When I was a kid, my schoolmates gave me nicknames based on my real name or recent behaviour. Sometimes I was fine with thembut most of the time, I was upset by what I perceived to beoffensive names.
When we lived in the UK, Brian was hardly given nicknames by others. Everyone called him by his middle name, Brian, as his first name, Zhoucan, was hard to pronounce for the locals. Three years ago, we moved back to Chongqing in China, and the kids started attending school in September 2020.
At the new school, there have been many new challengesand being given nicknames is one of them. Brian has been given several nicknames based on his name or skin colour. Sometimes,he was annoyedbut he eventually, heaccepted it and started giving nicknames to other people as well.
Is it appropriate, however,to give nicknames to other people? It depends on the individual and the context in which the nickname is used. Some people may enjoy having a nickname,as it can create a sense of closeness or camaraderie, while others may find it disrespectful or inappropriate. It's important to consider the person's preferences and feelings,before giving them a nickname and making sure it's respectful and not offensive. Additionally, it's always better to ask the person first whether they would like a nickname,before giving them one.
In any situation, it's important to be respectful and considerate of others' feelings. We should make an effort to communicate with others in a way that makes them feel comfortable and respected.
