ladyhope · 41-45, F
Yep, I've even been called man's names before because people can't get it right. My legal name is pretty commonly confused with another ladie's name as well.
no. It does not frustrate me at all. It's not like it's a word they are supposed to know. Not all names are common in every country. Just be patient. It's not like they are trying to insult you.
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Also, one more thing: i does not sound like i for every language. sometimes it's ee. J does not sound like J for everyone: sometimes it sounds like 'y', sometimes like the french 'j', etc. H is heard in English, but not in every language. So many examples and reasons (including this one: not everyone is comfortable looking at someone's chest for a long time in order to read a small badge with name on it.) Not every one is English speaker as a first language. I'm not, and maybe you are not either. Anyway, as long as someone is not trying to make fun of me, or calling me a name, if they are trying to say my name or even call me Ms., I'm fine with that. Between choosing that or someone with 0 etiquette, I will choose dealing with someone who can't pronounce my name properly, any given day!
iamnikki · 31-35, F
@thinkbigaboutlife I do realize all the above. Thank you
Ah, thank you for BA. I rarely get that privilege. :)
antisocialbutterfly · 26-30, F
My name is simple to pronounce and people still feel the need to shorten it...

SW-User
so your name is not nikki?
iamnikki · 31-35, F
@SW-User could be a nickname...
AyDiosMio · 31-35, M
Yes
SamRick1271 · 51-55, M
Never had to face that problem