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Title: Old Name
Post by: Constance on October 17, 2011, 05:52:08 PM
Today at work I answered the phone with my old name.

I answered the phone with my old name!

Blargh, what was I thinking! Hmm, I guess I wasn't.
Title: Re: Old Name
Post by: Annah on October 17, 2011, 06:09:22 PM
I think most of us had that issue at least once :P

I remember last year, some classmates were calling out my name. I never answered them because I had not gotten used my new yet ....not to the point where I instinctively turn my head to see who was saying my name.

They stated, "oh my god, are you deaf?"

lol, so it does happen
Title: Re: Old Name
Post by: Devlyn on October 17, 2011, 06:21:08 PM
I used the wrong pronouns on myself dancing in front of the mirror, don't feel bad!
Title: Re: Old Name
Post by: Bird on October 17, 2011, 07:14:31 PM
Been there, done that hahaha

Shades, did you get your civil name changed already? It is so tough to change it here in Brazil :(
Title: Re: Old Name
Post by: JenJen2011 on October 17, 2011, 08:23:14 PM
Quote from: Shades O'Grey on October 17, 2011, 05:52:08 PM
Today at work I answered the phone with my old name.

I answered the phone with my old name!

Blargh, what was I thinking! Hmm, I guess I wasn't.

Were you using your female voice? lol.
Title: Re: Old Name
Post by: Constance on October 17, 2011, 09:31:12 PM
@Bird, I haven't legally changed my name yet. But, I'm listed as "Constance" in all company directories except for human resources/payroll. There, I'm still "David."

@JenJen, I honestly can't remember if I answered with my femme voice, but I was sure to use my "David" voice for the rest of the call (which was mercifully short).

@Tracey, when I talk to myself I still call myself "David."

@Annah, in the last week before starting my RLE it was hard to answer the phone with my legal name!
Title: Re: Old Name
Post by: Devlyn on October 18, 2011, 11:31:17 AM
Does everyone have their names right today? Hugs, Tracey