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I saw this name on a waitress’ s name tag the other day. I’m assuming it’s Romanian or Albanian but am not sure.
Thoughts on the name? Also do you think it’s acceptable to ask someone about their name if they have it on their tag? Because I was tempted by to do that.
“Someone once said that it wasn’t so hard to do right; what was hard was to know what was right to do.”
William X. Kienzle
Thoughts on the name? Also do you think it’s acceptable to ask someone about their name if they have it on their tag? Because I was tempted by to do that.
“Someone once said that it wasn’t so hard to do right; what was hard was to know what was right to do.”
William X. Kienzle
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Hm. It's interesting. I don't dislike it, but I think I prefer Prisca.
I've done so on multiple occasions and the people have always seemed very happy to talk about it. I would never ask if they seemed busy, tired, or in a bad mood, though. However, where I live, people are very friendly and small talk between strangers, very common. So, I don't know if I'd do that if I lived elsewhere.
I've done so on multiple occasions and the people have always seemed very happy to talk about it. I would never ask if they seemed busy, tired, or in a bad mood, though. However, where I live, people are very friendly and small talk between strangers, very common. So, I don't know if I'd do that if I lived elsewhere.
I think it’s sounds pretentious
I find it as a pretty name, because it reminds me of one of my favorite names- Priscilla! Also, I think it's perfectly acceptable to ask about someone else's name. Though, even if you don't care for the name, I'd start out the conversation by complimenting it.
Interesting. Kind of pretty, although I like Priscilla and Prisca more.
How would you pronounce the sci part? I would waver between "ski" and "see" and "she" and wait to hear it.
I think it's only acceptable to ask a stranger about their name tag, if you begin by giving an enthusiastic and sincere compliment, and see whether they seem to signal that they have time or interest chat about it, or if they seem skeptical and kind of give you a brush-off.
"What a gorgeous name!"
"Oh thank you it's after my grandma!" [smile] vs "oh, thanks" [looking busy]
How would you pronounce the sci part? I would waver between "ski" and "see" and "she" and wait to hear it.
I think it's only acceptable to ask a stranger about their name tag, if you begin by giving an enthusiastic and sincere compliment, and see whether they seem to signal that they have time or interest chat about it, or if they seem skeptical and kind of give you a brush-off.
"What a gorgeous name!"
"Oh thank you it's after my grandma!" [smile] vs "oh, thanks" [looking busy]
I’m inclined to pronounce the “sc” as “sh” but wouldn’t be surprised by any of the other pronunciations. It wasn’t a super busy moment so probably she wouldn’t have minded too much? But then how many people pay so much attention to names on name tags? It seems like a very name nerd thing to do.
Hm. There could be a cultural difference.
It seems to me that some factors might be - People read women differently at different ages. Clothing and other signals might also matter ... the more classy and serious and "your competitive peer" a person looks, the more vexing and odd I think it might be, to be asked a frivolous personal question by them.
I've been obviously middle aged, and likely come off nonthreatening, "mom"-ish ... I've commented on and asked about people's names a few times and found they seemed happy to chat about it. I would never have done that when I was younger because of the risk of seeming flirtatious.
I also would never do it in a more "classy" or formal context - like I'll ask the server at a burger joint about her name, but not the server at a fancy restaurant.
It seems to me that some factors might be - People read women differently at different ages. Clothing and other signals might also matter ... the more classy and serious and "your competitive peer" a person looks, the more vexing and odd I think it might be, to be asked a frivolous personal question by them.
I've been obviously middle aged, and likely come off nonthreatening, "mom"-ish ... I've commented on and asked about people's names a few times and found they seemed happy to chat about it. I would never have done that when I was younger because of the risk of seeming flirtatious.
I also would never do it in a more "classy" or formal context - like I'll ask the server at a burger joint about her name, but not the server at a fancy restaurant.
Not my thing, but it isn’t a bad name.
Don't really like it
Oooh, delectable! I strongly prefer Prisca (followed by Priscilla), but I'd take Prisciana over Eliana and the like any day.
I like names ending in -ana or -anna but I don't like the sound of Prissy or Priscilla, making Prisciana not appeal much to me.
I think it's fine to ask someone about their name like "How do you pronounce that?" "It's so pretty, were you named after something/someone?" I feel like if you asked, "What's the origin of that name?" they might not know what you're talking about. Most people do not know where names in general come from. Others have names that were created by the parents.
I think it's fine to ask someone about their name like "How do you pronounce that?" "It's so pretty, were you named after something/someone?" I feel like if you asked, "What's the origin of that name?" they might not know what you're talking about. Most people do not know where names in general come from. Others have names that were created by the parents.
This message was edited 11/15/2024, 2:46 PM
As long as you say "What an interesting name! Do tell me about it" rather than "Bugger! Where'd you get a name like that?" it's a friendly and acceptable thing to do. Could also depend on your first impression of the waitron - some are friendlier than others, and all are often rushed off their feet. It's very complicated (the name, not the situation) you'd need Priscius instead of Priscus, then Priscianus, and only then Prisciana.