Re: Using a name from another culture as an American
in reply to a message by Olwen
It depends on the culture. Some seem to be more open than others. I think it may be related to power dynamics as well - if a culture was imperialist/colonial, they wanted their culture to spread, so it's fine by them, even encouraged, when others use their names. If a culture was actively oppressed, they are more protective and naturally are suspicious of their names being used as ornaments. Regardless I think anyone considering doing this should just accept that someone will find their choice distasteful or weird, at some point, and prepare themselves to answer questions or experience confrontations.
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Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  Olwen  ·  9/5/2023, 11:48 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  LemonBamboo  ·  9/12/2023, 10:50 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  blackelectric  ·  9/7/2023, 2:45 PM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  Babochka  ·  9/7/2023, 2:06 PM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  New_Chloë  ·  9/7/2023, 10:25 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  Olwen  ·  9/7/2023, 12:21 PM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  New_Chloë  ·  9/7/2023, 2:11 PM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  Ceri  ·  9/7/2023, 4:41 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  Belphoebe  ·  9/7/2023, 5:04 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  Ceri  ·  9/8/2023, 4:29 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  Fiammetta  ·  9/7/2023, 12:57 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  chickpea  ·  9/7/2023, 12:17 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  mirfak  ·  9/6/2023, 8:57 PM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  Felie  ·  9/6/2023, 2:56 PM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  Dianatiger  ·  9/5/2023, 3:27 PM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  Manipura  ·  9/5/2023, 1:22 PM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  ✧・゚: *Magpie*:・゚✧  ·  9/6/2023, 3:04 PM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  Fiammetta  ·  9/7/2023, 1:05 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  clevelandkentevans  ·  9/7/2023, 8:13 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  ✧・゚: *Magpie*:・゚✧  ·  9/7/2023, 1:47 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  Manipura  ·  9/7/2023, 1:50 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  Fiammetta  ·  9/7/2023, 2:23 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  Manipura  ·  9/7/2023, 3:18 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  ✧・゚: *Magpie*:・゚✧  ·  9/7/2023, 2:07 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  clevelandkentevans  ·  9/7/2023, 8:24 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  Manipura  ·  9/8/2023, 2:31 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  ✧・゚: *Magpie*:・゚✧  ·  9/7/2023, 8:29 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  Manipura  ·  9/7/2023, 1:33 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  Manipura  ·  9/7/2023, 12:17 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  ✧・゚: *Magpie*:・゚✧  ·  9/7/2023, 12:58 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  Manipura  ·  9/7/2023, 2:42 AM
Re: Using a name from another culture as an American  ·  ✧・゚: *Magpie*:・゚✧  ·  9/7/2023, 2:45 AM