NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Having a simple, easy-to-pronounce name is more likely to win you friends and favor in the workplace, a study by Dr Simon Laham at the University of Melbourne and Dr Adam ...
Names are how we identify who we are to each other. Knowing how to say a colleague’s name correctly is more than a common courtesy: It’s the most basic form of respect. It’s not just rude to keep ...
Melbourne researchers have discovered the "name pronunciation effect" plays a big role in how people are perceived by others. Those with easily pronounced surnames, such as Jenkins or Benson, are more ...
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Column: Pronunciation and spelling are still important

Once upon a time, I was asked at the place where I work part time to create a pronunciation guide to some common words.