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"...do you correct people when they mispronounced your name?" In this episode, we explore why names matter—or if they really do. Around the world, people carry names that can be difficult for others to pronounce—but should we be the ones making the effort to adapt? What do our names represent in today’s world, and how much of our identity do they carry? We reflect on the unspoken pressure to modify our names for others’ comfort, and question whether accommodation is an act of respect or a form of erasure. Is it too late to rethink how we approach this, or is this a conversation we’ve simply never taken the time to have? A reflective discussion on identity, language, and belonging.
By Bharath Madapu"...do you correct people when they mispronounced your name?" In this episode, we explore why names matter—or if they really do. Around the world, people carry names that can be difficult for others to pronounce—but should we be the ones making the effort to adapt? What do our names represent in today’s world, and how much of our identity do they carry? We reflect on the unspoken pressure to modify our names for others’ comfort, and question whether accommodation is an act of respect or a form of erasure. Is it too late to rethink how we approach this, or is this a conversation we’ve simply never taken the time to have? A reflective discussion on identity, language, and belonging.