Names

1. Watch the video and say if the statements are true or false.


  • People tend to associate certain names with personalities.
  • A study found that boys who were given girl’s names, were more likely to have behavioral problems.
  • Job applicants with white-sounding names received 50% more callbacks for interviews even if their qualifications were the same and went up the career ladder faster. 
  • It's not the name that affects a child's personality, but their parents' intentions and behaviour. 
  • The influence your name has on your success levels is insignificant.  
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