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Unveiling Your Identity: Exploring the Meaning and Significance of “What’s My Name?”

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The Initial Encounter: The Practical Purpose The Immediate Purpose At its most basic, “What’s My Name?” serves a profoundly practical function: It allows us to communicate. Knowing someone’s name is essential for establishing a link. Imagine trying to navigate a busy event without knowing anyone’s name. How would you signal a waiter? How could you … Read more

Why Am I Asian But I Look American? Exploring Identity and Appearance

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Introduction Have you ever been asked, “Where are you *really* from?” despite feeling deeply connected to your Asian heritage? Or perhaps someone has remarked, “You don’t *look* Asian,” leading to an internal questioning of your own identity? This disconnect between how you see yourself and how the world perceives you can be a complex and … Read more

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