Knowing someone's name (first name only) makes things friendlier. When you can greet someone by name and they can greet you by name a barrier disappears. Do you think it is a... moreKnowing someone's name (first name only) makes things friendlier. When you can greet someone by name and they can greet you by name a barrier disappears. Do you think it is a way to break through the barrier of the "other"? If you know someone's name you are no longer a stranger nor is he/she? I'd wear a name tag and be happy to do so. Would you or would you be appalled and refuse? Why?
If you are in doubt about what someone means do you ask him/her or assume you know and judge because of it? How do you prefer to be treated? Would you like people to as... moreIf you are in doubt about what someone means do you ask him/her or assume you know and judge because of it? How do you prefer to be treated? Would you like people to ask you first if they are unsure about what you meant so you have the chance to clear up any misconceptions they had before they make their assessments or is jumping to conclusions and assuming untrue things about you OK with you? Why?
