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…
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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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