Originally Posted by Partystar

For some reason I have a lot of problems when I say my name (Liz). When I lived in Texas quite some time ago, I used to go by Lizzie, but when I told people my name, they would say 'Lessie?'!!!

So then I just started going by Elizabeth & that went on for a few years & was understood when I said it to any Americans. Then when I was back in England, I decided to change it to Liz.

Now I go by Liz & 50% of the time people don't understand what I'm saying! It's very frustrating & I don't want to have to change it again! So now I just repeat myself 'Liz, as in Elizabeth'. What a friggin' nightmare!!!