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My first name is Armond. I pronounce my name "R-mund" (accent on the first syllable). I have been using this name for almost 62 years and I have grown used to its faults and virtues. I definitely cannot be argued out of my pronunciation preference.
It often happens that new acquaintances upon hearing my name decide it should be pronounced "ar-MONDE" (accented heavily on the second syllable) which I suppose sounds somewhat French. Many seem to insist upon it even when I myself, my wife, or others make a point of pronouncing the name according to my preference in conversation.
I know there are many persons named Armond who pronounce their own name "are-MONDE," but as far as I'm concerned that's their business. I want what I want, and I want it now. I am looking for a few suggestions on how I can inform my new acquaintances in a polite fashion that they must obey my wishes. I suggest that there are broader applications for such techniques beyond addressing my obvious vanity.
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Good luck and good sailing.
s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat
http://kerrydeare.home.comcast.net/
It often happens that new acquaintances upon hearing my name decide it should be pronounced "ar-MONDE" (accented heavily on the second syllable) which I suppose sounds somewhat French. Many seem to insist upon it even when I myself, my wife, or others make a point of pronouncing the name according to my preference in conversation.
I know there are many persons named Armond who pronounce their own name "are-MONDE," but as far as I'm concerned that's their business. I want what I want, and I want it now. I am looking for a few suggestions on how I can inform my new acquaintances in a polite fashion that they must obey my wishes. I suggest that there are broader applications for such techniques beyond addressing my obvious vanity.
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Good luck and good sailing.
s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat
http://kerrydeare.home.comcast.net/
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Armond Perretta filted: [nq:1]I know there are many persons named Armond who pronounce their own name "are-MONDE," but as far as I'm concerned ... they must obey my wishes. address "Steve" with a short E, call "Brian" Brain, put the accent on the second syllable in "Dennis", add an extra O to "Bob"..
- Armond Perretta filted: [nq:1]I know there are many persons named Armond who pronounce their own name "are-MONDE," but as far as I'm concerned ...
- they must obey my wishes.
- address "Steve" with a short E, call "Brian" Brain, put the accent on the second syllable in "Dennis", add an extra O to "Bob"..
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Armond Perretta filted:
[nq:1]I know there are many persons named Armond who pronounce their own name "are-MONDE," but as far as I'm concerned ... they must obey my wishes. I suggest that there are broader applications for such techniques beyond addressing my obvious vanity.[/nq]
Mispronounce their names...address "Steve" with a short E, call "Brian" Brain, put the accent on the sec
[nq:1]I know there are many persons named Armond who pronounce their own name "are-MONDE," but as far as I'm concerned ... they must obey my wishes. I suggest that there are broader applications for such techniques beyond addressing my obvious vanity.[/nq]
Mispronounce their names...address "Steve" with a short E, call "Brian" Brain, put the accent on the sec
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[nq:1]Armond Perretta filted:[/nq]
[nq:2]I know there are many persons named Armond who pronounce ... broader applications for such techniques beyond addressing my obvious vanity.[/nq]
[nq:1]Mispronounce their names...address "Steve" with a short E, call "Brian" Brain, put the accent on the second syllable in "Dennis", ... doesn't work, and it won't for everyone, just start making u
[nq:2]I know there are many persons named Armond who pronounce ... broader applications for such techniques beyond addressing my obvious vanity.[/nq]
[nq:1]Mispronounce their names...address "Steve" with a short E, call "Brian" Brain, put the accent on the second syllable in "Dennis", ... doesn't work, and it won't for everyone, just start making u
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[nq:1]Armond Perretta filted:[/nq]
[nq:2]I know there are many persons named Armond who pronounce ... broader applications for such techniques beyond addressing my obvious vanity.[/nq]
[nq:1]Mispronounce their names...address "Steve" with a short E, call "Brian" Brain, put the accent on the second syllable in "Dennis", ... doesn't work, and it won't for everyone, just start making u
[nq:2]I know there are many persons named Armond who pronounce ... broader applications for such techniques beyond addressing my obvious vanity.[/nq]
[nq:1]Mispronounce their names...address "Steve" with a short E, call "Brian" Brain, put the accent on the second syllable in "Dennis", ... doesn't work, and it won't for everyone, just start making u
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[nq:1]Armond Perretta filted:[/nq]
[nq:2]I know there are many persons named Armond who pronounce ... broader applications for such techniques beyond addressing my obvious vanity.[/nq]
[nq:1]Mispronounce their names...address "Steve" with a short E, call "Brian" Brain, put the accent on the second syllable in "Dennis", ... doesn't work, and it won't for everyone, just start making u
[nq:2]I know there are many persons named Armond who pronounce ... broader applications for such techniques beyond addressing my obvious vanity.[/nq]
[nq:1]Mispronounce their names...address "Steve" with a short E, call "Brian" Brain, put the accent on the second syllable in "Dennis", ... doesn't work, and it won't for everyone, just start making u
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[nq:1]My first name is Armond. I pronounce my name "R-mund" (accent on the first syllable). I have been using this ... they must obey my wishes. I suggest that there are broader applications for such techniques beyond addressing my obvious vanity.[/nq]
What happens when you simply demonstrate the way you want it: "It's AR-mund"? You might need to do this several times. That's called patience.
What happens when you simply demonstrate the way you want it: "It's AR-mund"? You might need to do this several times. That's called patience.
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[nq:1]My first name is Armond. I pronounce my name "R-mund" (accent on thefirst syllable). I have been using this name ... they must obey my wishes. I suggest that there are broader applications for such techniques beyond addressing my obvious vanity.[/nq]
It's not difficult: when you hear someone say your name wrong, you just interject, in a normal speaking tone, the correct pronunciation.
It's not difficult: when you hear someone say your name wrong, you just interject, in a normal speaking tone, the correct pronunciation.
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[nq:2]My first name is Armond. I pronounce my name "R-mund" ... broader applications for such techniques beyond addressing my obvious vanity.[/nq]
[nq:1]What happens when you simply demonstrate the way you want it: "It's AR-mund"? You might need to do this several ... a certain Maurice expected his name to be said one way, I might certainly forget and say it the other.[/nq]
I have had very
[nq:1]What happens when you simply demonstrate the way you want it: "It's AR-mund"? You might need to do this several ... a certain Maurice expected his name to be said one way, I might certainly forget and say it the other.[/nq]
I have had very
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[nq:2]My first name is Armond. I pronounce my name "R-mund" ... point of pronouncing the name according to my preference ...[/nq]
[nq:1]It's not difficult: when you hear someone say your name wrong, you just interject, in a normal speaking tone, the correct pronunciation.[/nq]
I usually cannot bring myself to say something like "It's pronounced so-and-so" but I have tried what you suggest
[nq:1]It's not difficult: when you hear someone say your name wrong, you just interject, in a normal speaking tone, the correct pronunciation.[/nq]
I usually cannot bring myself to say something like "It's pronounced so-and-so" but I have tried what you suggest
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[nq:1]I know there are many persons named Armond who pronounce their own name "are-MONDE," but as far as I'm concerned ... must obey my wishes. I suggest that there are broader applications for such techniques beyond addressing my obvious vanity. ...[/nq]
When people write to me addressing me as "Graham", I usually reply with "who?" That might work for the spoken name, too.
Graeme Tho
When people write to me addressing me as "Graham", I usually reply with "who?" That might work for the spoken name, too.
Graeme Tho
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[nq:1]I know there are many persons named Armond who pronounce their own name "are-MONDE," but as far as I'm concerned ... must obey my wishes. I suggest that there are broader applications for such techniques beyond addressing my obvious vanity. ...[/nq]
When people write to me addressing me as "Graham", I usually reply with "who?" That might work for the spoken name, too.
Graeme Tho
When people write to me addressing me as "Graham", I usually reply with "who?" That might work for the spoken name, too.
Graeme Tho
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