I thought about this issues as well. Using English name may cause some trouble indeed because the name on my official documents are my Chinese name, but still I go by Ashley among my non-Chinese friends. I got the same question (what's wrong with your Chinese name?) once in a while when I was in grad school. I always wanted to tell them, "There's nothing wrong with my Chinese name. I'll tell you my Chinese name if you're able to pronounce it correctly." Well, I've never really said that. I just told them that it's easier for them to remember my English name. But really, I dont see the point for them to address me with my Chinese name. They can probably imitate the pronouncation pretty well, but still they don't understand the meaning of our names. Chinese words are not just sounds, but with figures and meanings, too. I adore my Chinese name, but I can identify with my English name as well. So feel free to call me Ashley if you like :p ※ 引述《phyllia (達叔)》之銘言： : Before I study in the US, I never find anything wrong to have a "English : Name". To get a new English-style name can be said the first issue of our Eng : education. However, when I stay with my foreign classmates, they seldom get : a new English name. Some African names trouble me for the first week. : Anyway, strange name is not a big deal at all for the long term. The more : strange name the higher first image. :p : Some Asian student who use "English Name" may cause less trouble : in making friend with others at first time. However, "Eng name" may cause a : very big disadvantage in missing the link between the one's Chinese network and : foreign network. People who only know the "Eng name" can't figure out what : he had done with the "Chinese name" (publish, business, personal : relationship... ) and the one may lost many opportunities even without : reconize the reason. : In my case, I use John only if the one know well about my Chinese name : (eventhough they pronounce my name in foreign-style) or in the event : I don't want get any connection (doing questionnaire, chatting : with someone in pub). : It is only for my personal experience.. :) : Nice to meet you in Engtalk board --

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