I’ve purposefully chosen to retain my original name, having moved to a different country, speaking a new language. The mostly white audience laughed, while onstage, I felt like a joke. As our names were called, the host of the ceremony faked wiping away brow sweat and quipped that reading our names was an unexpected test. We were called up in batches, one of which was for foreign employees. Names MatterĪt a recent work event, there was a ceremony and people who completed a program were invited onstage and given a certificate. Include your name and location, or a request to remain anonymous.
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