Being called by wrong name…

[IsawwhatIsaw]

Now this maybe sounds a bit petty, but still..
I’ve been going to the same exercise class for many years. Its a small group and I enjoy going.
The issue is the instructor persists in calling me by the wrong name, instead calling me the name of someone else in the class. I’ve got a very ordinary name, not difficult to pronounce. And she doesn’t misname anyone else, it’s only ever really me!
I’ve quietly corrected her most times, but it keeps on happening , seems to be even worse lately. She doesn’t really apologise, once telling me I look like the other person!
But it’s getting annoying , especially as when I’m lying down, I’ve no idea if she means to talk to me or not. I’m actually thinking of joining another class now.

I would perhaps do the genius idea sometime mentioned above, get a top with your name on. If she gets it wrong just point at it. But also get your gym mates to challenge her!

2 options -

1. completely ignore her when she calls you the wrong name, if she makes it obvious she's talking to you then say loudly 'oh that's not my name, my name is ......'.
2. wear a big sticker or badge on your tshirt with you name written in thick marker pen ... every week until she gets it right

Seriously, don’t have a quiet word after the class.
Have a clear and firm word before the class.
Make eye contact. State that you’re not happy and feel snubbed.
If she does it again, get your things and walk out.

It would be a shame to give up a class you enjoy but it is rude. PPs have suggested reasons - face blindness, but if someone knows they have that they find a different way of recognising people. But as you say it’s selective and only done to you. You must firmly insist she pays more attention rather than lose out on your class.

I’d follow that up with “if you keep calling me xxx I’m going to call you Trevor. That’ll be ok won’t it”

I would only be concerned about being called the wrong name if I was inked with someone.