How do you feel about your name? Do you like your name? 2. How did you get your name? Were you named after someone or something special? Who? Explain. 3. How are children named in your family or culture? Does your culture or tradition have a naming ritual? 4. Do people frequently mispronounce your name? How do you respond when they do? Think about, use, and directly refer to concepts we have discussed in class. Consider these questions when writing your reflection: Is your name part of your cultural identity? Does your name make you part of the dominant culture in your home country? What happens when you move from your dominant culture into a contact zone? What happens when you move to a place where you are not part of the dominant culture? Have you ever been tempted to change your name to blend into the dominant culture? Have you ever been upset or embarrassed when someone couldn't--or wouldn't-- pronounce your name correctly? Have you ever been teased or ridiculed in school or other environments because of your name? How did you respond? What could you have done to change the situation? Finally, connect your experience with some of the thoughts.