I make an effort to learn how to pronounce the names of people as closely as possible to how they call themselves. At the same time, in English-speaking countr

I make an effort to learn how to pronounce the names of people as closely as possible to how they call themselves. At the same time, in English-speaking countries I go by my first name because it's common around the world and easy to pronounce, rather than my middle name, which is rather unique and difficult to pronounce, even though I prefer the latter. Likewise, I appreciate it when folks that were born with uncommon names "adopt" a simpler one, as it makes it much easier for others to remember and repeat. As they say, a rose by any other name is still a rose.