he’s new, did he ask to be known by that?
I have a colleague called Claire and she’s known as Welly.
Am I the only person that gets a bit turned off when someone is known by a nickname or abbreviation? I don't mean like Anthony being called Tony or anything like that but we have a new colleague called "Dunky" (Duncan) and I'm not into it.
we’re incapable of calling people by their full names. We see it as formal and serious. You do it when you don’t like them. Otherwise it’s like being spoken to by your mumIf he’s new, did he ask to be known by that?
I have a colleague called Claire and she’s known as Welly.

Yup. Surname Kelly.Yes.
And that's amazing - it is based on her surname?
Hi Moopy.
I've just emailed Age UK to see about becoming a Neighbour Friend for some of the older, lonely people on the island, but I'm worried because I can't commit to set days that they won't want me![]()
Who doesn't love a CAPTIVE AUDIENCE
Is this a new business venture to sell fudge to the immobile old dears who can’t make it to the shop?
omg no, it genuinely wasnt, but what an amazing idea!!omg no, it genuinely wasnt, but what an amazing idea!!
Just tell the old people that it's the same day of the week whenever you're in. They'll never know any different.Hi Moopy.
I've just emailed Age UK to see about becoming a Neighbour Friend for some of the older, lonely people on the island, but I'm worried because I can't commit to set days that they won't want me![]()
I used to love it when people got called ‘scone ‘ead’ as a term of jovial name calling. Haven’t heard it out in the wild for years though“[surname] ‘ead” is VERY scouse!
Good point. They probably won't remember who I am anyway. Just the dirty lesbian that sometimes turns up.Just tell the old people that it's the same day of the week whenever you're in. They'll never know any different.