Unable To Pronounce That Name
It is common courtesy to spell out or pronounce the name of a colleague correctly. However, many people with non-generic or non-western names face a problem of their name not being registered in the right way in other people's minds.
This results in a less inclusive workplace, both physical or virtual, for people who are from diverse backgrounds.
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