Is it normal to get mad when referred to by name?

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Any time someone says my name in the way of ending a sentence, it makes me angry. Like, no matter what we were taking about, I can only take their statement as condescending and suddenly I'm furious.
Say my name is John Smith.
"John, why did you choose that one?"
"I'm not sure I understand, John."
"Are you sure that's how you do it, John?"
The same goes for being called hun, sweetie, or dear. It just feels degrading. Is that weird?

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Based on 67 votes (35 yes)
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  • Cuntsiclestick
    9 years ago

    Yes it's weird. Getting furious at people over this is a great way to chase them away.

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  • HonestlyCurious
    9 years ago

    I despise when people call me hun sweetie or dear. It seems contrived and yes condescending.

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  • Avant-Garde
    9 years ago

    I hate when Certain family members say my name aloud in public, especially around others. Pisses me off like no other! Friends can say this and it's fine. I don't know, in general, it makes me feel awkward having to state my name in public since some of my peers used to treat me badly over it. I think you are normal. Just talk to them about it. Don't necessarily state that it ticks you off, say that it makes you very uncomfortable.

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    • robbieforgotpw
      9 years ago

      U actually have a very unique name, AG

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      • Avant-Garde
        9 years ago

        Why, thank you.

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  • robbieforgotpw
    9 years ago

    I powerdumped my shorts and didn't have others to change into

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    • seakelp
      9 years ago

      That's hot.

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      • robbieforgotpw
        9 years ago

        We can get together and I'll blow out my pants and close the car windows

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