I understand, although many extremely well-educated people don't
have others "go off on" them for it. If this is happening to you,
it's more likely due to something in the way you present yourself
than your level of education.
Don't feel "stupid and embarrassed" not using the "actual" word for
a Victorian headrest doily thing. If you know the word, that's
great, but you already know that using it in conversation isn't
likely to facilitate anyone's understanding, right? It may alert
them to your formidable vocabulary, but it won't get the idea
across, which should be your primary reason for talking in the
first place, right? RIGHT?
And I gotta say, using all three names when refering to yourself is
like a sign around your neck that says "insecure". It subtley
implies a higher importance, a presumed degree of celebrity. Not a
classy thing to project.
You sound like a good guy--you don't need "antimacassar" or three
names to be liked.
Dave
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