Congratulations. You’ve just managed to exclude anyone who wants a chance to join you in a conversation because they don’t know what you’re on about. They don’t even know where to start. If you’re referring to someone, when you’re conversing with someone you haven’t met yet you’re better off using the subject’s full name rather than a nickname that you’ve heard from someone in the trade or know. Otherwise, they may look blankly at you. It’s fine if you’re in a particular area as the receiver would be expected to know, but when you’re mentioning it in passing to outside folk, they won’t have a clue. Some context would be required, especially if you’re including anyone that’s not traditionally based within the topic. People would simply ask you what it is, and if they have no interest, they’ll tell you so. On the other hand, it’s the opportunity for you to teach them something.
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