old country was Schneider, which means tailor--I come from a long
line of tailors. When they got off the boat the immigration people
didn't understand what they were saying so they made up something and
said OK your name is Goodman. Or rumor has it that my ancestors got
into an arguement with the immigration people and someone tried to
stop it and said don't argue, he's a good man, he's a good man (with
a Yiddish accent). I still have relatives named Schneider.
--- In [email protected], "denisesudell"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> --- In [email protected], "Ellen" <ellengoodman6@>
> wrote:
> >
> > I think it is good to be able to tell if someone is male or
female
> from
> > their name if you just have something in writing, so you know how
to
> > address the reply. Dear Ms./Mr./etc. Prevents some embarrassment.
> >
>
> Try "Dear Mr./Ms. Goodman."
>
> Or just call the office and ask: "Is Terry Goodman male or
female?
> I'd like to use the appropriate saluation on a letter."
>
> Hey, your own last name appears to refer to a male personage.
What's
> up with that? Don't people get confused? Don't you?
>
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