Your first name, Shank, creates an independent, forthright, practical nature. You try to avoid those situations and thus the impression is left with others that you seem too prosaic and unfeeling. Being consistent and stable in your nature, you are decisive, capable, and efficient, though not always tactful in expressing your opinions. You use originality and ingenuity to accomplish your projects and you do enjoy a challenge. Even when you were a youngster, your thoughts turned to making money. You often think about how you could promote the talents of others. It is not easy for you to express emotional sentiments and compliments that mean so much to sensitive, idealistic people. This name makes you very matter-of-fact, materialistic, and practical, but extremely capable, efficient, self-confident, and decisive. At times, you create misunderstandings with others as it is not easy for you to be diplomatic. You do not tend to be a temperamental nature and can handle a great deal of responsibility.