在英语中询问他人姓名时,使用礼貌用语是非常重要的。以下是几种常见且得体的表达方式:
一、基本礼貌表达
May I have your name, please? 这是最标准的礼貌问法,适用于正式和非正式场合。
Could I know your name?
语气稍逊于前一句,但仍然礼貌,适用于大多数社交场景。
What's your name?
最简洁的问法,但较为直接,适合非正式场合。
二、根据场合调整的表达
正式场合 Please allow me to introduce myself. How do I address you? 半正式场合: Excuse me, may I have your name? How shall I address you? 熟人之间
What's your nickname?
How do you prefer to be called?
三、其他常用表达
补充说明:
Could you tell me your full name?
What's your family name?
避免错误表达:
不要使用 "What is your name?"(应改为 "What's your name?")
避免使用过时表达如 "How are you?" 询问姓名
四、对话示例
A:Hi!
B:Nice to meet you!
A:May I know your name, please?
B:I'm [Name].
A:Nice to meet you, [Name]!
通过以上表达,既能体现尊重,又能根据不同场合灵活调整语气。