How to use my name
My full name
Michael Potts
If you're adding me to a list of names, please use this name.
Personal name
Potts
This is the name I want to be addressed by during a conversation.
On an envelope
Mr. Michael Potts
Please use this name when adding my name to an address in a formal context. For example, on an envelope.
Formal name
Mr. Potts
I use this name in formal contexts. For example, a letter addressed to me might start 'Dear Mr. Potts'.
I also like to be called
- HMHackMaster
- Michael
It's always OK to use these nicknames or variants of my name wherever you use my personal name.
I don't mind being called
- Mike
If you use these variants of my name I won't mind, but they're not names I enjoy being called.
