03-23-2017, 12:06 AM
(03-22-2017, 11:24 PM)Gointocarlton link Wrote:Just on SPS, I heard on SEN this morning that he wants to be called Sammo. They reckon its because his Grandfather was Sam and it is disrespectful to use the same name. Interesting, didnt know that.
In Aboriginal culture, once a family member has passed they generally don't say that name again. So if Mary passes away and were to come up in conversation she would be referred to as Margaret's Sister, or Bob's Aunty etc.