Bottom line…How do you say your name when asked? Quickly, mumbled, jumbled? When someone asks you to say your name, do you mumble through it quickly? I can tell you I have taught hundreds of students of all ages, coached and meet many new people each year…and it’s the first impression you give someone when you meet them for the first time OR someone is introducing you.
Garbldegook….Please slow it down!!! Even if your name is Jane or Jack or Joe (clearly I have a thing for J names) never ever forget to always include your last name. Ever. To push this point even further, our global workforce is here. It’s upon us and unusual names are popping up everywhere and to land a great relationship with someone is to help them remember your name.
Jocelyn Greenky was NOT easy to grow up with; no one else had either name and I begged my mother to change my name to Susan Brown. Now it’s a blessing — make your name one also.