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Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently? | ?

Gianluca Marras — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 04:22:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently?
Poster: Gianluca Marras
Post title: ?

when you say people, who are you referring to?

Not sure what this question mean, so no answer

Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently? | only in bid type situations - "linguist"

Maxi Schwarz — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 01:57:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently?
Poster: Maxi Schwarz
Post title: only in bid type situations - "linguist"

My clients ask for a translator, which only makes sense. But when I am invited to bid or "submit an offer", for some reasons those persons think they are hiring "linguists", talk about "mother tongue" and other things that have nothing to do with the training of a professional in a professional field.

Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently? | valued linguist, but...

Clarisa Moraña — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 21:28:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently?
Poster: Clarisa Moraña
Post title: valued linguist, but...

There is a translation agency that is always calling me "valued linguist". I'm pretty sure that I'm very valuable for them as they are always offering me low rates!

Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently? | Indeed, Julian

Mario Freitas — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 18:27:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently?
Poster: Mario Freitas
Post title: Indeed, Julian

[quote]Julian Holmes wrote:
However, I do object to it when I am addressed something like this:
Hi, Translator
[/quote]

Indeed, but none of the alternatives suggested would be fit here. Only your name would be a feasible solution in this case.

Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently? | Does not proceed

Mario Freitas — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 18:25:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently?
Poster: Mario Freitas
Post title: Does not proceed

"People" call translators "translators" most of the time. Many times, some of the suggested terms are used becuase they fit better into the context or to avoid being repetitive. But most of the time, translators are referred to or addressed as translators, not anything else, as far as I'm concerned.

P.S. - I have never seen or heard anyone call us a "business partner". That would be very undue, if you consider the actual meaning of this term. Those who hire us usually add several clauses to the agreements stating clearly that there are no business or labor bonds between the parties. It would be a serious commercial mistake to call a contractor a "business partner".

[Edited at 2017-07-09 18:33 GMT]

Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently? | "Why can't people call translators 'translators'?" you ask.....

Arthur Godinho — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 15:56:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently?
Poster: Arthur Godinho
Post title: "Why can't people call translators 'translators'?" you ask.....

Probably for the same reason we no longer have Doctors or Garbage men.
After all, why be a simple 'Doctor' when you can be a Health Service Provider?

Me? I'm old. I have just 'a Doctor' and I'm very happy with him!

[Edited at 2017-07-09 15:57 GMT]

Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently? | "People" who?

M. Anna Kańduła — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 15:51:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently?
Poster: M. Anna Kańduła
Post title: "People" who?

People call translators "translators". They also often call interpreters "translators".

The poll answers would suggest the asker meant agencies and project managers, a very specific groups of people.

Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently? | "Translator"

Robert Forstag — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 15:47:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently?
Poster: Robert Forstag
Post title: "Translator"

[quote]Ricki Farn wrote:

... but I actually have a name, and any first email that does not use it, is in a 99 point something percent danger of becoming food for the electron sharks. 98 point something percent if it addresses me by my domain name instead of my personal name.
[/quote]

Unfortunately, use of a first name is also no guarantee that the message in question is not part of a mass mailing, given that there are programs that simply insert a name into the salutation line.

The worst cases of impersonal mails is when the sender cannot be bothered (or perhaps has forgotten) to insert a personal name or generic designation (i.e., those beginning, "Dear ").

This impersonal form of address is indicative of how many agencies see translators.

As to the substance of the poll, I find designations other than "translator" somewhat irritating. "Linguist" is inaccurate, "supplier" sounds like I am operating a warehouse, and "vendor" makes me feel like I am selling hot dogs at a baseball game.

Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently? | Vendor or supplier

Ricki Farn — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 14:46:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently?
Poster: Ricki Farn
Post title: Vendor or supplier

... but I actually have a name, and any first email that does not use it, is in a 99 point something percent danger of becoming food for the electron sharks. 98 point something percent if it addresses me by my domain name instead of my personal name.

Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently? | Other

Michael Harris — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 11:03:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently?
Poster: Michael Harris
Post title: Other

[quote]Julian Holmes wrote:

Am I missing something in this poll?

However, I do object to it when I am addressed something like this:

Hi, Translator

in mails from complete strangers who want to build up their database and who then ask me for my CV (personal information) and my best rate. This last one is always the killer.

Another mail immediately finds its way to Trash.
(Imagine a big gurgling sound of yet another unwanted mail being flushed into oblivion.) [/quote]

I am not sure what this poll is asking.
Does it have something to do with the addressing in a mail? If yes, then this get flushed in just the same way.

Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently? | Most frequently dear translator or dear linguist

Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 10:40:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently?
Poster: Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Post title: Most frequently dear translator or dear linguist

But also resource, supplier, vendor, talent, valued linguist and occasionally some other odd combination that makes me laugh…

It’s a telling sign of a mass e-mail, when instead of being politely addressed by my name in the greeting line, I'm addressed as “Dear Linguist” or “Dear Translator”.

Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently? | Translator

Julian Holmes — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 09:38:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently?
Poster: Julian Holmes
Post title: Translator

Am I missing something in this poll?

However, I do object to it when I am addressed something like this:

Hi, Translator

in mails from complete strangers who want to build up their database and who then ask me for my CV (personal information) and my best rate. This last one is always the killer.

Another mail immediately finds its way to Trash.
(Imagine a big gurgling sound of yet another unwanted mail being flushed into oblivion.)

Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently? | Usually just "translator" but ...

Jennifer Forbes — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 09:03:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently?
Poster: Jennifer Forbes
Post title: Usually just "translator" but ...

... occasionally "resource", "supplier" or "vendor".

Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently? | What's in a name?

neilmac — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 08:49:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently?
Poster: neilmac
Post title: What's in a name?

"That which we call a rose,
By any other name would smell as sweet."
(Shakespeare)

Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently?

ProZ.com Staff — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 08:10:02 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Why can't people call translators "translators"? Which of these have you seen most frequently?
Poster: ProZ.com Staff

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