to what do I owe the pleasure of vs to what do i owe the honor of

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are formal expressions used to inquire about the reason for someone's visit or communication. The choice between 'pleasure' and 'honor' depends on the context and the level of formality desired.

Last updated: March 30, 2024

to what do I owe the pleasure of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire about the reason for someone's visit or communication.

This phrase is a formal way to ask why someone is visiting or communicating with you, often used in polite conversation or written correspondence.

Examples:

To what do I owe the pleasure of your visit today?
To what do I owe the pleasure of your company this evening?

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To what do I owe the pleasure of the Church visiting my castle?
To what do I owe the pleasure of this rather welcome pint of ale?
And to what do I owe the pleasure of this abuse?
So, to what do I owe the pleasure of this invitation?
And to what do I owe the pleasure of your carbuncle?
Now, to what do I owe the pleasure of this call?
To what do I owe the pleasure of your... the pleasure of your visit, my dear girl?
Stella, to what do I owe the pleasure?
Ms.Winter, to what do I owe the pleasure?
And to what do I owe the pleasure?
Uncle, to what do I owe the pleasure?
Admiral Kilbride, to what do I owe the pleasure?
Inspector, to what do I owe the pleasure?
To what do I owe the pleasure?
So... to what do I owe the pleasure?
To what do I owe the pleasure?
To what do I owe the pleasure?
To what do I owe the pleasure, Lenny?
Jay, to what do I owe the pleasure?
To what do I owe the pleasure, Jim?

Alternatives:

What brings you here today?
May I ask the reason for your visit?
What is the purpose of your visit?
Why have you come to see me?
What is the reason for your visit?

to what do i owe the honor of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire about the reason for someone's visit or communication, particularly in formal settings.

This phrase is a formal way to ask why someone is visiting or communicating with you, often used in more formal or respectful situations.

Examples:

To what do I owe the honor of your presence at our event?
To what do I owe the honor of this meeting?

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So, to what do I owe the honor of your presence?
So, to what do I owe the honor?
Jefe, to what do I owe the honor?
To what do I owe the honor, detectives?
To what do I owe the honor, Molinari?
To what do I owe the honor, Count Mondego?
So, to what do I owe the honor?
I accept your apologies, but what do I owe the honor of this visit to?
What do I owe the honor?
To what do I owe this inconceivable honor?
À qui dois-je l'honneur? (To whom do I owe the honor?
And to what do I owe this honor?
Eli, to what do I owe this honor?
To what do I owe this honor, officers?
To what do I owe this honor, Captain Ever-so-busy Choi?
To what do I owe this great honor, David Wallace?
To what do I owe this honor?
Eli, to what do I owe this honor?
Okay. To what do I owe this great honor, David Wallace?
Cousin Cora, to what do I owe the...

Alternatives:

What brings you here today?
May I ask the reason for your visit?
What is the purpose of your visit?
Why have you come to see me?
What is the reason for your visit?

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to what do I owe the pleasure of vs to what do i owe the honor of