Why do some people refer to drivers by their first names?
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In this forum it is often Max, Lewis, George, etc.
It sounds as if they are pretending to know these drivers personally and are on a first name basis with them.
I think it is very strange to refer to strangers or public figures by their first names. Would you also refer to the Prime Minister or other public figures by their first names?
It sounds as if they are pretending to know these drivers personally and are on a first name basis with them.
I think it is very strange to refer to strangers or public figures by their first names. Would you also refer to the Prime Minister or other public figures by their first names?
DOCG said:
Muzzer79 said:
Yes.
You’d prefer that we refer to drivers as Mr Norris or even Sir Lewis?
No, just Norris, Hamilton, Verstappen, etc. You’d prefer that we refer to drivers as Mr Norris or even Sir Lewis?
Would you greet Lewis as "Hamilton" if you met??
Edited by TheDeuce on Monday 31st July 22:36
DOCG said:
It sounds as if they are pretending to know these drivers personally and are on a first name basis with them.
They're not.DOCG said:
I think it is very strange to refer to strangers or public figures by their first names. Would you also refer to the Prime Minister or other public figures by their first names?
No, I've got some slightly shorter names for Boris, Rishi, Call me Dave, Maggie etc. And also for the other mob, but for some reason, they were only ever known as Blair and Brown.Gassing Station | Formula 1 | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff