Surname Pronunciation

refuzion · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:17

I'm just about to call this company about a job they're advertising in my local paper. The person I need to speak to is named Paul Chou, and I'm a bit confused as to how this should be pronounced.

The only way I can imagine it being pronounced is Chow but this is coming straight from the back of my local Chinese take-aways menu ad the last thing I want to do is insult the guy

So, any suggestions?

Trojan · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:18

Ask to speak to Paul

Greenlizard0 · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:19

Chew?

Or you could just start right at the beginning and ask how to pronounce it?

"sorry, being awfully rude here, but is it paul chew?" - and then let him correct you if necessary

Le_Petit_Lapin · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:20

"Hi, I need to speak to Paul...err...Choo...did I get the surname right?"

Wouldnt worry about it, probably gets it all the time.

Carzy · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:21

Call him number 30.

Tru · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:22

Say it whatever way you think is right, if they don't understand say it again but much louder.

Le_Petit_Lapin · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:25

*meh*

Sic · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:26

Tru said:
Say it whatever way you think is right, if they don't understand say it again but much louder.

and point as well. don't forget the pointing.

Mic · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:27

Id ask for Paul 'Cho'
'ch-o'

WillyNelson · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:27

I would've guessed at "choo" or "shoo".

Phate · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:30

just start of

"Hi there i've got an interview with is it Paul...chow?"

and they will soon correct it, he probably gets it a lot.

order me an egg fried rice whilst your at it

Six6siX · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:31

Ring up and ask for "Steve" lol

Sic · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:33

Phate said:
order me an egg fried rice whilst your at it

and the prize for funniest throwaway comment on the forums today goes to.........Phate.

you should post in GD more.

Phate · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:36

Sic said:
and the prize for funniest throwaway comment on the forums today goes to.........Phate.

you should post in GD more.

its only 1 'o' clock

got the rest of the day to go yet

and i mainly browse rather than post :cool:

PeterNem · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:39

Paul Ciao tbh

(Choo is probably more likely!)

iCraig · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:40

Tru said:
Say it whatever way you think is right, if they don't understand say it again but much louder.

If they still don't understand, he should march over there and smash the place up and scrawl his name on the walls. Secure in the knowledge that he tried his best.

Or

employ a bit of common sense and just ask to speak to Paul and that you are unsure about how to pronounce his surname.

He won't be insulted if you have to ask how to say his name, he'll probably be pleased that someone has asked beforehand to make sure they say it correctly. Guessing his surname will probably offend him if anything.

R B Customs · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:41

Carzy said:
Call him number 30.

its number 58 tbh mate lol.

i think its 'chew' i have an asian mate whos almost constantly online except... now, otherwise i would have asked him

Phate · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:44

R B CUSTOMS said:
its number 58 tbh mate lol.

lmao

Wossi · 1 Jun 2006 at 14:05

According to the opera speak function, it's Chow. Dunno if it's correct though :confused:

Tru · 1 Jun 2006 at 14:09

refuzion: Hi, Could I speak to Paul Chow?
Company: Oh you mean Paul Chew?
refuzion: Ah, Chew.
Company: Bless you.