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A Call For Humor!

digitalfrost

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We have this phrase in german: If stupidity would roll, you would have to brake going uphill.
 

Ken Tajalli

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I am Iranian by heritage. (So is Amir).
A friend called his boys:
- Khashayar
- Chekavak
both are common boys names in Persian (ancient kings). All was fine, until they went to school in Yorkshire, UK.
since their names was a bit of a mouthful, their mates shortened them, to
Cash and Cheque!
Then the boys did start grunting at their dad :(:facepalm:
 

Suffolkhifinut

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That is plain wrong, the boys should have reported this as an act of bullying. Young people should learn to embrace diversity, and that a given name is part of our own identity.
In the UK shortening names isn’t meant to be disrespectful, in many ways it’s a sign of friendship and acceptance. Very few given names aren’t shortened in general conversation. If ever I’m called Ronald do wonder why they’re being too formal or are they taking the P***. Cultural differences are common around the World and it’s very easy to take offence were none exists.
 
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