When a silent letter refuses to stay silent
By JB_girl
@sol_cee (39072)
Philippines
June 25, 2026 7:58am CST
I was at a boutique store today buying a few things. After I paid, the cashier handed me my receipt and said, "Here's your receiPt." She pronounced the P at the end instead of saying it the usual way.
At first, I thought it was just a slip, but she said it several times while serving the customers before me. Her manager (or at least someone who seemed to be supervising) was standing right beside her and didn't say anything.
I'll admit, it started to grate on my ears a little.
I almost corrected her, but then I stopped myself. It didn't seem like my place, especially in front of other people. Everyone mispronounces words from time to time, and I wouldn't want to embarrass someone.
Still, I wondered afterward whether I should have said something, or if staying quiet was the right thing to do.
Would you correct someone's pronunciation in a situation like this, or would you leave it alone?
I almost corrected her, but then I stopped myself. It didn't seem like my place, especially in front of other people. Everyone mispronounces words from time to time, and I wouldn't want to embarrass someone.
Still, I wondered afterward whether I should have said something, or if staying quiet was the right thing to do.
Would you correct someone's pronunciation in a situation like this, or would you leave it alone?9 people like this
8 responses
@sol_cee (39072)
• Philippines
26 Jun
@LadyDuck Haha, that's a bit different.
If someone is wondering why people can't understand them, that's probably the right time to gently point it out. And I love listening to French. I could listen to it all day even if I don't understand a word of it

If someone is wondering why people can't understand them, that's probably the right time to gently point it out. And I love listening to French. I could listen to it all day even if I don't understand a word of it

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@rsa101 (41673)
• Philippines
26 Jun
In her situation, it could feel awkward, especially if someone is watching her work. It might be better to bring it up when it’s just the two of you, so she won’t feel too embarrassed and can respond without anyone else around. Another option is to reply by clearly emphasizing the correct pronunciation of the word, which will indirectly let her know she mispronounced it without making her feel offended.
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@valherma00 (4960)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
28 Jun
it would bug me but i think i would leave it alone. 

@snowy22315 (211457)
• United States
26 Jun
I would think it was comical, but I wouldn't say anything. It is up to her work if they want to correct her. What does it hurt?
@Jehanne (2477)
• Philippines
26 Jun
I stayed quiet too in a situation like that.
But there was once I wasn't. I corrected my cousin when she mispronounced while she order a dessert.
She mispronounced pudding as padding.
I can't help it!
Glad it didn't turn awkward since my cousin could really vibe with it. At the end, together with the service crew we laughed it off!
Glad it didn't turn awkward since my cousin could really vibe with it. At the end, together with the service crew we laughed it off!










