Affirmative Action Unnecessary?

[Clodfobble]

Originally Posted by Brianna

I find it interesting that first generation American children of Asian descent tend to have traditionally "American" first names: David, Ashley, Eric, Amy, etc. It's almost as if they're TRYING to assimilate! How dare they?!

Not only that, a lot of Asian immigrants take on a second American name for themselves.

"Lisa, I can't find you in the company files."
"Oh, that's because my name is actually Pyoungyang."

On the other hand, I've also found that this is not out of a desire to assimilate, but because they consider Americans too stupid to deal with their real names.

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

On the other hand, I've also found that this is not out of a desire to assimilate, but because they consider Americans too stupid to deal with their real names.

I would consider that to be a true statement.

[Trilby]

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

On the other hand, I've also found that this is not out of a desire to assimilate, but because they consider Americans too stupid to deal with their real names.

Whatever. It's still a really good idea. If I moved to China, felt my home was now China, wanted to start a business in China (probably selling french fries and give birth to children in China, I would give my child a Chinese name. It just makes sense.