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Nguyen and Tex
The receptionist calls loudly for Nguyen Mispronouncing the name Nuh-Goo-Yen Which is what some Americans still do Although the patient is an American too
Some usages we need to narrow down Some usages we need to broaden a bit This is a medical office waiting room Where all may diversify on the guest wifi
An Irrelevant Consideration:
The thought occurs that calling for Nguyen in Saigon Would be like calling for Tex in Abilene