to make sure a person in a polite manner. If i want to make sure that man's identity,so i should ask in this way: Sir ,is this professor

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to make sure a person in a polite manner. If i want to make sure that man's identity,so i should ask in this way: Sir ,is this professor Kelek from London? in such way will be politely and suits for the language usage of western ,right? I should not ask :Sir are you professor Kelek from London? using the second person to ask is rude, right?

2014年4月2日 04:13

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Sir, do I have the honour of addressing Professor Kelek of London?

2014年4月2日

If you need to clarify a person's identity in English, ask them directly, ie, DO use the second person. It's not at all impolite. Examples: Are you Professor Kelek from London? Are you the driver they sent for me? Are you Mary's brother John? Are you Mrs. Smith's daughter? Are you the person I speak to regarding the apartment?

2014年4月2日

Thanks very much!

2014年4月2日

I have to agree with your original idea.To me, from New Zealand, an English close to British, on the phone, asking "Is this ..." sounds more polite than "Are you ..."? To me, "Are you is very direct". I would avoid it.

2014年4月2日

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