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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 7:12 pm
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Originally Posted by BlueGirlGoes
Hello,

I DESPISE it when the American screener checking my passport hands it back to me and says, "Have a nice day ... CATHY." First, I do not know this person and I resent the faux familiarity. Secondly, the name on my passport is CATHERINE and I do not need a condescending drone giving me an unwanted nickname.

Last names can be hard to pronounce, although is Asia people seem to be willing to give it a try. Why not address passengers as "Ma'am" or "Sir"? Can there be NO dignity or grace left in travel?

I realize this is a rather inconsequential little gripe, but I think it speaks to the larger issue of passengers being treated with no respect.

(Also I really, REALLY hate being called CATHY.)

Does this nickname thing happen to men as well, or is it a treat reserved for women?
It happens to everyone and it's becoming more common here. I personally don't see anything wrong with strangers calling me by my first name. I don't think it's a sign of disrespect either.

If they call you by the wrong nickname or name, you could simply correct them and they will most likely say the right one.
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