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10x Especially the American name thing. You can only know the disadvantages of having a non-western name if you've actually used one. There's a reason why so m
by hkmurakami 10y ago
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Especially the American name thing. You can only know the disadvantages of having a non-western name if you've actually used one. There's a reason why so many ethnic (particularly Asian, from what I understand) lawyers use American "professional names".
- zo1 10y agoI have a non-western name, and I get no problems. More curiosity and questions, rather than outright discrimination or anything of that sort. The other advice really is solid: Don't fit the stereotype when you meet new individuals, and they won't treat you like one. First impressions count a lot, so you can't change someone's mind after the fact without a lot of work.
- j45 10y agoI have a non-western name. I don't have an American or professional name. Not saying everyone should, or not, only that it exists. Shortening one's name is a common practice among American names. Ironically I grew up in a school environment where I was one of the few minorities, and when I got to university, people of a shared background shortened my name.