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17 May
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What does By the way, can I ask if your major? mean?
What does By the way, can I ask if your major? mean?
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"By the way, can I ask your major?" The person asking the question thinks you are a student. They want to know your area of focus in your studies at university or college (your major).
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"By the way, can I ask your major?" The person asking the question thinks you are a student. They want to know your area of focus in your studies at university or college (your major).
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Is there any possibility of other meanings?
Is there any possibility of other meanings?
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I think that is the only meaning of that question. Usually people ask it when they first meet someone that they know is going to college or university, and they want to know what they are studying. It's a polite and sincere way to show interest and learn about the person.
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