say my name

I have this friend who frequently starts his string of text messages with a "psst...". Apparently, he thinks that he'll get my attention that way. Dead wrong.

Aside from it being the proper way to address someone, calling someone by his name (nickname or otherwise) signifies respect and familiarity. There's that certain degree of closeness and comfort that one can associate with the people who call them by their name. Like in the case of nicknames which are usually used by people who have a great deal of affection or have a close emotional bond with the callee.

I have a name. Learn it, use it and make me feel special.

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And while I'm on the subject of names, found this quiz on blogthings. I know that it's just randomly generated but most descriptions are true.

WHAT MAKMAK MEANS?

- You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated.

- You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for what you want.

- You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you'll knock down anyone who gets in your way!

- You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.

- You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.

- You have the classic "Type A" personality.

- You are a seeker of knowledge, and you have learned many things in your life.

- You are also a keeper of knowledge - meaning you don't spill secrets or spread gossip.

- People sometimes think you're snobby or aloof, but you're just too deep in thought to pay attention to them.