How To Respond When People Mispronounce Your Name
- Create a phonetic recalling word or object that is memorable, associating it with the name so that the correct pronunciation is easily verbalized (like Ruchika is pronounced ‘roo-chee-ka’, as your ‘cheek’)
- Interrupt and correct people, giving your name the importance it deserves.
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