mickle said:They are also called ferrules, as are the metal bits on the end of umbrellas and walking sticks. Dumbass.
I went in a bike shop and asked for 'ferrules' and was given the ones for between outer and end stops, they knew what I meant even if you don't. Because they know the correct terminology. If I'd asked for ferrules and I was given cable end crimps I'd complain, saying "no, they're not ferrules, they're cable end crimps".
And they'd probably apologise profusely, and sack the offending member of staff. They'd probably also give me a box of chocolates by way of apology. Which is what you should now do.