The discussion centers on the appropriate shortened version of the name Rafael, with participants debating whether to use "Rafe" or "Rafa." The consensus leans towards using the full name "Rafael" in formal reports to avoid confusion and maintain professionalism. Participants also highlight the variability of nicknames and their acceptance in different contexts, emphasizing that some names lend themselves more readily to nicknames than others. Resources such as Behind the Name are suggested for further exploration of name origins and variations.
PREREQUISITESWriters, editors, and professionals in formal communication who need to navigate the complexities of name usage and cultural considerations in their reports.
).That would be an easy way out, but it isn't my report, so I don't know if that'll work. I'll try.Moonbear said:I vote that you just use his full name rather than a nickname in a report... Even if you're on a first name/nickname basis with someone, in technical/formal writing, you still should avoid using nicknames (and then you don't have to figure out how to spell them
I don't think it's quite that black and white. Some names more readily reduce to their nicnames than others. Take mine, for example: I rarely use "Russell" in anything but the most formal of communications. Edward/Ed is another good example. Jason/Jay is probably one you wouldn't reduce, but not being Spanish, I don't know how Rafael ranks in that. I'll probably take Moonbear's suggestion anyway, though.Evo said:
Although I think it must be Rafa.Eh, yeah, I'm getting mixed results. The news results were almost all for the same person. I wasn't really thinking. It's bugging me now, so I'm still looking. (Yes, I'm strange.)russ_watters said:
My name doesn't reduce to any sort of nickname. I used to hate that when I was a kid and everyone else had nicknames...I felt left out. But, as an adult, I like it...my name is my name, and there are no issues of anyone taking liberties in using a nickname I don't like. One of my friends was absolutely crazy about making sure her kids' names couldn't be turned into nicknames. She was adamant that whatever she named her kids were the names they should be called, so both kids have very short names...I can only imagine she must have had a bad nickname experience as a child.russ_watters said:
What do you think about "Moonie"?Moonbear said:
Oh, I meant my real name. I think it's hysterical that my nickname here has nicknames.russ_watters said:
