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Why Pronouncing Names Correctly is Important
What's in a name? Quite a lot, actually. Names are gateways to who we are, and having our names consistently mispronounced can be isolating. Yejin Lee shares her experiences growing up having her name dismissed as “too hard to say,” and offers tips for learning to pronounce unfamiliar names.
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