I have a client that thinks my name is Caseman; at least that's how he has typed it in all of our emails so far. I have a standard signature for all of my emails with all of my contact info. They all have my name spelled like my ancestors intented.
Should I correct him?
I don't think it's a big deal; should I?
Dugger
Two things come to mind. First off, will the bank cash the check. Second, the incorrect name may work its way into documents that get recorded.
Probably not.
My original (c. 1963) Social Security card has two letters of my first name transposed (Micheal v. Michael). However all my correspondence from the SSA seems to have my name spelled correctly.
I say it hasn't caused any problems...yet. You watch, there will be a snafu and my benefits will be in peril.:pinch:
"Should I correct him?"
Of course. Your client will appreciate it. B-)
Anybody that pays their bills promptly and in full can spell my name any way they want.
> I have a client that thinks my name is Caseman; at least that's how he has typed it in all of our emails so far.
Well, look at it this way. At least he doesn't think it's Jalousie or Singlehung.
lol
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>> "Should I correct him?"
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> Of course. Your client will appreciate it. B-)
Is there a way to do that that won't sound snarky? Especially in a typed email.....:-S
I think I'd send a polite email with correct spelling in bold capitals, and ask that they update all their files. Sometimes you need to talk to the book keeper/check filler outer person, and ask them to pass it uphill in memo format. Let them be the company hero.
I get similar stuff all the time. Is is Griffin with and I or E, or Griffith? One F or 2? How do you spell Wayne? All as they have my business card in hand, along with the invoice.
But like mentioned prior, do the checks get deposited in your account, and not the 'real' Caseman?
> Well, look at it this way. At least he doesn't think it's Jalousie or Singlehung.
Well...perhaps so, but Caseman isn't any closer to "Radar" either.
Definitely correct him. A simple note "By the way please note "t" in my last name." He shouldn't be offended for the correction. He probably wants to spell it right and would appreciate it.
It's not quite as complicated as all that.
The guy is actually the son of my client. The client is an elderly woman; she has a touch of alzheimer's and corresponding with the son is way easier.
> A simple note "By the way please note "t" in my last name."
My apologies Mr. Casteman 😛
"Is there a way to do that that won't sound snarky? Especially in a typed email.."
Dugger, call him. Thank him for using your firm, and during the conversation causally mention the correct spelling. It works better than email, even if you have to leave a voice message. Sometimes human contact works the best.
B-)
That's funny gs, I lived in Grand Rapids, MI for 20 yrs and the nearby cities of Holland, Zeeland, Hudsonville, and a very significant rural Dutch population had settled there back in the old days. Even started their own spin off religion. I struggled to know how to even pronounce their names, let alone how to spell it - so I'd just ask. Some got insulted, some not and just laughed.
A good buddy of mine has Romanian heritage and has a goofy name that virtually nobody ever gets right, but has fun with it with us gringo's. Another pal has a goofy first name (after his dad & grand dad), but last name of Thomas. All through school the teachers would always say Tom.... then his first name.
I never know what to do with some of the other folks with 4 or 6 name, names. I'll just call you Al, or Jose, or pick one for me.... too confusing. 😉
'Borrowed' from one of our colleagues .........
"It is a darn poor mind indeed which can't think of at least two ways to spell any word."
Andrew Jackson
Start misspelling his name. He'll figure it out before long.
Ethnic name pronunciation
Knowing how to pronounce peoples names is a real art. Sadly I have no talent for it.
Money Penny's folks are from Poland. They wound up in Milwaukee in the early years of WWII. J?zyk polski is still spoken in their house today. It's hilarious to hear me attempt to repeat some of their words. An okie can butcher ANY language without even trying!
A good Polish joke:
A Polish fella was getting an eye exam. The optometrist asked him if he could read the eye chart on the wall.
"Can I read it?" he replied, "Hell, I live next door to him!"
...:-D Now let's all wróci? do pracy.
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> I don't think it's a big deal...
Obviously. That is why you posted about it here.
(too snarky?) TGIF.
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> > I don't think it's a big deal...
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> Obviously. That is why you posted about it here.
That's right; I'm usually wrong....
And, thankfully, I have the good people on this board to keep me on the straight and narrow!
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> (too snarky?) TGIF.
A little....;-) :snarky: