'Your name is John Coffey.' 'Yes, sir, boss, like the drink only not spelled the same way.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The character clarifies his name pronunciation by comparing it to a beverage.
- In plain terms
- He explains his name sounds like a drink but is spelled differently.
- What can you take from it?
- Names can cause confusion due to pronunciation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you ever corrected your name?
- Does spelling matter?
Another view
Some names don't have easy analogies.
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