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Question

Name saved on the phone

Sep 5, 2015 11:03PM PDT

Hi guys,

Recently a friend of mine sent me an email which indicates that she saved my name as a rude word in her email contact list. Apparently, she doesn't know I can see that on my end once she sent an email to me.

I am writing to ask: if I save a friend's name as a different word on my Sumsung smart phone, can he see this different word when he and I contact each other via texting and phoning?

Your reply is much appreciated!

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Answer
stole her boyfriend did ya?
Sep 5, 2015 11:13PM PDT

I would expect if it's part of the "NAME" area, it would send. Isn't there a "display name" versus just the NAME area? If so, then only what's in the display and their email address should show up for them. Some friends don't want their actual name on email you send them, which is why it's great to have a "display name" and not just the NAME area.

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I didn't steal her boyfriend
Sep 6, 2015 5:11AM PDT

Hi James, Thanks for your reply! I didn't steal her boyfriend - Based on the rude word displayed in the email, I think it was definitely because she doesn't like my nationality - she is very judgemental and narrow-minded.

Probably you didn't understand my question - my question was in the second paragraph of my post. It's about whether they can see their name which is saved as a different word on my smart phone. I use a Sumsung smart phone and they use an Apple smart phone.

Looking forward to your advice. Cheers.

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No they won't.....
Sep 6, 2015 5:38AM PDT

.....see what name you have stored in your phone unless they physically have your phone and check your phone contacts.

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(NT) what birdman said
Sep 6, 2015 3:38PM PDT