Another version of the German last name "Schmidt", only those who have the name "Smidt" almost always have to spell it out.
Also, the "D" is silent, but never fails to confuse people.
Also, the "D" is silent, but never fails to confuse people.
Person A: "Name?"
Me: "Smidt."
Person A: "Schmidt. ...Nope, can't find your reservation."
Me: "...That's Smidt, S M I D T."
Person A: "...S M I D T? ...Oh, here it is."
...or...
"Your last name is Smiddit?"
"...No."
Me: "Smidt."
Person A: "Schmidt. ...Nope, can't find your reservation."
Me: "...That's Smidt, S M I D T."
Person A: "...S M I D T? ...Oh, here it is."
...or...
"Your last name is Smiddit?"
"...No."
by doomisdelicious April 11, 2009