Can we ask what is your good name?

"May I know your good name” is a typically Indian way of honouring another person by asking their name using an adjective like sweet, good, beautiful, et cetera. Of course there won't ever be any bad or sour name (unless we feel it such) when asking.

Is it right to ask what is your good name?

No. This is incorrect. This is a general mistake many of us Indians make very commonly and often even unconsciously. The correct question here would be “What is your name?”.

How do you ask for a good name?

Is it correct to ask what are your names?

If you are addressing a single person, you can say: What is your name? If you are asking a group of people to give their names, you ask: What are your names?

What good name means?

/ˌɡʊd ˈneɪm/ [usually singular] ​the good opinion that people have of somebody/something synonym reputation. He told the police he didn't know her, to protect her good name.

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Can I get your good name meaning?

"May I know your good name” is a typically Asian way of asking someones name. Perhaps it is being used just as a 'softener' or out of politeness, to ask a person's name.

What is the saying about a good name?

Proverbs 22:1 – “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold.”

How do I ask her her name?

Introduce yourself first: You can start by introducing yourself and then asking for her name in return. For example, "Hi, my name is John. What's your name?" Ask for her name directly: You can simply ask for her name directly, such as "Excuse me, I don't think we've met before.

How to ask someones name without asking?

What to say when a guy asks your name?

It is the normal custom among human beings, when asked for your name, to say “My name is” and then follow it with your name.

Why do people ask for good name?

It means this person asking you is showing you a huge amount of respect. You are a person of well repute. You are honorable. Your reputation precedes you.

How do you politely ask in English?

How do you ask someone's name without being rude?

Use a casual tone of voice when you ask what their name is. For example, you might say, "Hang on, I've already forgotten your name. Would you mind saying it again?" or "I'm totally blanking on your name for some reason." The other person will likely appreciate your honesty.

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Who is this polite way?

“May I know who this is?” is a much politer and formal way to ask “who is this?” so it's best to say “may I know who this is?” instead of “can I know who this is?”

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Does a good name matter?

Our names are an incredibly important part of our identity. They carry deep personal, cultural, familial, and historical connections. They also give us a sense of who we are, the communities in which we belong, and our place in the world.

What is a name quote?

“What's in a name? That which we call a rose/ By any other name would smell as sweet.” This is Juliet's line when she is telling Rome that a name is nothing but a name and it is hence a convention with no meaning behind it.

What is the value of a good name?

In Proverbs we find that “a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold” (Proverbs 22:1). We cannot isolate ourselves from those around us. Our good name can be a special valued asset worth more than the riches of the world.

Do I know you is correct?

“Do I know you?” is correct in English. It's a simpler way of asking 'do we know each other? ' or 'have we met before? ' It's a common English phrase that English speakers use to clarify whether or not they have met someone who looks very familiar.

Why do we say my name is?

However a native English speaker would not usually say “my names are”. If we say, “My name is”, it is usually for the name we are commonly known by. This would either be just your first given name, or your given name and surname (or family name).

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