Although it's illegal, some people who read resumes look at an asian or middle-eastern names on resumes and they toss it, just because they can't pronounce it. The reason for it is because they don't want to go through the hassle of determining whether they can communicate with you or not. They can just as easily go with someone with a western name and 99% of the time they will be able to communicate with them.
I've had one person approach me and ask why asians don't keep their names, even though they sound beautiful. Like the other comments say, fitting in to have better opportunities is far more important than having a pretty name.
It's like the saying, When in Rome, do as the Romans do. (twist: if you don't have a Roman name in Rome, you're probably a slave!)
I've had one person approach me and ask why asians don't keep their names, even though they sound beautiful. Like the other comments say, fitting in to have better opportunities is far more important than having a pretty name.
It's like the saying, When in Rome, do as the Romans do. (twist: if you don't have a Roman name in Rome, you're probably a slave!)