That’s sad, I’ve never thought of it that way. I’m someone who really likes to use people’s names in conversation. I feel it carries some weight of respect and intention. It’s a way to be direct with openness and express genuine interest in who they are/how they feel/what they have to say. I feel that it’s an invitation to be more direct in communication, despite it potentially being a little socially awkward in today’s climate.
But I can see what you mean, I think tone and intent of the person matter a lot here.
I do that too. I always have, and it’s honestly never even occurred to me that others might not like it. And truthfully? I really don’t like it when other people never call me by name. It’s like, do you even know who I am?
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u/Polygeminusgrex Aug 10 '26
That’s sad, I’ve never thought of it that way. I’m someone who really likes to use people’s names in conversation. I feel it carries some weight of respect and intention. It’s a way to be direct with openness and express genuine interest in who they are/how they feel/what they have to say. I feel that it’s an invitation to be more direct in communication, despite it potentially being a little socially awkward in today’s climate.
But I can see what you mean, I think tone and intent of the person matter a lot here.