How to get names and places right on a translated video call
Say the name, then type its exact spelling in chat. If it has more than one commonly used spelling, share the original and the version the other person can search.
Repair the rest of a sentence that came through wrongSeparate the name from the sentence
“We met at the market by the station” can be understood even if a caption mangles the station name. Finish the sentence, type the name separately and add the city or region if there could be more than one match. Let people tell you how they want their own name written.
Check the reference before acting on it
If you’re each thinking of a different place, ask for a landmark or another public detail. For a booking or a meeting point, exchange the agreed spelling and time in writing. Don’t put a private address in a group chat just to correct a caption.