Outlines:

Introduction:

• Using English names is prevalent
• Examine the phenomenon, its advantages and disadvantages

The second paragraph:

Reason for using English names:

1. There are many foreigners in Hong Kong

• It is difficult for foreigners to remember two to three characters
• Convenience
• It is awkward for foreigners to address our Chinese names

The third paragraph

Reason for using English names

1. to follow the Western culture

• People have mania for western culture
• To show that you are lagging behind the trend
• TV programs and films are sources of English names

The fourth paragraph;

Advantages of using English names over the Chinese ones

1. to help to build a good relationship between the superior and his subordinate
2. A friendly atmosphere among colleague

The fifth paragraph:

Disadvantages of using English names

1. A name is used by a number of people
2. A limited number of names
3. people use the same name and in effect, it loses their identity.

The sixth paragraph:

　1. meanings are less significant

　2. the meaning of English name is fixed

   3. the combination of a Chinese name is more than an English ones

   4. Chinese names can embody parent’s wishes on their kids

Using English name is a unique phenomenon in Hong Kong

More and more people feel the need for having English names,