How would you politely ask a stranger where they live?

Question

Do you live in Mexico or Texas? Do you live in Monterrey?

Answer 1

Why not just ask them "Where do you live?" I think that is translated as "¿Dónde vive usted?" But I could be wrong.. I'm a beginner.

Answer 2

So if I ask a customer ¿Dónde vive usted? It would not be abrupt or rude or accusing? I don't want someone thinking I am questioning their immigration status. Would it be polite and correct to say ¿Dónde vive usted por favor?

Anytime you say "please" it is better, I would think. - Gillygaloo, Sep 29, 2011

Answer 3

For now I will ask : ¿Dónde vive usted por favor ?

So to make this sound like a question do I say the "por favor" in a higher octave like you would in English or do they know it is a questions since I am starting the sentence with Donde? - AnaCook, Sep 29, 2011

Answer 4

It is funny but in this case I would rather use ¿De donde es usted? Where are you from rather than where do you live, no?

My 2 cents, I am also no expert.

I would rather say De donde es usted? But to get a zip code (needed to start the transaction) for the Texas city or special code for Mexico. I live in Texas but I am "from" Wisconsin. So, for me when someone asks me where are you from I will say WI - AnaCook, Sep 29, 2011

Answer 5

Explique a sus clientes es un a forma de interees sin prejuricio de una forma coloquial costumbres de las que muestran su cuidado, tambien podria ser una forma de detirmina su elegibidad para los especials de que dispone de. Espero que ayude solo algunas ideas

So I will say :Me encantaría ayudarle con su compra. ¿Puedo pedir donde vives para iniciar la transacción? Academy le gusta saber que sus clientes están viniendo para que tengan una mejor idea dónde construir su tienda próxima. Esto no afectará el total - AnaCook, Sep 29, 2011

I am going to be tounge tied - AnaCook, Sep 29, 2011

Answer 6

¿Vives en Texas o en México? Is this form of a question too abrupt or rude? I work in retail and need to be friendly. ¿Dónde vive usted? Would make things simpler but at the same time I do not want my customers to feel like they are being interrogated.

If you use the usted form, as above, you are being quite polite. - MaryMcc, Sep 29, 2011