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I think I arrived too late and missed all the fun. Why all the removed posts?

Anyway, I find it really strange that in Australia, as well as in America, many Asian people living here have taken a 'white' name. They call themselves things along the lines of 'Charles', or other very British, names. It seems a shame to me - when you go over to another country to experience their culture, I think it's nice if you take some of your culture over them for them to experience. I've always puzzled as to why this is done. Is it because it is expected that we'll mispronounce their names? Is it to try to fit in?

If anyone is in the situation of doing this (or the reverse, if you are a Caucasian living in Asia and have adopted an 'Asian name) could you let me know your reason for doing so?