What else can I do to explain to my boss ( male ) that I prefer to be called by my prefered name ( my nickname) , however, he still calls me by my legal name and told me that he doesn't like my preferred name that's why he calls me using my legal name.

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It's definitely weird and disrespectful, but it's clear he's not going to stop based on the exchanges you already described - is your company big enough to have a real HR department that might be able to help you?

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Not to mention that he has the guts to say to my face that he doesn't like my nickname . I just started at the job less than 4 mos ago.

Come up with a nickname for him and use it.

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In stranger worlds maybe he is addressing you by your legal name because be feels that it is more professional, respectful, or calling you by a nickname is too casual. I can’t stand it when I am called “Miss <my name>” in the south, but it is a sign of respect and accepting this saves me energy and insult.

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What’s your legal name and your nickname?

This is not a hill you want to die on

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