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HUBLOT Posted 11 years ago
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May I have the pleasure of your name?
May I have the pleasure of your name?
Is this a very polite version of "What's your name"?
Is this a very polite version of "What's your name"?
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Is this a very polite version of "What's your name"? Yes, an overly polite form that is no longer appropriate today.
- Is this a very polite version of "What's your name"?
- Yes, an overly polite form that is no longer appropriate today.
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HUBLOTMay I have the pleasure of your name?Is this a very polite version of "What's your name"?Yes, an overly polite form that is no longer appropriate today.
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Thanks a lot, MM.
May I have the pleasure of this dance?
Is this no longer appropriate either?
May I have the pleasure of this dance?
Is this no longer appropriate either?
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HUBLOTMay I have the pleasure of this dance?Is this no longer appropriate either?A set phrase which you will still hear at a formal dance (if such are still held!) or jocularly. You will also read requests for the 'pleasure of your company' in wedding and other very formal invitations.
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