Table of Contents
- 1 How do you politely ask someone their name?
- 2 How do you ask someone where they know you from?
- 3 What questions should I ask for my name?
- 4 Can you tell good name please?
- 5 How do you politely ask someone if they know something?
- 6 Can I know your name or May I know your name?
- 7 What are good questions to ask someone?
- 8 How do you politely ask someone something?
How do you politely ask someone their name?
The simple way to ask someone’s name is to say, “What is your name?” If you are concerned that a question — any question — is abrupt or potentially rude, you can soften it by saying, “Excuse me, but …” or “Would you please tell me …” or “Would you mind telling me …”.
How do you ask someone where they know you from?
OTHER WAYS TO SAY ‘WHERE DO WE KNOW EACH OTHER FROM? ‘…Use one of these to find out!
- You seem familiar.
- You look familiar.
- I know you from somewhere.
- I’m sure I’ve seen you before.
- Do I know you from somewhere?
- Have we met?
- Have we met before?
- Do I know you?
How do you ask someone’s name without being rude?
Just be honest. A gentler approach is the “I know your name, but I’m blocked” dodge, where you can say something along the lines of, “I keep wanting to call you David, but I know that’s not right.” Either way, make sure you do this as quickly as possible — it gets more awkward the longer you wait to ask.
What questions should I ask for my name?
Conversation Questions Names
- What’s your name?
- What’s the most beautiful girl’s name you’ve heard?
- What’s the best boy’s name you’ve heard?
- How did your parents choose your name?
- Are you happy with your name?
- What are some of the most common names for boys and girls in your country?
Can you tell good name please?
“May I know your good name” is a typically Asian way of asking someones name. Perhaps it is being used just as a ‘softener’ or out of politeness, to ask a person’s name. It is INCORRECT. The only way to use “good name” would be in this example.
How do you ask someone about their identity?
If you’re asking someone “do you identify as a man or a woman” so that you can know how to refer to them (i.e. their pronouns) is better to ask, “what are your pronouns?” That’s the information you actually want to know (and often need to know) — so ask that instead.
How do you politely ask someone if they know something?
Some More Phrases You Can Use to Ask Indirections Questions
- Is there any chance…
- Do you have any idea…
- Could you tell me…
- May I ask…
- I was hoping…
- I’d like to ask…
Can I know your name or May I know your name?
“May I know your good name” is a typically Asian way of asking someones name. Perhaps it is being used just as a ‘softener’ or out of politeness, to ask a person’s name. It is INCORRECT. “May I take your name?” is also incorrect while you are speaking on the phone.
How can you find someone without their last name?
Find Someone Without the Last Name. One of the easiest ways to search for a person by first name is using a search engine. If a person’s first name is at all common, it won’t be sufficient to locate the person, unless they’re uniquely famous by just that name like singers Prince and Madonna.
What are good questions to ask someone?
– What’s in your pockets right now? – What options would come up if you could “right-click” people? – What’s the best piece of advice someone has given you?
How do you politely ask someone something?
Act as if you expect to get it. Ask someone who can give it to you. Get the other person’s full attention. Be clear and specific. Ask from the heart. Ask with humor and creativity. Give something to get something. Ask repeatedly. How do you politely borrow something?
What are cute ways to ask a girl out?
One of the cute ways to ask a girl out is to set up a creative and interesting treasure hunt. Write clues on pieces of paper and attach each clue to a single rose. You may need to ask one of her friends to help you to make sure she makes it to the last clue!