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I do this at work.  If I can't remember if it's Bob or Rob, I'll call him Robert because it's better, in my eyes, than calling him by the wrong nickname.  If Robert/Bob/Rob gets offended that I didn't remember his preferred nickname, then he seems like an easily offended type and, well, you can't please everyone.

My DD has a name with a lot of nickname options.  We call her one, and friends, neighbors, and teachers all call her by a variety of different nicknames.  If/when she expresses a preference, then we'll follow her lead.  Her name, her choice.  Name your kid Sarah or Emily if you don't want people giving her a nickname.[/quote]

Emily will definitely get nicknamed. Sarah, maybe not.[/quote]

First PP, that is bizarre.  If you can't remember someone's preferred name, just avoid saying it until you can figure it out.

I worked in a small office with a Susan. She goes by Susan. Her friends and family call her Susan. She refers to herself as Susan (e.g., answering her phone, signing emails). Our male boss and three male coworkers all referred to her as Sue.  It felt disrespectful to me. [/quote]

Do you WOH?  You can't just avoid interacting with coworkers.  How would you write an email?  If their email signature says Robert, then it is not bizarre or disrespectful to call him Robert, even if you know he goes by a nickname.  [/quote]

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