So, the big question... how do you pronounce it? I say "see-zer" in my head, but I'm sure that's way off. :)
chris On Wed, 3 Mar 2004, Cesar Matamoros II wrote: > I have heard so many variations on my name over the years. And that is just > my first name - we will not even go into my last name :-) > > But I do try to correct people when they first meet me. From that point on > I don't try to be picky about it. I know they are referring to me. > > It almost identifies the circle of friends based on how they pronounce it. > Though some still cannot get it right. And if we talk of family, I am known > there as Abdul since my father is the one known as Cesar. > > It makes people remember you that is for sure as they try to get the name > right. I do not believe it would traumatize any child by not Anglicizing > the name. I am proud of my name for it comes from my grandmother. I never > met her, but there is still my connection to her via my name. > > Most interesting is how certain people call me based on the language used... > > Cesar > Panama City, Florida
