Yes, synonymous with first name. A lot of older people do this. I chose to point out I'm not Xtian for a while
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Oh okay! This I totally get! Some of our Indian colleagues unfortunately have to simplify their names or
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choose to go by names they usually don't use, for us poor Chiniese souls to remotely be able to pronounce it
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Hehehe. The English are terrible with Spanish & French sounds but we just massacre them uncaringly!
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You should find a clip from Only Fools and Horses where characters try putting on European accents ...
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'Allo 'allo is my fave 4 that!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZUKEVU-TwM … One of my favourites ...
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In the Eng-speaking world, lots of ppl call me "Ilona" & "Fiona" despite repeated correction. And here many
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ppl won't even attempt 2 pronounce my name (too hard) & say "can I call you sthing else instead"? My swing
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teacher calls me "Miss Hindoo". Which I do find adorable, tho. :-)
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, if she knows, to keep calling you the wrong name!