A Conversation for English Usage in the Edited Guide

how to state people's names

Post 1

echomikeromeo

After you've already said a person's full name once (eg 'David Jones'), how should you refer to him subsequently? (Jones, Mr Jones, etc)


how to state people's names

Post 2

SchrEck Inc.

Hi emr,

I think there's no official rule, but most edited entries seem to stick to the last name (Jones) throughout the rest of the entry. This would also be my personal favourite, unless, of course, there's more than one Jones mentioned. smiley - winkeye

SchrEck Inc.


how to state people's names

Post 3

echomikeromeo

Thanks!smiley - cheers


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