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Old 19-Nov-2009, 19:21
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When asking someone's nationality we usually make the following question: " What nationality is she /he?"
I wonder if " What is your nationality?" is correct.
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Rosa Maria
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Old 19-Nov-2009, 19:22
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When asking someone's nationality we usually make the following question: " What nationality is she /he?"
I wonder if " What is your nationality?" is correct.
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Rosa Maria
Yes, it is correct.
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"What is your nationality." is how an immigration official would ask.

In ordinary conversation, you would ask,"What country are you from?"
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