1. When asking someone for their name, you can say "Would you please tell me your name?" or "May I know your name, please?" These expressions are polite and commonly used.
2. If you want to be more formal, you can say "How do I address you?" or "Excuse me, may I know your name?" These questions show your politeness and respect for the person's name.
3. A very formal and polite way to ask is "Would you please be so kind as to tell me your name?" This expression is very formal and shows a high level of politeness and breeding.
4. When meeting someone for the first time and needing to ask for their name, you can use the structure "Can/Could/May I take/have your name?" This is a polite way to inquire about someone's name.
5. In Chinese communication, when asking someone for their surname, you can use "Guì xìng?" or "Qǐng xiàng zūn xìng dà míng?" These are honorific expressions. However, it's important to note that directly using "Nǐ guì xìng?" might not be appropriate, as "guì" is already a respectful term for the other person. Therefore, using "Guì xìng?" is sufficient to express respect.
6. If you didn't hear the person's self-introduction clearly, you can politely ask again, "I'm sorry, I didn't catch your last name." This shows your apologize and gives the person an opportunity to introduce themselves again.详情
