Friday, September 2, 2011

What's in a Name?

I usually drink the coffee they provide at work, but today I decided that I will treat myself to some Starbucks (it's good to get these Starbucks trips in while I can - the students will be back on campus any day now and the lines will be unbearable). I always walk in there ready for a good laugh - somehow they can never figure out my name. It's not that difficult - ELISE.  They usually confuse it with the same names, Elisa, Alyssa, Elsie, etc. I'll lighten the mood on this Friday with a few that left me completely puzzled and laughing...

ALICE- this is one I often get people think that the 'E' in Elise is pronounced as an A
So then I try to emphasize that it's an E not and A - and what do I get? ELEASE.
DANICE - this was a new one.
And my all time personal favorite, S-CINDY. This is just scary. Not only did they
originally spell Cindy incorrectly (Sindy), but this in no way resembles my name.

3 comments:

  1. People always get my name wrong too, Kara, Laura, Lauren, ... Leena, the list goes on.

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  2. That's funny!!! Now you made me want to have some coffee :) Have a lovely day!

    Love, Kristin

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