1. I say: "This is my daughter,
Carol Adeline."
You say: Do you mind if I call you
Carrie?
You think: Could be much worse.
2. I say, "This is my son,
Joel David."
You say: Hey,
Joel.
You think: It's OK.
3. I say, "This is my daughter,
Heidi Leanne."
You say: Your name is pretty.
You think: It is!
4. I say, "This is my son,
Elijah Robert."
You say: Hello,
Elijah.
You think: I don't want to be mean or anything, but
Elijah?