When stating a non-Japanese name, should the surname come first?


When stating a _full_ non-Japanese name, should one use the "Surname
Firstname" rule used for Japanese names (i.e. "Smith John / スミス ジョン") or the
name's native rule (in the case of an English name, "Firstname Surname" (i.e.
"John Smith / ジョン スミス")).

Which format would native Japanese speakers use, when stating an obviously
non-Japanese full name?




Typically, you state it in the order that is normal for your language. Koreans
and Chinese say their family name first, Americans say it last. Japanese
people are well aware of that language difference, so they expect us to keep
our names in the original order. They also use the original order when saying
foreign names themselves.

The only times I put my last name first is when I'm required to do so, as in
opening a bank account.




Typically, you state it in the order that is normal for your language. Koreans
and Chinese say their family name first, Americans say it last. Japanese
people are well aware of that language difference, so they expect us to keep
our names in the original order. They also use the original order when saying
foreign names themselves.

The only times I put my last name first is when I'm required to do so, as in
opening a bank account.

