I completely agree with DGma when others look at my full name on my credit card, etc., and refer to me by my first name. I would prefer that they show me some respect and use a more formal address since we've never introduced ourselves. The same thing happens when I am teaching. I refer to the parents of my students as Mr. and Mrs. "whoever". It annoys me to no end when they call me by my first name, especially as I would never do the reverse. Once again, I think it infers a sense of familiarity that doesn't really exist. Besides, I'm not there for a party. I'm there in a professional capacity even if some people think teachers are little more than babysitters.
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Originally Posted by nomesque
<SNIP> 2. I walk up to a checkout. A woman with "Clare" written on her nametag serves me. While I'll chat to her (if she's in the mood), I will NOT refer to her by name. Because knowing her name hasn't showed that I've listened and been interested in her communication, it just shows that a) I can read and b) I've been looking in the general direction of her boobs.
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I sheepishly admit that I do use the name on name tags. I'm a friendly person and if they are wearing the thing, I figure it's okay to use it. When we are out to dinner and the waitperson tells me their name, I make a point to remember it and use it when speaking to them. I've never had a negative reaction to that. Of course, if their tag said, Mr. or Ms. SoandSo, that's how I would address them.
