If you meet a country person do not call them by their given name. Call them by a nickname because country people love pet names. Few country people are called by their given name.
Initially you may accomplish this task by shortening their given name, as you may choose to call a “Jonathan” by the name “Jon” or an “Elizabeth” by “Liz.” As you grow more skilled at nicknaming you should add a -y to either the given name or the shortened name so that it becomes a name like Jonny or Lizzy. If this technique proves difficult for you do not fret. You can also choose to call a country person by a standard list of pet names. Favorite pet names include Buddy, Junior, Honey, Sweetie, Darlin’, Kiddo, Stinker, So and So, Old Man (Surname), Snicklefritz and Chief. This list is intentionally abridged so that readers can offer their favorite pet names.
I know at least two each of the following: Bubba, Frogger, Bruno, Name + Baby (Nikki Baby), Sex + Name (Boy Aaron), and Size/Family Ranking + Family Name (Little Gross).