What Listeners Told Us About The Importance Of Getting Names Right

What`s in a name?

For many people, the answer to that question is, a lot. Names are often rooted in family, culture and religion. They`re an extension of our identities.

That`s why a few weeks ago, Life Kit published an episode about why pronouncing names correctly is no small thing. Host Noor Wazwaz spoke with author and inclusion expert Ruchika Tulshyan about her experiences getting her name mispronounced her whole life — and for tips to correct yourself and others. Ruchika said that until very recently, she`d felt ashamed, even embarrassed, about her name. Sometimes she even made restaurant reservations with the name Rachel to avoid the hassle of correcting people.