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[–] 3 points 6 months ago (1 child)

I use names when specificity is needed. E.g., if I'm in a room with two other people, and I want to address only one of them, I'll use a name (or nickname if there is one) to clarify who I am addressing.

If I'm in a room with only one other person, then using a name to address them would be redundant, unless I am not getting their attention otherwise (e.g., they're engrossed in a book).

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