Yeah. I get the feeling Poles aren't considered particularly intimidating
Depends where you're from man. Most of the people I know almost consume nothing but foreign made media. At least your name hasn't been associated with movie villains.
Well, what's worse? A generic name, or a name that immediately gives away that you're a foreigner so people just subconsciously perceive everything you write as inferior?
It's pretty dull for a western name. It's practically Roger Smith.
Haven't I seen your name when we exchanged emails? It wasn't as boring as you claim
You underestimate how boring my actual name is.
Well then, shake it up! Give yourself a fancy middle name or something
My real name is utterly boring and almost fake sounding in English.
Well, I just translated my real name and used initials
Got to think up a good pen name since my username will likely get rejected.