Have you noticed that there are "some" Asians in the West who try to hide their culture?

[Porcupine_I]

scottie said:

Porcupine_I said:

scottie said:

i suppose some of these people live there for many generations, and they would probably do that because they realized it makes their life easier.

you know that people don't call themselves "charles or jim" names are chosen by their parents, and they might have been bullied in school for their "funny names" so they don't want to have their kids suffering the same.

just a thought.

Ahh, you misunderstand me.

 

The people I am refering to, have a typical Asian name. This name was given to them by their parents, and is on all their official documents. It is their legal name. Then, when they move to a country (I haven't noticed it with 2nd generation immigrants) they pick, for themselves, with their parents having nothing whatsoever to do with it, a 'white' name, such as Charles. They do not officially change their legal name, they just tell all the people they meet that their name is Charles.

 

Maybe this only happens in Australia?

ah, ok, i get it now.

if i had to guess i suppose you are right, they believe it will help them to "fit in"

Most people migrate to other countries not because they want to spread their culture, but because they want a better life. and if they believe they can libve better in another country they would also believe it is because of how this country handles things, they wouldn't move there if they thought their own culture or traditions are superior to any other, so, i suppose they are liable to leave their past behind and try to adpat to the life in their new home.