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when you ask someone something and they reply and add your name at the end of the sentence (ie "I don't know, Joe") is that necessarily a sign that the person is getting irritated with you? or is it just a way of acknowledging you as opposed to just saying "I don't know".
for some reason i always interpret it as the person is annoyed that i asked them something tho i realize i can often be sensitive in interpersonal situations
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It really does depend on the tone, I think. Sometimes I will say a person's name a lot when I first meet them and I'm trying to remember their name. I'm bad at learning names, and this helps me. Once I know your name, I will rarely add it to the conversation.
I think I also use it when I'm in a serious conversation with a close friend or loved one. For instance if they are upset or crying about something, I tend to use their name more.
I do this with acquaintances, clients, co-workers, people I just met, etc... to:
1) Make them feel important by remembering their name
2) It helps me remember their name for the future
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