Who is she from home? meaning “What’s her maiden name?” is a construction common in communities with significant Polish heritage. It’s what linguists call a calque — a word or phrase from another language translated literally into another. From home...
If a woman decides to keep her own name after getting married, should she be addressed as Ms. or Mrs.? This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Married Woman Who Keeps Her Name” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hi, my name is Robert...
A caller from Stevens Point, Wisconsin, was puzzled when she moved there and locals asked, “What’s your name from home?” meaning, “What’s your maiden name?” The community has a strong Polish heritage and she wonders if there’s a connection. It’s a...
A Milwaukee man is mystified about the use of the word neé in his grandmother’s obituary. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Neé” Hi, you have A Way with Words. Hi, this is Steve calling from Milwaukee. Hi, Steve. How are you doing...
