Is it okay to ask someone where their name is from?

You can ask, “Could you tell me where you are from?” Note “where you are” not “where are you”. “Could you tell me where you’re from?” is fine, because the contraction expands in place.

Is it rude to ask someone’s pronouns?

No, it isn’t rude to ask someone about their preferred pronouns. In fact, asking about one’s pronouns is an act of respecting what they prefer.

How do you ask someone gender?

When asking about sex as a category, words like male, female and intersex should be used. Gender identity refers to the internal/psychological sense of self, regardless of what sex a person was assigned at birth. When asking about gender as a category, words like woman, man, and trans* should be used.

How do you ask someone their name without being rude?

Just be honest. A gentler approach is the “I know your name, but I’m blocked” dodge, where you can say something along the lines of, “I keep wanting to call you David, but I know that’s not right.” Either way, make sure you do this as quickly as possible — it gets more awkward the longer you wait to ask.

What is the simple way to ask someone’s name?

The simple way to ask someone’s name is to say, “What is your name?” If you are concerned that a question — any question — is abrupt or potentially rude, you can soften it by saying, “Excuse me, but …” or “Would you please tell me …” or “Would you mind telling me …”.

What should I say when someone is calling me?

“Who should I say is calling?” As far as politeness goes, the following examples, along with what JeremyC has already suggested, would also be some of the safest ways to ask people for their names when talking with them over the phone: Could you please tell me who I’m speaking with?

Is the phrase ‘may I ask you what your name is?

In your examples, “May I ask you what your name is?” is valid. “May I ask you what’s your name?” is awkward; a fluent speaker wouldn’t say that.

How do you ask for the last name of a caller?

There’s not one perfect answer for every situation. If you don’t hear the name the 1st time, just say that. Or, if the caller just gives his/her 1st name, state that you need the last name as well, and the reason why. I encounter this often. Although I am a native English speaker, most of my callers speak Spanish.