It’s rough.
I have two names. I’m like some dog, that comes whether you say her real name or if you just say, “Fleabag!”
My real name is Jaclyn. It’s on my birth certificate, passport(s) and all the rest. Most people call me Jackie. I hate when people ask me which I prefer to be called. I respond to both. The only time I care which is used is in an official or professional realm. I want my business card to say “Jaclyn,” not Jackie. If I have something published, I’m furious when they place “Jackie” in the by-line.
This is more than just a situation of a nickname, people. I have two names. It blows my mind, quite frankly.
Couldn’t have said it better myself. On my passport/official documents/biz card, I have Lucas; most of my close friends call me Luke. And people are at a loss when I answer their “which do you prefer” question with a non-descript, “either one.” Crazy.
