what about you?
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:10 pm1. What are common names where you come from? García, López, Martínez, Gómez…
2. Is your family name common? Yes, my family name is Martínez
3. Does your family name tell you anything about your family? (e.g. where you come from)
No, they don’t. It’s a so common family name that nobody knows where it comes from. I only know that means "son of Martin."
4. Some English names refer to trades or professions, e.g. Butcher, Baker. Does your name mean anything? Martin is from the Latin "Martinus," a derivitive of "Mars," the Roman god of fertility and war Are there any names in your country that do? I don’t remember names who mean professions or trades but there is many of them are from the Latin.
5. Are any names from other countries popular in your country? Yes, especially Arabic and Chinese. Which ones? Li, Lei …
6. In your country when you meet someone for the first time what name do you use? The same name that I use for everyone. How do you know when you can use their first name? I normally call people using their first name.
7. In your country do you ever use surnames without a title, (e.g. Mrs, Mr)? Not much. When could you do this? When we met someone old. Why would you do it? As a respect signal.
8. There are common pet names in English that show affection, like: honey, darling or pet. What words are used in your language? Cari, nen, chiqui…
2. Is your family name common? Yes, my family name is Martínez
3. Does your family name tell you anything about your family? (e.g. where you come from)
No, they don’t. It’s a so common family name that nobody knows where it comes from. I only know that means "son of Martin."
4. Some English names refer to trades or professions, e.g. Butcher, Baker. Does your name mean anything? Martin is from the Latin "Martinus," a derivitive of "Mars," the Roman god of fertility and war Are there any names in your country that do? I don’t remember names who mean professions or trades but there is many of them are from the Latin.
5. Are any names from other countries popular in your country? Yes, especially Arabic and Chinese. Which ones? Li, Lei …
6. In your country when you meet someone for the first time what name do you use? The same name that I use for everyone. How do you know when you can use their first name? I normally call people using their first name.
7. In your country do you ever use surnames without a title, (e.g. Mrs, Mr)? Not much. When could you do this? When we met someone old. Why would you do it? As a respect signal.
8. There are common pet names in English that show affection, like: honey, darling or pet. What words are used in your language? Cari, nen, chiqui…