Perhaps the 'ere old question as to whether a rose would smell as sweet if it were not named a rose, has never been answered... However, I can definitely say that being called by a name that is not your name is in no way sweet!
If I had even 1 cent for every time someone added an "h" between the first and second letters of my name, making it an entirely different name (and meaning), I would be a millionaire, possibly even a billionaire! :P
While goofing up and changing a person's name may sound like no big deal to the overly abundant Tom, Joe, and Marys of the world, as someone with a very uncommon name, I find it somewhat offensive when someone who "knows" me (we established an acquaintanceship at a conference, training, work, school, etc.) continually calls me by the wrong name, even after I correct him/her. Over time, I begin to think that either the person is just plain stupid or else doesn't really know me from Adam! :)
IMHO, while I don't know about a Rhose's sweet smell changing (misspelling intentional), I am *not* the name you like to mistake me for and no, I do not like to be called it, nor will I smell as sweet (LOL!). ;)
So please, you Tom, Joe, and Marys of the world - while we know that your names are very common, when you encounter someone with an uncommon name, take the few seconds it requires to turn on your brain to pay attention and actually learn it and use it, especially if you call yourself a friend! :) Then, you will receive an undying, heart-felt "thank you" from all the uncommonly named people of the world! ;)
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