Unit 1

[Rita Serrano]

What are the common names where you come from?
 Most common Mexican names; Maria Guadalupe and José.
the name Guadalupe was registered almost times 800,000
during that time period. It deserves special mention because
it can be used for either girls and boys.
2-Is your family name common?
 It is not a surname common in Mexico City.
3-Does your family name tell you anything about your family
(e.g Whee you come from)?
 My Last Name is a surname common in the Spanish, Portuguese,
and Italian languages.
4- Some English names refer to trades or professions, such a Butcher
or Baker?
 My name means Topographic name for someone who lived by a
mountain ridge or chain of hills, from an adjective derivate of Serra.
5-Are any names from other countries popular in your country? Which ones?
 The most popular Hispanic names are Sofía and Santiago.
6-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?
 I use their name in the conversation. I know when there are very close relationships. Or in a business situation, I use formal tittles unless the people
I meet tell me otherwise.
7- 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?
 My interpretation is that no title is being used to show that they are
friends.
8- There are common pet names in English that show affection, such as honey, darling or pet. What words are used in your language?
 Some words are used in my language are Chiquito,dulzura,precios@,
ternurita, cariño.

[Admin]

Thanks for your interesting message Rita! I didn't know that Guadalupe can be a boy's name too -.I don't think I have ever met one.. What is the origin of that bname? Do you know?
Hope to see you again in the Forum soon,
Pieter