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Where are you from vs Where do you come from

Both phrases are correct and commonly used to ask about someone's place of origin. They are interchangeable and can be used in informal conversations. The choice between them depends on personal preference or regional variations.

Last updated: August 29, 2024 • 2030 views

Where are you from

This phrase is correct and commonly used to inquire about someone's place of origin.

This phrase is a common way to ask about someone's hometown or country of origin. It is suitable for informal conversations.

Examples:

  • Where are you from originally?
  • Where are you from? I'm from New York.
  • I'm curious, where are you from?
  • Can I ask where you are from?
  • Where are you from, if you don't mind me asking?
  • May 31, 2013 ... ... Where are you from" instead of "What kind of Asian are you?" went viral on Facebook. I had it removed and it seems many people are searching ...
  • Oct 22, 2020 ... Asking someone, “Where are you from?” can seem like a very innocuous question but can quickly turn into a microaggression.
  • Oct 18, 2017 ...Where are you from?” is an OK question, and I do love to answer it. I live in a part of North Carolina where many people move to from out of town.
  • Where are you from? No, where are you really from?” It's a small question that gets asked every day. The question can be off-putting to some people and ...
  • Apr 18, 2023 ... Even if your family had several generations born and raised in the USA, but had, say, Asian features, sometimes people say “Where are you from?
  • Where are you from? Where do you belong? Where is home? The answers aren't always tidy. Alex Laughlin, a Hapa-Korean-American Mash-Up and creator of Other: ...

Alternatives:

  • Where do you come from?
  • What's your hometown?
  • Where were you born?
  • Which country are you from?
  • What's your place of origin?

Where do you come from

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask about someone's place of origin.

This phrase is a common way to inquire about where someone originates from. It is suitable for informal settings.

Examples:

  • Where do you come from originally?
  • Where do you come from? I come from London.
  • I'm curious, where do you come from?
  • Can I ask where you come from?
  • Where do you come from, if you don't mind me asking?

Alternatives:

  • Where are you from?
  • What's your hometown?
  • Where were you born?
  • Which country are you from?
  • What's your place of origin?

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