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What are common names where you come from?

The common names where I come from fro women are: María, Verónica, Mónica and for men: Jose, Juan, carlos.

Is your family name common?
My family name is not common there are only few with the surname Balarezo.
Does your family name tell you anything about your family (e.g., where you come from)?

No It doesn´t tells anything about it.

Some English names refer to trades or professions, such as Butcher or Baker. Does your name mean anything?

My name is Juana, it doesn´t mean anything, but is the female of Juan that in english is John.

Are any names from other countries popular in your country? Which ones?

There are some names like: John, Mark, Sam, which i think they are more common in USA.

In your country when you meet someone for the first time, what name do you use?

When you meet someone for the first time you use your first name.

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?

We use Mrs or Mr without surnames in restaurants, public or formal places to ask people anything you need.

There are common pet names in English that show affection, such as honey, darling or pet. What words are used in your language?

We used words to show affection for pets such as: perrito (means little dog) pequico (it doesn´t have any meaning)