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Old 23-08-2014, 00:15
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Unsure if this has a thread elsewhere - just wondering if this needs a dedicated thread of it's own. The format is usual characters names against the Jim McDonald version. I'll start with:

Liz - Elizabeth
Steve - Steven
Andy - Andrew

Jack - Jacko
Ken - Kenneth
Mike - Michael
Percy - Percival?
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Old 23-08-2014, 01:34
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When Alec Gilroy was still in Corrie, Jim use to call him 'Sandy'. I had no idea why for years, but then my Mum explained it's a common Irish/Scottish thing (slightly embarrassing, as I'm from an Irish family!).
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Old 23-08-2014, 01:40
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He used to call Becky, Rebecca and Roy, Royston.
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Old 23-08-2014, 01:54
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They are all the ones I can think of
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Old 23-08-2014, 07:04
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When Alec Gilroy was still in Corrie, Jim use to call him 'Sandy'. I had no idea why for years, but then my Mum explained it's a common Irish/Scottish thing (slightly embarrassing, as I'm from an Irish family!).
I thought Sandy was short for Alexander.
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Old 23-08-2014, 11:03
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Some people prefer addressing people with their full names rather than shortened versions.

sone even hate their names being shortened!

plus it gives the appearance of being domineering
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Old 23-08-2014, 11:08
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So he does!
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Old 23-08-2014, 11:12
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I thought Sandy was short for Alexander.
Alec, Alex and Sandy are all short forms of Alexander I think
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Old 23-08-2014, 12:40
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Some people prefer addressing people with their full names rather than shortened versions.
It's pretty rude, though.
It shouldn't be a matter of the preference of the person doing the addressing - unless you're up in court - it should be the preference of the person being addressed.
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Old 23-08-2014, 15:38
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It's pretty rude, though.
It shouldn't be a matter of the preference of the person doing the addressing - unless you're up in court - it should be the preference of the person being addressed.

thats true but some aren't comfortable with that.

Strangely its quite an interesting thing as it comes from your personality type. I would imagine if you know a person like jim in real life it would be easier to see cos you would see other differences in your personality. someone domineering, controlling and likes things just so is more likely to use full names, whereas someone socialble, goes with the flow, laid back person will use the nickname/shortened version or make their own

I do like Jim's ways though it's great him being back on screen and great way to have a valid prison storyline
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Old 23-08-2014, 16:43
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I know that JIm is Northern Irish,or an Ulsterman if you
will,but it is also an 'Irish' thing. I have a good friend Joe
whose mother was Irish, and she never referred to him as
anything other than 'Joseph'. His friend Ant, was likewise
always 'Anthony' to her.
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Old 23-08-2014, 17:05
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It's one of the few character consistencies that Jim has always referred to people by their full names or a nickname that they never use. I really like it. and have a habit of shortening or lengthening people's names in a way that no one else does. Most people seem to like it and say "you're the only person who ever calls me that, but I like it".
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Old 23-08-2014, 19:01
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And yet he introduces himself as 'Jim'
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Old 23-08-2014, 20:52
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Never liked him, he is so damned irritating with his 'so he did' crap. Why bring back dead wood.
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Old 23-08-2014, 20:55
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Never liked him, he is so damned irritating with his 'so he did' crap. Why bring back dead wood.
I don't think you grasp what deadwood is.
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Old 23-08-2014, 21:00
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It's great having him back, so it is!
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Old 23-08-2014, 21:02
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Definitely on my list of fave ever Corrie characters just behind Terry Dockworth.
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Old 23-08-2014, 21:04
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Definitely on my list of fave ever Corrie characters just behind Terry Dockworth.
He is top notch, Corrie really need him at the moment.
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Old 25-08-2014, 15:03
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Never liked him, he is so damned irritating with his 'so he did' crap. Why bring back dead wood.
Sorry but I think the return if Jim is great. Just a. Shame it's only for 2 or 3 months. I do hope that they develop a storyline so that he can come back on a permanent basis. Corrie needs the likes of Jim.
Surely they can get the term of his prison sentence reduced, but the way they are putting Jim over as supplying Stupid Peter with the booze it is more likely that he will get his term increased!
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Old 25-08-2014, 15:06
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Unsure if this has a thread elsewhere - just wondering if this needs a dedicated thread of it's own. The format is usual characters names against the Jim McDonald version. I'll start with:

Liz - Elizabeth
Steve - Steven
Andy - Andrew

Jack - Jacko
Ken - Kenneth
Mike - Michael
Percy - Percival?
It is things like the above that makes unique characters. I used to like how Becky referred to Haley and Roy as Hayles and Royston. Others may use the terms but always unique to certain characters.
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Old 25-08-2014, 17:12
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Yes I like that Jim has his own take on people's names, it's very in-character. A way of exerting control - interesting point, never thought of it like that.

I think as well it's a northern / older generation thing, when giving somebody a nickname or shortening their name was a sign of familiarity and affection - and people weren't so precious about 'you must call me by the name I choose'. I certainly noticed it when I first came south. Although Jim isn't literally old he's got that vibe.
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Old 25-08-2014, 18:14
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Was it him who used to call Hayley, Harold?
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Old 25-08-2014, 18:36
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Victoria McDonald http://www.corrie.net/profiles/chara...ald_vicky.html
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Old 25-08-2014, 18:41
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Was it him who used to call Hayley, Harold?
I thought that was Mike Baldwin.
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Old 25-08-2014, 18:55
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Was it him who used to call Hayley, Harold?
Les Battersby did?
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