Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by DAVE41(m): 7:34am On Jan 15, 2018 |
flyca: It annoys me when people write the first letter of any name with small letter. Eg flyca
It's a proper noun for heaven's sake! 1 Like |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by DAVE41(m): 7:36am On Jan 15, 2018 |
flyca: It annoys me when people write the first letter of any name with small letter. Eg flyca
It's a proper noun for heaven's sake! You will nevr learn |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by flyca: 7:37am On Jan 15, 2018 |
DAVE41:
You will nevr learn You've been noticed. Run along! |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by zolajpower: 7:37am On Jan 15, 2018 |
profstar:
The confusion starts during primary and secondary schools where for attendance sake and uniformity, surname has to come first, which was kind of understandable however, it became a problem when the students who have gotten used to being called by surname-firstname arrangement, now see it as a norm the most confusing language is English. Its not situational. In the military u are called by ur surname not ur first name, football too u are called by ur surname . I'm sure if I asked a lot about Marcelo ' s first name ,who plays for real Madrid a lot will fail . Thats why the French language is better in speaking and writen than the English language. |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by rasakkenny(m): 7:38am On Jan 15, 2018 |
In some tribes in Nigeria...your grandfather's name will come first then your name and lastly your father's name. U cant even identify which one is the surname among the duo.in some cases u will even see someone with the same name all throughout. E.g ben ben ben, john mike john 1 Like |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by Mekky2010: 7:39am On Jan 15, 2018 |
Please, is International passport official document or not? Surname always comes first in our international passport and in some places , you are required to write your names as in the ID you are presenting to avoid confusion. |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by Dindondin(m): 7:40am On Jan 15, 2018 |
bingbagbo: *DON’T WRITE YOUR SURNAME BEFORE YOUR FIRST NAME*
People must understand that the arrangement of names is standard across the globe. When you’re asked to mention or write your name, call/write your first name first before any other names and the name that comes last is presumed to be your last name/surname. For example, if you’re James and your surname is John, in writing your name, write James John not the other way round.
All over the globe, the standard practice is: First name Middle name(s) if any Surname or Last Name
However, if you write your surname first, always put comma so that readers can identify it as such. For example, if you write *John, James* a reader will know that John is your surname and James is your first name.
Another acceptable practice is — you write your surname in caps and keep the first name in lower keys. For instance, *JOHN James* will communicate to every reader that your surname is John and your first name is James.
Also, if you want to introduce yourself with your titles, mention the first name first in the sequence. For example; I am *Prof/Dr./Rev./Mr. James John* It tells a reader that James is your first name while John is your last. In instances where you mention your surname first after your title, don’t add your first name. For example, “Hello, I am Mr. John” don’t add your first name James.
People are losing juicy jobs due to these minor mistakes they make at job interviews. Stop mentioning your surname before your first name. Surnames always come last that’s why in some jurisdictions, they specifically call it your *Last Name*.
Credit: https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses-listing/english-language-and-literature?wssl=1# wish I v learned this since 7 years ago. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by Dammylois(f): 7:42am On Jan 15, 2018 |
Thanks,I just learnt this...and thanks to every teacher that thought me English,I'll take this as an omission 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by DAVE41(m): 7:43am On Jan 15, 2018 |
flyca:
You've been noticed. Run along! Must you make that blunder before you heed correction ?? I thought all this stop in 2017 |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by madridguy(m): 7:43am On Jan 15, 2018 |
Thanks for sharing @ OP. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by flyca: 7:44am On Jan 15, 2018 |
DAVE41:
Must you make that blunder before you heed correction ??
I thought all this stop in 2017 Please sir, what blumder are you talking about? |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by Boyooosa(m): 7:45am On Jan 15, 2018 |
AnonyNymous: I tell people this a lot but they don't listen. Even after giving examples. You don't hear them saying Obama Barack or Trump Donald. Or even Buhari Muhammad. But then. . .someone will be arguing with me that its surname first. I wonder how this 'practice' originated in Nigeria sef. I always go the extra mile to make sure I get my surname written in all caps- or a comma placed before my name (or both). We grew up to fill all forms and documents writing our surname first, go and check all 80s through 90s forms and u will agree with me, the the template is to be held responsible. Though, I observe that sudden change recently in a couple of forms I have filled but notwithstanding, its still confusing to me as am also not bothered, the bottom line is my name is my name! 1 Like |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by DAVE41(m): 7:47am On Jan 15, 2018 |
flyca:
Please sir, what blumder are you talking about? Now you are acting the victim. Isn't it ?? I just attack you for no reason |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by Chetimah(m): 7:49am On Jan 15, 2018 |
Thanks a lot. bingbagbo: *DON’T WRITE YOUR SURNAME BEFORE YOUR FIRST NAME*
People must understand that the arrangement of names is standard across the globe. When you’re asked to mention or write your name, call/write your first name first before any other names and the name that comes last is presumed to be your last name/surname. For example, if you’re James and your surname is John, in writing your name, write James John not the other way round.
All over the globe, the standard practice is: First name Middle name(s) if any Surname or Last Name
However, if you write your surname first, always put comma so that readers can identify it as such. For example, if you write *John, James* a reader will know that John is your surname and James is your first name.
Another acceptable practice is — you write your surname in caps and keep the first name in lower keys. For instance, *JOHN James* will communicate to every reader that your surname is John and your first name is James.
Also, if you want to introduce yourself with your titles, mention the first name first in the sequence. For example; I am *Prof/Dr./Rev./Mr. James John* It tells a reader that James is your first name while John is your last. In instances where you mention your surname first after your title, don’t add your first name. For example, “Hello, I am Mr. John” don’t add your first name James.
People are losing juicy jobs due to these minor mistakes they make at job interviews. Stop mentioning your surname before your first name. Surnames always come last that’s why in some jurisdictions, they specifically call it your *Last Name*.
Credit: https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses-listing/english-language-and-literature?wssl=1# 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by flyca: 7:52am On Jan 15, 2018 |
DAVE41:
Now you are acting the victim. Isn't it ??
I just attack you for no reason Chai! Nigeria is doomed You are on online bully and a troll. You are a never do well and a kill joy! You have no home training and you lack manners! Worst of all, you cannot construct a simple English sentence void of grammatical blunder showing that your educational foundation is weak. Repent now before it too late. Bye! 1 Like |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by Nobody: 7:52am On Jan 15, 2018 |
bingbagbo: *DON’T WRITE YOUR SURNAME BEFORE YOUR FIRST NAME*
People must understand that the arrangement of names is standard across the globe. When you’re asked to mention or write your name, call/write your first name first before any other names and the name that comes last is presumed to be your last name/surname. For example, if you’re James and your surname is John, in writing your name, write James John not the other way round.
All over the globe, the standard practice is: First name Middle name(s) if any Surname or Last Name
However, if you write your surname first, always put comma so that readers can identify it as such. For example, if you write *John, James* a reader will know that John is your surname and James is your first name.
Another acceptable practice is — you write your surname in caps and keep the first name in lower keys. For instance, *JOHN James* will communicate to every reader that your surname is John and your first name is James.
Also, if you want to introduce yourself with your titles, mention the first name first in the sequence. For example; I am *Prof/Dr./Rev./Mr. James John* It tells a reader that James is your first name while John is your last. In instances where you mention your surname first after your title, don’t add your first name. For example, “Hello, I am Mr. John” don’t add your first name James.
People are losing juicy jobs due to these minor mistakes they make at job interviews. Stop mentioning your surname before your first name. Surnames always come last that’s why in some jurisdictions, they specifically call it your *Last Name*.
Credit: https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses-listing/english-language-and-literature?wssl=1# Anybody that doesn't know this either didn't go to school or is very dumb Wetin I dey talk sef when people don't know the difference between "am" and "I'm" |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by Nobody: 7:54am On Jan 15, 2018 |
Too late to change it |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by etrange: 7:55am On Jan 15, 2018 |
zolajpower:
the most confusing language is English. Its not situational. In the military u are called by ur surname not ur first name, football too u are called by ur surname . I'm sure if I asked a lot about Marcelo ' s first name ,who plays for real Madrid a lot will fail . Thats why the French language is better in speaking and writen than the English language.
Nice point. Perhaps, it's not really a confusion in Nigeria but our standard. Each country/region has it's own linguistic standards. There's no reason to drop ours because of another's. Haven said that, don't be fast to praise French, It has it's own issues. |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by Alal(m): 7:57am On Jan 15, 2018 |
Thanks |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by phemmyfour: 7:57am On Jan 15, 2018 |
DonOms:
That's not true. It should carry the comma after it or be in all CAPS. That's the right way as the OP explained. Are you daft? Did I say it won't carry comma or be in all CAPS. I said "it comes first" |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by DAVE41(m): 8:02am On Jan 15, 2018 |
flyca:
Chai! Nigeria is doomed
You are on online bully and a troll. You are a never do well and a kill joy! You have no home training and you lack manners! Worst of all, you cannot construct a simple English sentence void of grammatical blunder showing that your educational foundation is weak.
Repent now before it too late.
Bye! It shows you actually copied and paste what you just wrote up there because I can't phantom how it relates to what I just told you up there !! Shalom |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by flyca: 8:04am On Jan 15, 2018 |
DAVE41:
It shows you actually copied and paste what you just wrote up there because I can't phantom how it relates to what I just told you up there !!
Shalom
Izit ua copy? Dolt! |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by GeniusMurphy7124(m): 8:10am On Jan 15, 2018 |
Educating... |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by Haryohdeji(m): 8:11am On Jan 15, 2018 |
bingbagbo: *DON’T WRITE YOUR SURNAME BEFORE YOUR FIRST NAME*
People must understand that the arrangement of names is standard across the globe. When you’re asked to mention or write your name, call/write your first name first before any other names and the name that comes last is presumed to be your last name/surname. For example, if you’re James and your surname is John, in writing your name, write James John not the other way round.
All over the globe, the standard practice is: First name Middle name(s) if any Surname or Last Name
However, if you write your surname first, always put comma so that readers can identify it as such. For example, if you write *John, James* a reader will know that John is your surname and James is your first name.
Another acceptable practice is — you write your surname in caps and keep the first name in lower keys. For instance, *JOHN James* will communicate to every reader that your surname is John and your first name is James.
Also, if you want to introduce yourself with your titles, mention the first name first in the sequence. For example; I am *Prof/Dr./Rev./Mr. James John* It tells a reader that James is your first name while John is your last. In instances where you mention your surname first after your title, don’t add your first name. For example, “Hello, I am Mr. John” don’t add your first name James.
People are losing juicy jobs due to these minor mistakes they make at job interviews. Stop mentioning your surname before your first name. Surnames always come last that’s why in some jurisdictions, they specifically call it your *Last Name*.
Credit: https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses-listing/english-language-and-literature?wssl=1# Well said. but note Nigeria do not Adopt US English, we use British English and in British English surname come first e.g Frank Lampard, David Beckham 1 Like |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by LizPearl(f): 8:12am On Jan 15, 2018 |
mmmmm thanks for this |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by DAVE41(m): 8:13am On Jan 15, 2018 |
flyca:
Izit ua copy? Dolt! Its like both of us are jobless this morning I give up on you |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by Rajosh(m): 8:16am On Jan 15, 2018 |
deepwater: DEEPWATER North Sea
Deepwater, North Sea
DEEPWATER NORTH SEA
North Sea Deepwater
N. S Deepwater (Capt.)
This one you're bearing watery names, hope it's not what I'm thinking? |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by toolovely(m): 8:17am On Jan 15, 2018 |
it's always been 'Surname, first Name' or surname upper Caps and first name lower caps.
Eg if your first name is Michael and your surname is Adebayo. you write;
Adebayo, Michael or ADEBAYO Michael 1 Like |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by kitaatita: 8:17am On Jan 15, 2018 |
My children have issues with Nigerian officials. In their birth certificates, I arranged the name I gave them at birth as their first names, followed by the Christian name and then their surnames thus IJEOMA MARY OKOYE by officials will mostly change to MARY IJEOMA OKOYE. |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by flyca: 8:21am On Jan 15, 2018 |
DAVE41:
Its like both of us are jobless this morning I give up on you I'm not, I don't know about you. You likely are though. You can't have any reasonable life with this your level of absurdity. |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by Bondesniger(m): 8:34am On Jan 15, 2018 |
Class teacher Weldon |
Re: How To Write Your Name Officially by Mamadee28(f): 8:45am On Jan 15, 2018 |
heykims: Informative But you are identified by your surname at your place of work. Dr Surname H.A. that's a terrible lie.. its still first name before surname.. but when it comes to addressing the person physically then they can address with Calling by the surname I.e Miss Williams,Mr Adepoju e.t.c |