Quote:Forgive me for being a little bit pop-psychology here, the problem is that accepting nicknames given is a common prerequisite for acceptance into the group. You can't pick your own nickname and by rejecting the nickname given that's what you're trying to do.

 

People are often nice and sensitive but only when you stay within what they consider acceptable behavior. Rejecting a non-vulgar nickname is not considered acceptable in most groups. And trying to causes the reaction that you're seeing; insistent use of the nickname.