1. What about you?

Think about these questions. Prepare answers and post them in the Forum. Read and respond to the answers of your classmates.

1. What are common names where you come from?
2. Is your family name common?
3. Does your family name tell you anything about your family (e.g., where you come from)?
4. Some English names refer to trades or professions, such as Butcher or Baker. Does your name mean anything? Are there any names in your country that do?
5. Are any names from other countries popular in your country? Which ones?
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?
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?
8. There are common pet names in English that show affection, such as honey, darling or pet. What words are used in your language?