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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know plenty of kids who end up going by their middle name and then do not respond whatsoever to their first name. It’s like they don’t even identify with that person, yet you would still force that on the child? Very strange authoritarian and overly militant view.[/quote]

4 of my kids use their middle name instead of their first name.  They ALL respond to their first name.  It would be really weird of them to ignore it.  I don't know what kind of people you know but they don't sound very mature if they will ignore one of their known names.[/quote]

In defense of these kids, I'd say it's appropriate and respectful the first time or two to respond but correct "Yeah, my first name is Elizabeth but I do by my middle name Larla." or "My name is Margaret but I go by Peggy."  After the first few times, I'm good with them not responding since at some point that individual has made zero effort to learn their name.

I have the reverse issue, people often like to use a diminutive of my name.  Again, think Elizabeth.  I introduce myself that way, my signature on email is my given name, and so on.  Yet, there are people who insist on calling me Liz either in email or orally.  I eventually start to ignore them.  That is not my name.  [/quote]

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