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One's surname is omitted when it's been stated already. If they're a public figure being discussed in an academic or press setting, yes, usually the last name i
by photogrammetry 10y ago
One's surname is omitted when it's been stated already. If they're a public figure being discussed in an academic or press setting, yes, usually the last name is used. In less formal circumstances, it's perfectly acceptable to use first names only, especially when they're as uncommon as his.
The sort of proper-name forcing that you suggest is better gets really obnoxious in interviews when the interviewer continually addresses the interviewee by their full name.
e.g.
>So, Elon Musk, what do you think about Blue Origin's rocket design?
>That was a really great answer! Elon Musk, do you spend most of your time at Tesla or SpaceX?
>Elon Musk! Elon Musk! ... etc.
- grkvlt 10y agoSure, that's why you use the surname instead. In interviews I can see the need for informality, so first names are fine there, but when commenting on an interview or story I think it's better to return to the formal, surname only, references. > So, Elon, what do you think of Blue Origin's colour scheme? >> I think Musk's response to the interviewer's stupid question about colours was interesting. >>> I like Muskrats.