Is it alright to add on or shorten the name you have given?

Hi Kiran, I used to add "Ji" to some people who became my friend but they like you got annoyed when I started it they made me understand that its not good then I realised it that its not good and i stopped doing so after that and now have not been using it with any of my online friend.

Hi Kiran! I try to address a mylotter by her or his log in Name and if I know his/her real name I sometimes use the real name (with the permission of the lotter). I do not mind dear friends on mylot either using my screen name/real name/ shortened name or any name given by them. I also do not like people adding 'ji', Bhai, Sis, Beta and Mr. etc. before the name. Many Mylotters could have relations/friendhsip with others mylotters which should be kept beyond the perview of discussions. Highlighting those relations on board during discussions is not understood by me.

I always use the full username that the member has chosen, but I do not really see any problem with people choosing to shorten it in some way. This happens all the way through life, so surely people are accustomed to it by now. Quite often do we encounter someone who does not use their full name and use a shortened version, such as Reg instead of Reginald or Sam instead of Samantha. Of course it may depend on whether the member is content with the abbreviation and also on the choice of shortened version used.

I always address you as Kiranji or Ushaji; sorry to know you find that annoying Ji is a mark of respect like Sir or Madam Some times i find very long names i shorten it, my real name is Bhubaneshwar, nick name is Bhuwan, my friends abroad prefer the later because it is short. MERRY XMAS

I like short and snappy names. Just cuz. I don't see the need to use real names. We aren't really going to meet each other in person. That way, we can say things a little more freely here, than if we really were meeting each other in person. My name is a long name so why not shorten it or come up with something a little original, short and snappy.

I am ok with adding ji,bhai or mr.If it not insulting, then we can be ok with it.But then thats my view.I usually say my full name when i address people and that has been a habit since long.My full name is just two names.So its more easy for people and most of the times they are comfortable.In western countries, they did have some tough time stating my last name, but were fine with my first and was easier with that.I would use only first name or my nickname to people i am comfortable.At times, i do use bhai to be friendly or diplomatic with unknown people.It does work most of the time and no one has any issues with that.For people with long names, i usually use their first name unless they instruct me otherwise.There has been few instances where people would ask to address them with their short names.Sometimes, its weird but then its their choice of things.But its fun atleast for some to have a few different names used to address.It shows warmth and friendliness.Thanks!

I feel as though, it's your decision, it's your name. If you don't like it - don't do it, personally! But you cannot really judge those others who are shortening or enlongating their names. It's their decisions to do so!

Hello, it is common thing. It is very hard to write full name in conversastion. My full name in Anil Kumar Gupta. Like me every one have first name second name and surname. It is tradition to address some one with first name or surname. Some person use Mr. Mrs or bhai, sister, it is happen when we have relation with some one for long period.

Someone with the name cheesecakesandwine is obviously not using his real name and hence there is no point in calling him or her 'cheese'!

Oh yes I do that all the time here..some people have such long screen names that I cerainly do address with just the first part and in hope that its understandable...and if you had a name of 9-10 letters or more I would shorten your name also....

Never knew that you did not like me calling you Kiranji- I thought this was our culture that prompted me to do that but from now on I am not going to commit that mistake again. But how does adding 'ji' can categories you in a particular category? For me that only is a sign of respect for ladies whom you do not know personally.