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By Anonymous - 08/12/2009 12:10 - Norway

Today, I'm travelling to England for an important meeting. I'm Norwegian, and my name is Bård. I have to introduce myself as bored the whole day, because that's how my name is pronounced. FML

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By poorbastard - 30/08/2014 08:35 - Canada - Longueuil

Today, I was called in over speakers at the airport. The man who was speaking clearly and nearly burst out laughing when he said my name. Soon, a few people around also snickered when they heard it. I had to wait five minutes before I could casually stand up. My last name is Bastard. FML

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By mareda - 01/02/2012 19:31 - United Kingdom

Today, I flew to England to visit my boyfriend, who has been working there for the past three months. I went to his hotel and waited for him; he never showed up. I called one of his colleagues to ask him what was going on. He had no idea what I was talking about. FML

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By Kayak - 29/12/2013 23:23 - United Kingdom

Today, I was verbally abused by a tourist because neither I nor anyone else in my country can speak "proper English". We're in England - clue's in the name, dipshit. FML

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Deal with it

By Planes, Trains and Automobiles - 15/06/2017 16:00

Today, my boss selected me to be the company representative at an important meeting in Portland with one of our biggest clients. I was thrilled, until I realized he hadn't said anything about my plane ticket or hotel reservation. He later told me that I'll need to acquire those things myself. FML

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Nametags work

By Blanerd - 15/10/2009 12:33 - United States

Today, I was in a work meeting because our clientele is unhappy with our service. I was in there because I don't correct our customers when they get my name wrong. My name is Blane, but "Blair", "Blake", "Lane", and "Glenn" got rave reviews. No one picked up on this. I hate my job. FML

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By lonergirl - 18/02/2015 12:35 - Australia

Today, after being with the company for over 3 years, I realised nobody really knows my name. This was after my boss was walking around a new staff member and couldn't introduce me. Neither could my colleague, who's been sitting next to me for the last 6 months. FML

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By theoftrescheduled - 03/09/2014 00:35 - United States - Santa Barbara

Today, I unexpectedly ran into my boss. Last week, I'd met with him every day, putting together a last-minute presentation of my research for him to deliver at conference overseas. It turns out that his passport had expired. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/06/2009 19:07 - United States

Today, I had the Monday meeting that I have had every week for 8 months. We had new people joining today. One of my bosses went around the room introducing people, and he forgot my name. I've been sitting across from him with a nametag for 8 months. FML

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By LynzG - 01/02/2011 05:56

Today, my boss called me Ashley. My name doesn't even start with an A. I even wear a name tag. You would think after nearly four years, your boss would remember your name. Every time he speaks to me, it's a different name. FML

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By Boulette - 23/06/2014 05:44 - France - Dammartin-en-go?le

Today, I was on vacation, when a very cute guy starting talking to me and asked me what my name was. Overwhelmed and stressed out, I blurted out that I didn't have one. FML

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Tuesday 8 December 2009 20:33

"May name is Bård." Problem solved.

GFLiE 0

Tuesday 8 December 2009 21:53

So then why didn't your parents consider Mandarin Chinese? Or why won't you consider Mandarin when naming your children, #27?

Comments

perdix 29

Tuesday 8 December 2009 21:21

You're going to England -- say you are The Bard (that's what they call Shakespeare).

Callie91_fml 0

Tuesday 8 December 2009 21:24

I'm also norwegian, but I do find it funny anyhow :p But if you look on the bright side; A guy I know in England is called Richard and his last name is Head. If you do it the English way his name will be Dick Head. That's a bit worse. But just make a joke about it, they will find it funny :)

SNOTTYBONES 0

Tuesday 8 December 2009 21:41

You can pronounce your name the way you want it. What are they going to do about it? How are they going to find out if you don't tell them? dugh????

heddam 0

Tuesday 8 December 2009 21:45

haha i feel you! When I moved to the states people had a hard time pronouncing my name, but luckily i dont have a name that means something else in english!

mainkamilla 0

Tuesday 8 December 2009 21:52

A norwegian post! Vikinger er best :D

janise 2

Tuesday 8 December 2009 21:54

It's not that big of a deal since he's foreign so most will just assume that's his name. If he wasn't foreign then it might be an FML.

perdix 29

Tuesday 8 December 2009 22:03

I feel bad for guys named Peter when they go to France.

Ownord_fml 10

Tuesday 8 December 2009 22:32

No, Peter is pronounced "Pee-tur" in french ^^ (but I see what you meant xD)

snugsack 0

Tuesday 8 December 2009 22:39

why what does it sound like in french? like..what does it mean

catatonicsleep 17

Tuesday 8 December 2009 22:41

the french do have a problem with "th" my Mum has a friend who's name was Keith but he changed it when he got his french citizenship because no one could ever say it