@memu15
If they are adults, a person asks: "What's your name?" and the other person will think why he/she ask for my name. its so weird.
If in kindergarten, a child asks: "What's your name?" and the other child replies, "My name is___." Is it weird? and he run away....

I hope my logic is correct.

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memu15

26 January

English (US)
Romanian

@satthusketchup yes. it is not weird for children but adults may find it weird!

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satthusketchup

26 January

Vietnamese

@memu15 "What's your name?" In which cases is it used? Can you give me the dialogue (between 2 people )with explanation of the context of the dialogue? The dialogue contains the question: "What's your name?"

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memu15

26 January

English (US)
Romanian

@satthusketchup let's say 2 people meet on the bus.
their conversation would sound something like this:
1: Hello, can I sit next to you?
2: Hello, yes, go on.
1: Thank you. The weather is very nice today, don't you think?
2: Yes, it was sunny all week.
1:If you don't mind, what is your name?
2: I'm Ellie.
This is an example i hope it helps you.

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I'm in classroom/ on the street. if I'm curious about everything or find the person interesting. Could I ask for their name: "What is your name?" and wait for them say their name to me. Is it suitable to your country's culture?
Are people in your country curious like I am? Do you ask like this like me do?

i think it is best that you compliment them first (clothes or hair) and then ask for their name!

@satthusketchup sure!you: hello! i like your coat, it really fits you!person: hello! thank you very much.you: could i ask your name?

@satthusketchup it might be weird to some people to ask for their name all of a sudden (especially on the street), so showing interest in the way they look is a great way to start a conversation!

@satthusketchup yes. it is not weird for children but adults may find it weird!

@satthusketchup sure!
you: hello! i like your coat, it really fits you!
person: hello! thank you very much.
you: could i ask your name?