What should I call you vs How should I call you

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'What should I call you?' is more commonly used when asking for a preferred name or title, while 'How should I call you?' is used when asking for guidance on the manner or tone of address. The choice between the two depends on whether the focus is on the specific name or title, or on the way of addressing the person.

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What should I call you

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking for a preferred name or title.

This phrase is used when you want to know the name or title by which the person prefers to be addressed.

Examples:

What should I call you, Mr. Smith?
What should I call you, Professor?
What should I call you, John?

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What should I call you, Ms. Nanami Minagawa?
So what should I call you?
Well, what should I call you?
Look, SEAL... What should I call you?
I mean, what should I call you?
Sir, what should I call you?
So what should I call you?
Then what should I call you?
So what should I call you now?
Now, what should I call you?
So, what should I call you then?
And what should I call you?
THEN WHAT SHOULD I CALL YOU, SIR?
What should I call you?
What should I call you?
What should I call you?
What should I call you anyway?
What should I call you?
What should I call you, other than beautiful?
What should I call you?

Alternatives:

What name should I use for you?
What title should I address you by?

How should I call you

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking for guidance on the manner or tone of address.

This phrase is used when you want to know the appropriate way or tone in which the person prefers to be addressed.

Examples:

How should I call you, with respect?
How should I call you, informally?
How should I call you, in a professional setting?

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And how should I call you?
Grimes. Or should I call you son?
Or should I call you Falcon?
Hello, Captain, or should I call you Ambassador?
Or should I call you Dr Graham?
So what should I call you now?
Or should I call you Diploma?
Should I call you back later?
Now, what should I call you?
How should I call it? Special unit, deep cover -
Look, SEAL... What should I call you?
Then should I call you Mrs. Moon?
Or should I call you "Little John"?
So, what should I call you then?
Or should I call you mayor?
Or should I call you "Rhys"?
Or should I call you Ian?
Should I call you Liliana or "my fiancee"?
THEN WHAT SHOULD I CALL YOU, SIR?
No. Should I call you Madame?

Alternatives:

In what manner should I address you?
By what title should I refer to you?

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What should I call you vs How should I call you