Usual words to descibe clothes

[nq:1]May I ask about the usual words to describe men's and women's wear? (like shirt, dress) Thanks in advance.[/nq]
Have a look at http://www.rickwalton.com/freeu/brains/clothing.htm for a general list ...
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[nq:1]May I ask about the usual words to describe men's and women's wear? (like shirt, dress)[/nq]
Yes, you may.
[nq:1]Thanks in advance.[/nq]
Don't mention it. Now, what's the question?
Adrian

Hi, I just would like to know of the words that describe men's and women's wear.
By the way, if I want to know and ask about something, for example someone's name, can I say
Can I ask about your name?
David

[nq:2]Yes, you may. Don't mention it. Now, what's the question?[/nq]
[nq:1]Hi, I just would like to know of the words that describe men's and women's wear.[/nq]
The question is not specific enough. Provide a sentence or something that will give some context of what you are trying to figure out.
[nq:1]By the way, if I want to know and ask about something, for example someone's name, can

[nq:2]Hi, I just would like to know of the words that describe men's and women's wear.[/nq]
[nq:1]The question is not specific enough. Provide a sentence or something that will give some context of what you are trying to figure out.[/nq]
Once I wanted to describe what a woman was wearing to a friend in an email. I didn't know many words about clothes for women. I only knew "coat", "outfit"

[nq:2]The question is not specific enough. Provide a sentence or something that will give some context of what you are trying to figure out.[/nq]
[nq:1]Once I wanted to describe what a woman was wearing to a friend in an email. I didn't know many ... about clothes for women (and men as well). It would be great if pictures are shown parallel with the words.[/nq]
I understand. You've picked

It pays to read newsgroups. Thanks for the link
http://www.rickwalton.com/freeu/brains/clothing.htm

I teach English as a Second Language and these vocabulary lists are very helpful. It's difficult to just think up a list of parts of the body or occupations when you need

cyberdude wrote in message
[nq:1]By the way, if I want to know and ask about something, for example someone's name, can I say Can I ask about your name?[/nq]
No, the usual polite forms are "May I ask your name?" and "Can I ask your name?" If you're in that difficult situation where you feel you should already know the person's name, you can say "I'm sorry, but I didn't catch your name".

[nq:1]Some people these days say "You are..?" I rarely reply to this, as I find it ill-mannered even if it isn't meant to be: it's the kind of thing an officer might say to a soldier he doesn't know.[/nq]
I remember once a lady asked me that. ("You are Mr.?") I replied with my name. I got to tell her my name as she was of higher rank, and I was just a new staff member in the company.
David

[nq:1]It pays to read newsgroups. Thanks for the link http://www.rickwalton.com/freeu/brains/clothing.htm I teach English as a Second Language and these vocabulary ... think up a list of parts of the body or occupations when you need them. This makes my life easier.[/nq]
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