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So, I think coworkers and residents you can find ways to be respectful but assert yourself, when it is is needed. For people with memory issues, you just have to focus on what is going on with that person. If they need to be reminded of your name because they are confused, that is one thing. If you just want them to get it right, you might just be feeling personally frustrated and need to self soothe and reset. I understand, but I think it really is about picking ones battles.
You should ask those who are saying this to you. Sometimes we are not being received the way that we mean to be delivered
Thank you with coworkers it’s intentional. I call them all by name or ask their names. Reintroduce myself. Some of the residents I do understand it’s memory issues. I don’t always remind them; I just do whatever needs to be done. Majority of staff and residents are Caucasian. They like calling me gurl. Hey gurl this that or the other. I’ve worked many places most of the people have been respectful.
So if this is really about your name, I have seen people do the pronunciation thing in their signature so that people know how to pronounce their name. And I have also seen someone send an email out to everybody in the office basically to say I appreciate working with you all And everything but I would really appreciate if my name was said correctly this is how you say my name and this is the pronunciation. And I would appreciate being called is that I do not like nicknames etc. etc. and that was really helpful. I mean some people were kind of surprised by the email but at the end of the day you know people use their name.
I’ve stop worrying about the pronunciation bc I know most people won’t say it correctly. It’s simply not being called by name even while wearing a visible name badge. I have expressed I don’t like pet names. I’ve worked in private settings with clients who have memory issues. If at any time they seemed stuck or asked my name, I’ve told them my name again. If I’m in a new job still learning people, I’ll still remind people my name. I’ll address them by name as part of learning individuals. I don’t go around calling people gurl or boy especially to other adults regardless of their age.
OK so you are helping people who have memory issues and they don’t remember your name so they keep calling you girl is that what the issue is
The issue was I was treated like I was the problem bc I was reminding them my name as I would anyone else. Ex. My name is Estella, how can I help you?
I’m still the villain; I was perceived as the wanted to see me. Even tho I report each scenario as it played out, it was unfavorable for me.