When calling out a persons name?

' he called me names ' means he didn't call my usual name but some other names that are insulting

eg. I don't l

I'm not sure that's what our guest meant.

If someone calls you by name, e.g. "Hey, John!"

The usual response would be simply "Yes?"

Many other responses are possible. You could reply with the person's name (Hey, Brian - how's it going?) or ask them what they want ("Yes? What is it?")

Different English-speaking cultures have different norms for this sort of

if the guest is from the Orient. I think he/she meant what I said.