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TVFactFan · 12-11-2007, 10:22 AM

Recepetionst: What's your name sir?

me: Solomon

Receptionist: Can you spell that for me?

me: Sure, all O's

Receptionist: HUH???

I figured everyone has seen the name or heard the name SOLOMON so when I say-"ALL O"s, I'm never expecting to hear someone say-"HUH??

Someone let me know if I'm saying somethign wrong-lol

coffield3 · 12-11-2007, 10:28 AM

Thats rude of her to say huh, its not exactly hard to spell is it.

TVFactFan · 12-11-2007, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by coffield3

Thats rude of her to say huh, its not exactly hard to spell is it.

I be like-"what person over 18 hasn't heard or seen the name Solomon?"

coffield3 · 12-11-2007, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

I be like-"what person over 18 hasn't heard or seen the name Solomon?"

Exactly, plus she shouldn't of replied back to you with a HUH, thats rude.

Kazza · 12-11-2007, 11:24 AM

The 'Huh' part is rude; I agree but to many people there are several different ways to spell a name or last name. I am having that situation right now with DH's last name . People want to put letters where they don't go or substitute 'e's for 'o's ect.

Hollow · 12-11-2007, 11:40 AM

well that technically implies that your name is ooooooo or something

catlover79 · 12-11-2007, 01:03 PM

Solomon, you never fail to crack me up!

TVFactFan · 12-11-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by safety pin

well that technically implies that your name is ooooooo or something

well if she thought that then she wasn't qualified to be sitting in that chair

Janice · 12-11-2007, 02:47 PM

There are many poor spellers. I think your best best is to simply spell it, if you're asked. Your reply with 'All O's', only confuses a person who isn't a good speller to begin with.

TVFactFan · 12-11-2007, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

There are many poor spellers. I think your best best is to simply spell it, if you're asked. Your reply with 'All O's', only confuses a person who isn't a good speller to begin with.

LOL-SO-LO-MO-N

Stunned

Janice · 12-11-2007, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

LOL-SO-LO-MO-N

Stunned

Some people are terrible spellers. It's not always a sign of low intelligence either. My former boss was one of the smartest people I'd ever met, but she was a poor speller. Often times, a person has mild dyslexia. You never know. My husband can't spell to save his life, and he's a very smart man.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 12-11-2007, 04:51 PM

I always have to spell my name out if someone's going to write it down, and once in awhile I'll still get ASHLE-Y instead of ASHLE-E. Such a painnn, I'm to the point where I give up a lot of the time and just let people spell my name wrong.

80s_Fan · 12-11-2007, 05:06 PM

The problem I have is sometimes, I get mistaken for a man over the telephone because I have a deep voice for a woman, and it's frustrating.
I will call to order food or anything for that matter, and the person will say
(ok sir or mr.) and I have to correct them. They do apologize for it though.

Anybody else with that problem?

catlover79 · 12-11-2007, 05:37 PM

My name is Monika with a "k" and not a "c", so you can imagine how many billions of times it's been misspelled over the years.

So Ashlee, I totally understand where you're coming from. (Your new avatar is hilarious, btw.

)

Ireneparalegal · 12-11-2007, 05:48 PM

Why is the receptionist asking what your name is anyways? When I visit the doctor, they know who I am.

If I visit another doctor, I fill out the "sign in" sheet.

Was this your first visit?

Here I go, having to inquire because I need the whole story.

12-11-2007, 10:22 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,101	I'm surprised this happens everytime I go to the doctor Recepetionst: What's your name sir? me: Solomon Receptionist: Can you spell that for me? me: Sure, all O's Receptionist: HUH??? I figured everyone has seen the name or heard the name SOLOMON so when I say-"ALL O"s, I'm never expecting to hear someone say-"HUH?? Someone let me know if I'm saying somethign wrong-lol

12-11-2007, 10:28 AM	#2
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12-11-2007, 01:03 PM	#7
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12-11-2007, 04:51 PM	#12
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	I always have to spell my name out if someone's going to write it down, and once in awhile I'll still get ASHLE-Y instead of ASHLE-E. Such a painnn, I'm to the point where I give up a lot of the time and just let people spell my name wrong.
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12-11-2007, 05:06 PM	#13
80s_Fan Healthcare_Clerk Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 1,697	I Get Mistaken For A Man Over The Telephone The problem I have is sometimes, I get mistaken for a man over the telephone because I have a deep voice for a woman, and it's frustrating. I will call to order food or anything for that matter, and the person will say (ok sir or mr.) and I have to correct them. They do apologize for it though. Anybody else with that problem?

12-11-2007, 11:24 AM	#5
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	The 'Huh' part is rude; I agree but to many people there are several different ways to spell a name or last name. I am having that situation right now with DH's last name . People want to put letters where they don't go or substitute 'e's for 'o's ect.

12-11-2007, 11:40 AM	#6
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	well that technically implies that your name is ooooooo or something

12-11-2007, 02:47 PM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	There are many poor spellers. I think your best best is to simply spell it, if you're asked. Your reply with 'All O's', only confuses a person who isn't a good speller to begin with.

12-11-2007, 05:37 PM	#14
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	My name is Monika with a "k" and not a "c", so you can imagine how many billions of times it's been misspelled over the years. So Ashlee, I totally understand where you're coming from. (Your new avatar is hilarious, btw. )

12-11-2007, 05:48 PM	#15
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