Well, it should, and Dr Elaine Laforteza has been studying the effects when a persons’ name is either ignored or continually mispronounced. She explains why pronouncing names matters and, more importantly, gives practical tips on how to help people pronounce your name correctly. 

For more on Say My Name, visit: https://www.uts.edu.au/partners-and-community/initiatives/multicultural-womens-network/say-my-name