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10 Things People With Unique Names Are Tired Of

Can't you just get my name right already?

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10 Things People With Unique Names Are Tired Of
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Having a unique name can be fun and sometimes a hassle. It can get old pretty quickly when you are constantly reminding people the correct pronunciation of your name. I enjoy having a unique name because it is different and I haven't met anyone who spells their name the way that I do.

These are some things people with unique names have to deal with:

1. You can't ever find items with your name on them.

Key chains, mugs, pens, and any other item with your name on it cannot be found in stores. Anything you want with your name on it, you have to get it customized or make it yourself.

2. Teachers mispronounce your name the first day--and all year long, for that matter.

During your school years, teachers cannot seem to get your name right. Even after they say "correct me if I mispronounce your name," and you do, they continue to say it wrong all year.

3. Some want to give you "cute" nicknames because they can't pronounce you name right.

Some who continuously say your name wrong want to make up a short nickname to make it easier for them.

4. People have questioned if you spelled your name right.

Because some have never seen the spelling of a name a certain way, they question if you messed up. No...I know how to spell my own name.

5. Restaurants that take your name down always misspell it.

Anytime you get Starbucks the name written on your cup is not right. This goes for any food you have delivered or where they take your name down for the order.

6. People you have known for awhile still mess up.

Even people who should know how to spell or pronounce your name still mess up or get confused on how to say and spell it.

7. You feel the need to always spell out your name.

When someone asks your name to write it down, out of habit you always spell it out just to be safe.

8. Your computer recognizes your name as a mistake.

When your are typing a paper, when you put your name at the top the red squiggle line pops up underneath of it.

9. Name tags aren't helpful.

Even with you name plastered on your chest, people can't figure it out. Most times when they try, they don't get it right.

10. And sometimes, you just let them say or spell it wrong

After awhile, it can become not worth the hassle. You just get tired and accept that people will continually call you by the wrong name. So, you just let it go and forget about it.

Having a differently spelled name and dealing with these troubles is something that us with unique names just have to deal with the rest of our lives. So correct those who get it wrong and save some excitement for those who get it right on the first try.


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