Dear Queenie,
I have an odd family name and people often have trouble pronouncing and spelling it, so I have gotten in the habit of repeating it and spelling it for them. Someone once told me I don’t have to do that, they’re not stupid.
Queenie, am I being rude?—Unpronounceable name
Dear Unpronounceable,
No, you are trying to be helpful, but you may come across as being a bit snotty. Why not wait a moment to see if the person is having difficulty before you repeat your name, and ask them if they want you to before you spell it for them?
