Nataly 38 #1 November 15, 2013 French people incorrectly spell "Natalie" because in the French spelling it's usually with an "h" ("Nathalie"). Non-French people can't get "Léveillé" right, because, well, they're fucking not French... So I'm used to this and frankly it's *nice* when people take the time to write it properly, but since I think it's pretty easy to get it wrong, I don't take it personally when people (unsurprisingly) get it wrong! HOWEVER, I just got asked to correct the spelling of someone's name on their event name badge... This person has never once spelled *my* name correctly, and you can see right on the email that the registration for the badge (with the incorrectly spelt name) was done by someone else... So not only does this dim-wit not understand that I'm not her fucking PA, but she's dumb enough to rant about the importance of correct name spelling to the person whose name she has incorrectly spelt on every single email she has ever sent... Hmmm... There isn't even any point in getting upset... Because she's just fucking stupid and getting upset won't change that... So my response is just "hmmmm"..."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #2 November 15, 2013 Nataly French people incorrectly spell "Natalie" because in the French spelling it's usually with an "h" ("Nathalie"). Non-French people can't get "Léveillé" right, because, well, they're fucking not French... So I'm used to this and frankly it's *nice* when people take the time to write it properly, but since I think it's pretty easy to get it wrong, I don't take it personally when people (unsurprisingly) get it wrong! HOWEVER, I just got asked to correct the spelling of someone's name on their event name badge... This person has never once spelled *my* name correctly, and you can see right on the email that the registration for the badge (with the incorrectly spelt name) was done by someone else... So not only does this dim-wit not understand that I'm not her fucking PA, but she's dumb enough to rant about the importance of correct name spelling to the person whose name she has incorrectly spelt on every single email she has ever sent... Hmmm... There isn't even any point in getting upset... Because she's just fucking stupid and getting upset won't change that... So my response is just "hmmmm"... Xanax . . . it MIGHT help.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #3 November 15, 2013 Spelt is flour (or lazy poor spelling) SPELLED Dont be lazy if you're going to criticise spellingYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoobrothertom 5 #4 November 15, 2013 Squeak Spelt is flour (or lazy poor spelling) SPELLED Dont be lazy if you're going to criticise spelling Here's dictionary.com. Spelt, a grain, is listed 2nd. 1 [spelt] verb a simple past tense and past participle of spell. Just for fun!____________________________________ I'm back in the USA!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #5 November 15, 2013 Tough crowd tonite, eh N@?I totally get your rant. Few things are as important to people as their names. John Mitchell is rarely screwed up, but Valinda has had her named mangled a million times. Like you, she's pretty forgiving of it. I love the hypocrisy of your coworker. Things like that make me really enjoy retirement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #6 November 15, 2013 SqueakSpelt is flour (or lazy poor spelling) SPELLED Dont be lazy if you're going to criticise spelling Both spellings are correct, just like "color" and "colour." However my name is not, never has been and never will be "Nathalie." Which, as John correctly pointed out, I'm not that fussed about - it's more this girl's general attitude."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #7 November 16, 2013 Anyways, les noms propres n'ont pas d'orthographe.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #8 November 16, 2013 So re-do her name tag... But add an extra "H" somewhere. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #9 November 16, 2013 I'll tell people my name (Andrea), and at least 50% of the time they will call me either Angela, Amanda or Adrien. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #10 November 16, 2013 skymama I'll tell people my name (Andrea), and at least 50% of the time they will call me either Angela, Amanda or Adrien. Adrien?? WTF?? That's a guy's name! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #11 November 16, 2013 Nataly ***I'll tell people my name (Andrea), and at least 50% of the time they will call me either Angela, Amanda or Adrien. Adrien?? WTF?? That's a guy's name! Not when me 'Muricans make a slight change in the spelling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VyzII09Hos"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #12 November 16, 2013 I have a friend who's name is Pat. He has a great line when someone calls him by the wrong name... Person talking to Pat.... "Hi Pete. I haven't seen you in 20 years. How have you been?" Pat... "I've been good Bill, how about yourself?" Person talking to Pat... "I've been great, but my name's not Bill." Pat... "That's OK, my name's not Pete." Always makes me chuckle. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #13 November 16, 2013 I worked with a guy who called me Jenny for about 2 or 3 years... I corrected him a couple of times but after a while I kinda thought it was funny so we all went along with it until some newbie asked him: "why do you call Natalie 'Jenny?'" And he was like: ??? Everyone was laughing and the look of total confusion on his face was absolutely priceless. But seriously, how that guy never figured it out before was a source of constant amazement/hilarity. Still wonder how long we could have kept it up if not for the new guy... Still... Would have been easier to understand if he had called me Natasha or Nicole or anything vaguely resembling my name, but nope... Jenny... [shakes head]"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #14 November 16, 2013 Nataly I worked with a guy who called me Jenny for about 2 or 3 years... I corrected him a couple of times but after a while I kinda thought it was funny so we all went along with it until some newbie asked him: "why do you call Natalie 'Jenny?'" And he was like: ??? Everyone was laughing and the look of total confusion on his face was absolutely priceless. But seriously, how that guy never figured it out before was a source of constant amazement/hilarity. Still wonder how long we could have kept it up if not for the new guy... Still... Would have been easier to understand if he had called me Natasha or Nicole or anything vaguely resembling my name, but nope... Jenny... [shakes head] You look like a Jenny . . . Oh and Adrian is a famous name for a girl.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #15 November 17, 2013 When people start to spell my last name a lot of them will put an H after the T. I'm like WTF? Seriously? Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #16 November 18, 2013 Shrug? I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #17 November 18, 2013 LuckyMcSwervy When people start to spell my last name a lot of them will put an H after the T. I'm like WTF? Seriously? There is no T in McSwervy."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #18 November 18, 2013 ryoder ***When people start to spell my last name a lot of them will put an H after the T. I'm like WTF? Seriously? There is no T in McSwervy.Now that you mention it..... you're correct. Maybe it's my stage name. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #19 November 18, 2013 LuckyMcSwervy ******When people start to spell my last name a lot of them will put an H after the T. I'm like WTF? Seriously? There is no T in McSwervy.And that is . . . ? Now that you mention it..... you're correct. Maybe it's my stage name. I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 333 #20 November 19, 2013 ryoder ******I'll tell people my name (Andrea), and at least 50% of the time they will call me either Angela, Amanda or Adrien. Adrien?? WTF?? That's a guy's name! Not when me 'Muricans make a slight change in the spelling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VyzII09HosOr when it's spelled Adrienne, which is French. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,436 #21 November 19, 2013 Hi fool, Couple of co-workers years ago: The guy had a last name of Joyce and the girl had a first name of Raye. He would answer the phone, 'Joyce, can I help you.' And she would answer, 'Raye, can I help you.' JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #22 November 20, 2013 turtlespeed *********When people start to spell my last name a lot of them will put an H after the T. I'm like WTF? Seriously? There is no T in McSwervy.And that is . . . ? Now that you mention it..... you're correct. Maybe it's my stage name. And that is . . . ? Still waiting . . . .I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
