“But, Mr. Smith, it’s not an-”
“Adam, I don’t have the patience for this. Just fix the M, ok?”
“But my name is not-”
“We can both clearly see that what you wrote at the end of your name is no M,” Mr. Smith snapped. “Either fix it before you turn it in or I’ll have to send you to the principal's office.”
The student did as he was told. He rewrote his name as neatly as he could. Only this time, he added the words, “My name is actually,” before again writing, “Adan.”