Mr (Philip) Lee

[Tan Elaine]

If my best friend is Philip Lee, I can introduce him to my friend as "He is Mr Lee." ("Lee" is the surname.). However, can I say "He is Mr Philip Lee"?

Thanks.

 

[5jj]

If my best friend is Philip Lee, I can introduce him to my friend as "He is Mr Lee." ("Lee" is the surname.). However, can I say "He is Mr Philip Lee"?

The answer depends on the culture in which you are living. In Europe I would never use 'Mr' in this situation, and I would use the surname only if thought it were useful for some reason.

I would simply say, 'This (not 'he') is Philip'.

 

[Tan Elaine]

Thanks, Fivejedjon.

Let me ask the question in another way.

We cannot say "He is Mr Philip." We can say "He is Mr Lee." However, can I say "He is Mr Philip Lee"?

 

[Rover_KE]

Fivejedjon has given you the best answer.

Rover

 

[luschen]

Thanks, Fivejedjon.

Let me ask the question in another way.

We cannot say "He is Mr Philip." We can say "He is Mr Lee." However, can I say "He is Mr Philip Lee"?

I think the point is, saying "He is Mr. Phillip Lee" is correct, but very formal. In the U.S. one would say this when introducing a speaker to an audience:

"Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce our speaker for the evening, Mr. Phillip Lee".

 

[Tdol]

Thanks, Fivejedjon.

Let me ask the question in another way.

We cannot say "He is Mr Philip." We can say "He is Mr Lee." However, can I say "He is Mr Philip Lee"?

I wouldn't use it in a personal introduction. Luschen's example of introducing a person to an audience works, though.