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10-03-2006, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS
Even if David Smith sounds better to your clients than Kendell Smith?
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I've know 3 Kendells...2 white males, and one white female. I don't think I've ever met a black Kendell.
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10-03-2006, 03:15 PM
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Yeah, I actually like the name Kendall for girls.
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10-03-2006, 03:25 PM
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Yeah, I actually like the name Kendall for girls.
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I'm talking about a black man named Kendell (I know quite a few--pronounced Ken-dell (like Dell computers)) since I wasn't introducing gender as a factor. 
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10-03-2006, 03:28 PM
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I don't think thats terrible either. I wouldnt name my son that, but it wouldnt factor into any decision I made regarding employment
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10-03-2006, 03:48 PM
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I don't think thats terrible either. I wouldnt name my son that, but it wouldnt factor into any decision I made regarding employment
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Okay...Kendell is one of the good names that you think your clients won't be like "whoops, here comes a potentially incompetent black guy who might scare the bejeezus outta me."
What about KayShawn? Where do we draw the line and should the line be drawn when judging others and influencing their life chances? That's what that research and this topic is really about.
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10-03-2006, 03:51 PM
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If I had a guy named Kayshaun and one named Mike, and both were equally capable and I thought there may be a problem with a client if we hired Kayshaun, it may factor in, sure.
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10-03-2006, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by shinerbock
If I had a guy named Kayshaun and one named Mike, and both were equally capable and I thought there may be a problem with a client if we hired Kayshaun, it may factor in, sure.
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Cool. 
In cases of different qualifications, just know that there are plenty of employers who will hire the less qualified Mike, especially if Mike is white, and offer him extensive training. Mike is better PR so the training is a worthwhile investment.
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10-03-2006, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog
I've know 3 Kendells...2 white males, and one white female. I don't think I've ever met a black Kendell.
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If you post one more anecdotal bit in this thread, it will explode.
IT DOES NOT MATTER AT ALL, THAT'S ACTUALLY THE WHOLE POINT OF THE RESEARCH.
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10-03-2006, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by KSig RC
If you post one more anecdotal bit in this thread, it will explode.
IT DOES NOT MATTER AT ALL, THAT'S ACTUALLY THE WHOLE POINT OF THE RESEARCH.
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