Cross-Cultural Conversations

Observations by a Malaysian studying in Australia

What’s In A Name?

 

One of the things which have always bothered me about this blog is its name. I have always hated the name ‘Cross-Cultural Conversations’. For one, it sounds pretentious, like a snooty academic trying to impress the rest with his unlimited intelligence (which I don’t admit to having).

 

Having a blogname 7 syllables long doesn’t help either. And what exactly is ‘Cross-Cultural Conversations’ suppose to mean?

 

I only occasionally blog about cross-cultural issues (mainly about Australia and Malaysia) and the only conversations that are happening are the ones I have with myself! This not only puts me in an unflattering light, it also raises serious questions about my social competence.

 

I originally intended to name this blog Tobacco-Tembaga, as this is a phrase which I’ve somehow adopted as being a part of my identity (That is why the URL for this site is http://www.tobacco-tembaga.motime.com). However, ‘Tobacco-Tembaga’ has even less of a meaning than ‘Cross-Cultural Conversations’!

 

And so, unable to think of a better name, I’m forced to stick with the one with the triple-Cs.

 

As the background voice in an ad for a multinational corporation famously asked, “What’s in a name?”

 

In my case, absolutely nothing!

 

 

 

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