[tiki]

Tell me if this sounds sinister to you all. My granddaughter just met a Chinese exchange student. Get this, her name is Nancy. The first thing I asked and obviously something my gd thought odd, is how does a Chinese girl get such an American name? According to her every Chinese student gets an American name when they start school and they are taught American English.

My first thought was that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”, but following on that thought was that it would sure make it easier for Chinese people to take over the U.S., you know, I mean if....

[Mrs. Don-o]

Keep in mind that, though the Anglosphere is in an economic slump right now, English is still the most globally widespread language for commerce and technology. For example, China is now embarked on a vast Free-Trade-Zone enterprise with Nigeria. (Link) I'll bet you dollars to donuts that they're conducting their negotiations in English.

So, no, I don't think they're into invading us yet. They're busy with Africa.

[dhs12345]

Most Chinese adopt American names to fit in. Ask her what her Chinese given name is. Probably sort of sounds like Nancy.

They usually pick names that sound similar to their Chinese name.