I mentioned earlier that I’m working to secure speakers for a large event in October by a fortune 500 company. Still in the payment process, I’m working closely with their accounting department to secure deposits for the speakers hired. Everyone in that department has a name I can’t pronounce!
This is Hue Go — not Who Go:
Could you please pronounce it for me?
My most uttered question during this process has been: “I want to make sure I’m saying your name right—could you please pronounce it for me?”
Farhat is easy, right? Nope — it’s fa-raht not far-hat. What about Zlatko and Abbinav? Of course, I can’t remember anyone’s proper pronunciation by the next time I talk to them, so I have resorted to writing on an envelope how their name sounds to me. Like… uh-bee-nov for Abbinav. Look at me being all culturally sensitive. 😏
Don’t call me Shelby or Sheila, and please spell my name correctly.
In business, details are important when you want to build trust, create a positive work experience, and strengthen relationships. At the very least, take that extra second to ensure you address the recipient of an email with the correct spelling of their name.
Now you know: Dr. Pepper is the oldest drink in the US.