Names
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 1:24 pm1. What are common names where you come from? I come from France. So common narmes are Bonnet, Dupont, Dupuis….
2. Is your family name common? Yes
3. Does your family name tell you anything about your family (e.g., where you come from)? it´s mean a "gorro"
4. 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? a gorro
5. Are any names from other countries popular in your country? Which ones? Rodríguez, Fernandez, Gonzalez
6. In your country when you meet someone for the first time what name do you use? The family name. How do you know when you can use their first name? When they invite you to use their first name.
7. In your country do you ever use surnames without a title (e.g., Mrs or Mr)? Yes. When could you do this? In special situation, In class… Why would you do it? Now for joking only.
8. There are common pet names in English that show affection, such as honey, darling or pet. What words are used in your language? Mon poussin…
2. Is your family name common? Yes
3. Does your family name tell you anything about your family (e.g., where you come from)? it´s mean a "gorro"
4. 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? a gorro
5. Are any names from other countries popular in your country? Which ones? Rodríguez, Fernandez, Gonzalez
6. In your country when you meet someone for the first time what name do you use? The family name. How do you know when you can use their first name? When they invite you to use their first name.
7. In your country do you ever use surnames without a title (e.g., Mrs or Mr)? Yes. When could you do this? In special situation, In class… Why would you do it? Now for joking only.
8. There are common pet names in English that show affection, such as honey, darling or pet. What words are used in your language? Mon poussin…