1. What about you?
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2019 8:52 am
What are common names where you come from? Maria, Juan, Pablo, Ezequiel, Laura, Paula, Marina, Tomas,
Is your family name common? Not at all!
Does your family name tell you anything about your family (e.g., where you come from)? No
Some English names refer to trades or professions, such as Butcher or Baker. Does your name mean anything? Are there any names in your country that do? Yes! mi name means sun
Are any names from other countries popular in your country? Which ones? John, Thomas, Maria, Josephine, Sara, Peter, Julia
In your country when you meet someone for the first time, what name do you use? How do you know when you can use their first name? We always use our first name in my country. We hardly mention your second name, just in formal situations
In your country do you ever use surnames without a title (e.g., Mrs or Mr)? When could you do this? Why would you do it? That's really exceptional for us. We are a very informal culture! haha. We use titles just in very formal situations, specially writing letter for example
There are common pet names in English that show affection, such as honey, darling or pet. What words are used in your language? CariƱo, amor,
Is your family name common? Not at all!
Does your family name tell you anything about your family (e.g., where you come from)? No
Some English names refer to trades or professions, such as Butcher or Baker. Does your name mean anything? Are there any names in your country that do? Yes! mi name means sun
Are any names from other countries popular in your country? Which ones? John, Thomas, Maria, Josephine, Sara, Peter, Julia
In your country when you meet someone for the first time, what name do you use? How do you know when you can use their first name? We always use our first name in my country. We hardly mention your second name, just in formal situations
In your country do you ever use surnames without a title (e.g., Mrs or Mr)? When could you do this? Why would you do it? That's really exceptional for us. We are a very informal culture! haha. We use titles just in very formal situations, specially writing letter for example
There are common pet names in English that show affection, such as honey, darling or pet. What words are used in your language? CariƱo, amor,