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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My name is foreign and people often have difficulties pronouncing it when they see it, but it's actually fairly easy to pronounce. A coworker has been spelling my name phonetically in emails and I have corrected her twice already. Once I was very irritated when she did it, because she actually introduced me to an external partner misspelling my name. I feel that it is very disrespectful. What should I do at this point. FWIW, I have only raised the issue with her via email. Should I bring it up in person?[/quote]

I would go to the person and ask why they are doing it. like, "I've noticed you always use a phonetic spelling of my name, even when introducing me to clients. You're the only person in the office who does this. I've asked you to use my name's actual spelling and you don't use it. Why not?"  If they're not paying attention, they'll have the sense to be embarrassed. If they're doing it out of some kind of "your name shouldn't be as complicated as it is" anti-foreigner bias, it'll be clear in their answer.  Follow up with "What can we do to help you get my name right?" This is where you help them realize, and point out to them if need be, that all they have to do is use the spelling that's in your email address/phone listing/signature/office directory.  
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OP here. I really like this response! Thank you![/quote]

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