On the Importance of Names

My students often think it a bit odd when I take the time to make sure I'm pronouncing names correctly. I explain that names are important, they are part of who they are, whether they chose the names or not, and that it is important for me to recognize and acknowledge them on the terms they'd liked to be called by.

Pronunciation is important. A lesson our President might be wise to learn, especially since he butchered two very important ones--Olmert and Abbas.