在英语中询问他人姓名时,根据场合的正式程度和双方关系,可以选择不同的表达方式。以下是综合多个来源的实用建议:
一、日常交流场景
直接询问 How do I address you?
(最通用且礼貌)
May I know your name, please?(更正式)
What's your name?(简洁但稍显直接)
自我介绍后询问 Hi/Hello! My name is [Your Name]. And you?
(适用于熟悉或非正式场合)
Please allow me to introduce myself. What's your name?(正式场合)
二、正式场合
商务或官方环境
使用 May I have your name, please?
Could you please tell me your name and your position?(补充信息)
学术或严肃场合
I'm [Your Name]. May I know your name and affiliation?(适用于讲座、会议等)
三、注意事项
避免使用错误表达
不宜使用 What's your name?(显得过于直接,不符合现代英语口语习惯)
避免混淆 what's your name(询问姓名)与 what's your problem?(询问问题)
姓名复数与昵称
若需称呼他人家属,可用 Mr./Ms./Miss + 姓氏(如 Mr. Smith)
熟悉后可使用昵称(如 Joans for Joan Smith)
重复与确认
若初次交流未听清,可礼貌重复:
I'm sorry, what was your name again?
Could you please tell me your name once more?
四、补充表达
非正式场合: Hi! I'm [Your Name]. How's your day going?
正式场合 It's a pleasure to meet you. May I have your name and contact information, please?
通过以上表达方式,可根据具体场景灵活选择,既体现礼貌又符合英语交际习惯。