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in reply to a message by Magz
Why does she get huffy when people don't automatically know how to pronounce Leejam? Jerk. I really hate it when people blame others for being confused by confusion they themselves created.
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I agree.
We chose to name our daughter Clarisse (as opposed to Clarice), assuming that people would know how to pronounce it.
They don't.
She is commonly referred to as either , klar-is, klah-riss-ee or like Clarissa. The thing is - I can't be angry with people for not knowing, and sometimes I don't even correct them if they are strangers because it doesnt matter THAT much to make a big deal about it.
We chose to name our daughter Clarisse (as opposed to Clarice), assuming that people would know how to pronounce it.
They don't.
She is commonly referred to as either , klar-is, klah-riss-ee or like Clarissa. The thing is - I can't be angry with people for not knowing, and sometimes I don't even correct them if they are strangers because it doesnt matter THAT much to make a big deal about it.
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I've gotten used to having to correct people on the pronunciation of my name. Some people don't even try, but I've gotten "Amelia" more than once. Luckily more and more people have been saying it correctly, which is awesome, especially since it's so simple to understand.
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And this is why I hold "cree8tyv" names in disdain. It's the parents' fault if they look like fools and their children are teased mercilessly.
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I'm not teased, and I like my name, though it's one of the few in that category that I do like.
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"because it doesnt matter THAT much to make a big deal about it."
I do the same thing when people try to pronounce my long German surname. "Close enough."
I do the same thing when people try to pronounce my long German surname. "Close enough."
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My married name is an Arabic one that people are often hesitant to say, however, they usually get it, as you say, close enough, since what you read is what you say. Not going to fuss about it.
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