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Google Thinks My Name is Jeremy

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Real Estate Agent with Cherimie Crane & Associates

I may have been a little more than fashionably late to the Google Voice party; however, just when I think it is safe to announce my arrival, I speak.

Beaming with pure southern pride, I let all my contacts know that I joined the popular kids. I am now fully equipped with the ever powerful Google Voice. I will be able to prioritize my calls, answer with gazelle like speed, and impress everyone around me with my Googleness.

Just one little problem. Google DOES NOT speak Southern. Every poor soul that calls me and leaves a message is completely unaware at the Google translation. Some are even unrepeatable, due to the nature of this program:).

The worst part is each voice mail that is translated to email starts the same darn way.

"Hi Jeremy."

Now I am pretty sure my mom knows my name, so not everyone is getting it wrong.

Unless there is some magical button, I have yet to find, I just may have to reconsider my new found membership in the popular crowd. Well at least until Google launches Google Voice, the Ya'll Version.

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Comments (18)

Stephanie Reynolds
Integrity First Financial Group, Inc. - Santee, CA
East County San Diego Homes 619-838-4408

This made me laugh! I guess it could be worse and no one knowing your name..... Anytime I meet a new person and they can not remember my name they call me Jennifer. Stephanie and Jennifer sound NOTHING alike, I don't get it!

Oct 04, 2010 10:39 AM
Sheila Moran
RE/MAX Access (Garden Ridge, San Antonio, New Braunfels) - New Braunfels, TX
SanAntonioSheila.com, RE/MAX Access, 210-32

Oh, how funny....wait, I think.

Lest I will always be called Sheilia, Shellia, Shiela, Chila, Shirley, oh, you get it.

You have a beautiful name, too bad Google can't hear it!

Oct 04, 2010 10:40 AM
Cherimie Crane
Cherimie Crane & Associates - Beaufort, SC

I had this problem with my GPS, it didn't speak southern either, but at least it didn't call me Jeremy.

Oct 04, 2010 10:41 AM
Anonymous
Jason Crane

Hey, Jeremy.  The good thing is there may be a solution coming.  You can now "donate" voicemails so that they can "perfect" the transcriptions more accurately.  Yes, I used quotes not once, but TWICE, in that last sentence.  That means I'm dead serious.  Wonderful story. 

Oct 04, 2010 10:51 AM
#4
Cherimie Crane
Cherimie Crane & Associates - Beaufort, SC

Jason,

It is extremely comical, but I have no idea what people are saying on my voice mails. It comes out a whole lot different than the actual, I am pretty sure.

 

Oct 04, 2010 10:53 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Cherimie,

Now that you are playing with the popular kids..it will get worked out! Great story Jermey Cherimie!!

Oct 04, 2010 11:02 AM
Cherimie Crane
Cherimie Crane & Associates - Beaufort, SC

Dorie,

I think I will print these "translations" and keep them, pretty good stuff!!!

Oct 04, 2010 11:05 AM
Damon Gettier
Damon Gettier & Associates, REALTORS- Roanoke Va Short Sale Expert - Roanoke, VA
Broker/Owner ABRM, GRI, CDPE

Looking at the spelling of you name I can see Google's issue....too bad the computer can't do what I would do and say, "Good evening Ms. Crane".

Oct 04, 2010 11:23 AM
Elizabeth Straessle, MRP
All American Home Group - Newnan, GA
~Military Spouse~ AllAmericanHomeSourceRealty.co

Too funny! Apparently it doesn't understand Beth lingo either (for lack of a better term of my combo of Mass/MD/CA accent haha). One of my friends doesn't bother even dealing with the messages I leave her because they are so messed up! Maybe try http://www.youmail.com/ see if that works better for "southern" ;-)

Oct 04, 2010 11:58 AM
Cherimie Crane
Cherimie Crane & Associates - Beaufort, SC

Damon,

Smart man:)

Beth,

Thank you so much, I willl try that right away!!!!!

Oct 04, 2010 01:16 PM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Cherimie - I bet this happens to a ton of people.  I have humans who can't pronounce or spell my sons name (Aidan), so I can somewhat relate.

Oct 04, 2010 03:03 PM
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

I would doubt that it's intuitive enough to learn your peculiarities of inflection.  While trying to pay a bill through an automated voice recognition phone system I became totally frustrated by the digital responder.  What an incredible vocabulary that machine had, although I would've fired it for not paying attention.  Luckily, people actually worked there "during regular business hours".   

Jeremy, do you mind if I respond to Shelly above?  I don't see a problem there Michelle, A..I..D..A..N, it doesn't get any simpler.  TTFN

Oct 04, 2010 03:29 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Cherimie - Now you have two names; one for the public and one for computers.

Oct 04, 2010 05:14 PM
Cherimie Crane
Cherimie Crane & Associates - Beaufort, SC

Michelle,

It would be great entertainment if I didn't have so much to do..!!

Kevin,

Obviously, Google does not have a Mississippi native on staff.

John,

There is always a positive.

Oct 05, 2010 01:46 AM
Anonymous
Susan Jacobsen

This is too funny! Frustrating for you I know but so cute! It brings to mind the introduction to "Cheers"-I want to go where everybody knows.........my name!  Anyway, congratulations on picking up a new tool, and I guess it could have been worse, it could have addressed you as "Germy" :-) and with the nation fixated on bedbugs, stink bugs, etc...................

Oct 05, 2010 02:56 AM
#15
Cherimie Crane
Cherimie Crane & Associates - Beaufort, SC

Susan,

Good point!!! I have to admit, it is funny:)

Oct 05, 2010 03:39 AM
Robert Rauf
CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

It is pretty funny, so I apologize for laughing...

I have a friend Jeremy, and you are definately not a Jeremy!

Oct 05, 2010 10:26 AM
Cherimie Crane
Cherimie Crane & Associates - Beaufort, SC

Rob,

Yes, I know it is funny. I tried to leave myself a message, and good gravy there was no similiarity whatsoever in my words, and googles translation.

Oct 06, 2010 01:03 AM