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Additionally, avoid using a nickname, unless the individual strongly prefers it. Also, don’t include the middle initial, unless someone else you are mentioning has an identical name or if the name is a very common name.
For name tags, follow the rules above, and, if needed, add the name of the school or college on a separate line. The college or school name could be fully spelled out (if space permits) or abbreviated to its official short form.
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