When you have a name people say is 'too hard'
LifePeopleIdentityWhen you have a name people say is 'too hard'Ever felt pressured to pick up a nickname because people say your name is "too hard"? Or perhaps…
RNZ ·
LifePeopleIdentityWhen you have a name people say is 'too hard'Ever felt pressured to pick up a nickname because people say your name is "too hard"? Or perhaps…
RNZ ·
ffs, my name's Ropata and people just call me Rob. Nah mate, it's not that hard, you're just lazy.
oath. But some people take it as a personal attack when you can't say their name. It's not that deep.
As a student with a long name, I feel this. Teachers always mess it up. But honestly, it's part of who I am, why should I change?
real. I've got a mate called Siua and he just goes by 'S'. Problem solved.
Yeah nah, get over it. My surname's Polish and I just tell people to call me by my first. Life's too short.
mate. It's not personal, it's just easier. No one's got time for a spelling bee every morning.
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In the construction industry, half the guys can't even spell my name. I just go by 'bro' now lol.
vibe. I just use 'Tom' on site, saves everyone the headache.
I think it's about respect. If you can learn 'Daenerys' you can learn 'Te Aroha'.
Oh get stuffed, it's a two-way street. We're all busy, just pick a nickname and move on.
cope. Nicknames are fine, stop making everything a fight.
My kid's name has a macron and the school form literally errored. How hard is it to update your system??
I changed my name legally to 'John' just to avoid this. Best decision ever.