Is it too much to ask that my family know how to spell my last name?

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Well, it's wedding season again, so I've been getting a barrage of wedding and shower invitations.  None of which has my last name spelled correctly.  I have been married since 2006 (and have been with him since 1995 - since I was 16), and have a fairly common last name, but with an uncommon spelling.  My maiden name was very uncommon, so I have been dealing with misspellings and mispronunciation my ENTIRE life.  

HOWEVER, is it really that much to ask that my family know how to spell my last name?   It's very irritating to know that the people who are supposed to care the most can't even bother to check how my last name is spelled.  One aunt can't even get the name right at all, she just makes up whatever she thinks it is that week and adds an "son" to the end.

enjoyrselves · Accepted Answer

It's not too much to ask so..have you asked them? Have you actually asked everyone at one time or another to please care enough to spell your name correctly because it does matter to you? All you can do is make it known, known that it matters to you if they have enough consideration to learn the correct spelling of your last name. After you've done that, it's really up to them. At least they wouldn't have the excuse that they didn't know it mattered to you.

heidi · Answer

It is not strange that you would want to be called by your correct last name.  You might explain to your family that you care about this issue and the fact that family, of all people, should at least know your correct name ........... and use it.

Sir Donny Prince of Dover · Answer

what ever floats their boots

Anonymous · Answer

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Is it too much to ask that my family know how to spell my last name?

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