Xhesika. Say it: Xhesika.
No matter how ridiculous the name on the register, if I pronounce it with even the slightest of erroneous inflections, my effort is met with consternation, sighs, tuts, laughter, etc, etc.
And it was so when I came to Xhesika's name on the register. Xhesika. Xhesika; I paused, considered, and gave it my best shot (which, I might add, is formidable):
"Zeseeka?" I called.
The class laughed; over the laughter came the incensed reply:
"It's Jessica!"
Indeed; my fault completely. Please forward my apology to your parents, Mr and Mrs Finechoice, who no doubt still reside at 324 Providingforthefuture Lane, Smartsville.
6 comments:
Good LORD.
If you'd got it "right", I would have considered you a fool.
Like her parents.
Did NOT see that coming. What about Le-a? The latest name craze in some parts of the US (apparently) Pronounced LeDASHa because the dash ain't silent. Of course.
As someone who's name was butchered endlessly growing up, I salute your efforts!
and I thought having your name spelt incorrectly your whole life was bad enough.
Maybe they think you are funny no matter how you pronounce names...
Wow - shame on you for not knowing that - I mean what else could it be other than Jessica???
What were they smoking when they came up with that???
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