| My question is still unanswered. Actually it has been a question in my mind for many years. I met many Japanese and Indians and I was very surprised that NONE of them use English names. But most Chinese at similar age and similar position have. In China, it is very popular that Chinese call other's English names even in "pure Chinese" conversations and within China. In fact, you will find that usages of Chinese people's English names and usage of foreigner's Chinese name are very different. I never saw foreigners use Chinese names when they talk to their people in their language. Is it unique for Chinese (especially Taiwan and Hong Kong) to use English names in their own country and when use their own language? Any similar cases in other country?
For immigrants, I fully understand the reasons as stated in some of above posts. But still no one answered why most Japanese/.../Indian immigrants insist to use their original names given by their parents(not like most Chinese). |
Why I Don't Have an English Name