# Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Using clan designation in casual conversation between friends  
✅ Use personal name only: "Aelira says the storm will pass soon"

❌ Omitting clan in official documents  
✅ Always use full formal: "Approved by Aelira kin-Hanga Thornvale"

❌ Adding unnecessary complexity  
✅ Match formality to context

❌ Mixing Earth and Duskaran conventions incorrectly  
✅ Follow established patterns for surnames