What is better… Hello, [First Name] or Hello, [First and Last Name]?

1. Should I say first name or last name?
2. When should you use someone first name?
3. Is first name and last name same?
4. Why do we put last name first?

Should I say first name or last name?

Usually you refer to someone by their last name when it is more formal so, if they were your boss, or some other form of authority or perhaps, someone you just met. You use someone's first name more casually, if you know them personally better.

When should you use someone first name?

You should address people by their first name in informal and friendly situations, such as with friends, coworkers, acquaintances, and fellow students, for example: "Hi, Tom. Do you want to go to a film tonight?" > A man speaking to his friend. "Excuse me, Mary.

Is first name and last name same?

Generally, the name of an individual is broken down into two halves. The first name is the name given at birth (Sachin). The last name (surname) represents the name of the family to which the child is born (Tendulkar).

Why do we put last name first?

How were surnames chosen? Surnames were originally added to people's first names to distinguish them from other people who had the same first name locally e.g. Robert the baker or Robert at the wood.