Okay, relative stranger. Some event in the past has deemed a vocal greeting necessary when we see each other. I would be happy with a simple head nod, but fine. We won’t argue the point that we can honor each other with the brief use of our vocal chords.
But there is no reason for you to use my name in your greeting. Because I sure don’t remember your name.
You know how I was coming out of the bathroom and you were on your way in? We didn’t see each other for more than a split second and my name was already shooting out of your mouth. How the hell did you do that? I can’t even remember my own age given a calculator and five minutes.
When you say my name, I don’t suddenly think we have some kind of special bond. I think you’re some dude trying to make me look stupid. And maybe I am stupid. But I don’t need a reminder in the form of friendly greeting.
We can continue to go through the ritual of our vocal greeting. That’s fine. But keep my name out your damn mouth.
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