It's really rather easy with me. In any business setting I am Mr. O'Rights, or Sir, unless I tell you otherwise. If I go to Ruby Tuesday's, and CinnamonGirl says "Thanks for coming in, tonight, Mr. O'Rights.", I'm fine with that. It denotes an appreciation for my patronage, coupled with a measure of respect. If I am a regular, and CG knows that I like my coffee kept topped off throughout my meal and that I take neither cream nor sugar, then I will tell her her to just call me Bill.
Telemarketers that call me by either "William" or "Bill" can just go straight to hell.
On the other end of the spectrum, due to the current economic climate I had to take a position at Walmart. I wear a name badge that clearly says "Bill". I just absolutely looove when people lean in real close (like the letters aren't big enough to be seen from 50' away) and pointedly use my name in an effort to get special, or personized, service. "Well,..."Bill"...I've been coming in here since this store opened. I feel that I should be able to [fill in the blank]". Said in a tone that almost conveys a veiled threat. As if, "I've got your name, Bud. Now give me what I want".
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