2006-11-23 21:59:22 · 12 answers · asked by kanma 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I think it depends on how well you know the person and also your relationship with them!!
It's also a good idea to 'ask' what they prefer to be called!!!
2006-11-23 22:01:39 · answer #1 · answered by Dee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using a person's nickname denotes a degree of mutually agreed familiarity, so if that type of relationship doesn't exist, then a nickname should not be used without permission.
2006-11-23 22:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People will generally tell you if they want to be called by their nickname.
2006-11-23 22:09:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the nickname is centred on some form of disability or malformation then it is very wrong to call someone a descripive nickname, if the name is harmless and the person is not offended by it then that is alright.
2006-11-23 22:02:53 · answer #4 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask them how they like to be called
2006-11-23 22:05:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they would like you to call them by it. You should ask them what they like to be called.
2006-11-23 22:02:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are a good friend and it's not rude why not. If you are work colleagues and that's how you speak to each other too - yes - why not?
2006-11-23 22:01:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is not rude and you ask them first no problem.
2006-11-27 21:16:30 · answer #8 · answered by linda_corby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call them what THEY want you to call them.
2006-11-23 22:02:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on how well you know them and if their nick name will upset them
2006-11-23 22:49:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋