When I lived in France many years ago, I found that the French could not pronounce, spell or remember either my first or last names, both of which are of Scottish origin & are no brainers here in Canada. Did I whine or scream? No. I learned to pronounce my names the way they did (with a very heavy French accent) & the problem disappeared.  I adjusted instead of expecting the locals to cater to me. The author needs to get over himself!