Could anybody tell me if this sentence is right or wrong?

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which sentence is rightif somebody is called John Williamswould i say Mr John WilliamsorMr Williams??

Fandorin · Accepted Answer

Both are fine.

Could I talk to Mr Brown?

I'm glad to meet you, Mr John Steinbeck.

Anonymous · Answer

but i was in a HW and there was a question of choosing
thats why i asked this question

Lil&apos; Ruby Rose · Answer

If I am speaking respectfully to someone, I would say "Good Morning, Mr Williams" or "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr Steinbeck - and can I say how well you look for a dead person!".

If I were announcing someone formally at a ball, I might say "Mr John Williams" as he came into the room. If I were calling for someone in a waiting room at the doctors, I would say "Mr Williams" or "John Williams". I think the only other times I would use "Mr John Williams" would be if I were writing his name on a letter or an envelope, or if I wanted to check that I had the right person if it's a common name -
"Could I speak to Mr Williams, please?"
"Which one - me or my son?"
"Mr John Williams"

Additionally, if I wanted to impress you that it was somebody special or famous I might say "Mr John Steinbeck" (it is called name-dropping).

Could anybody tell me if this sentence is right or wrong?

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