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Help[Opinions] Re: Do you think a pronunciation of a name can be "enforced"?
in reply to a message by BeccyLeader2
It would require constant education and correction if you wanted to actually "enforce" it. You might be able to teach people in your immediate circle the preferred pronunciation, but you'd have to start all over again as soon as you met someone new. It would be pretty tiresome. Forcing people to do anything is bound to be exhausting, and probably a fool's errand.
Some might just find the idea silly, as well. If you're North American but insist on pronouncing Harry or Clara "the British way" for example it would come off as being arrogant and rude.
A more realistic approach would be to teach a few key people the preferred version and hope that it is picked up by others. Most people are socially aware enough to notice a name being said a certain way and will try to copy it. But you should just accept that some people won't be able to, or will refuse to, or might not even notice the way they say it is different. I've met all these types.
Some might just find the idea silly, as well. If you're North American but insist on pronouncing Harry or Clara "the British way" for example it would come off as being arrogant and rude.
A more realistic approach would be to teach a few key people the preferred version and hope that it is picked up by others. Most people are socially aware enough to notice a name being said a certain way and will try to copy it. But you should just accept that some people won't be able to, or will refuse to, or might not even notice the way they say it is different. I've met all these types.
