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Pilita Clark

The perils of mangling a colleague’s name

Mispronouncing a co-worker’s name at work can be hazardous — and not just if it’s the boss.

How would you pronounce Kristalina Georgieva?

The first name of the managing director of the IMF is easy enough for English speakers. The second is another matter entirely.

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Pilita Clark is an associate editor and business columnist at the Financial Times. She writes a weekly column on modern corporate life, as well as features and other articles.

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