"My name is Bond - James Bond."

[WaterFox]

Hi.
An American professor of English language advised me that when I introduce myself in business setting, I should use "I'm WaterFox" instead of "my name is WaterFox".
Because "my name is WaterFox" sounds very childish, he said.

Do you agree?


If it is true, I wonder how about the very famous phrase; "my name is Bond - James Bond" ?
Of course, it is not business setting but a fiction story, yet I would like to know how natives feel about the phrase.

Do you feel theatrical, agonistic, or factitious sound in it ?:?
I don't know...

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Maybe because I'm accustomed to the sound of the expression, I feel somehow odd if he says "I'm Bond - James Bond." The rhythm becomes too short.
Which do you like?

Or
Is it just a matter of BE/AE difference?
(British English/American English)

Thank you.

 

[Glenn]

I thought it was "Bond. James Bond," without the "I am" at all.

 

[WaterFox]

I thought it was "Bond. James Bond," without the "I am" at all.

OH!
Do you mean without the "I am" nor "my name is" ?

OK, thanks.

Then how about in our real business setting?
I don't think "Fox. WaterFox." is polite for business setting.

 

[WaterFox]

To my ear, he is saying that "the name is Bond, James Bond".

Am I hearing correctly? :?:?:?

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OK.
I can hear there are two patterns.
"My name's Bond, James Bond." or "Bond. James Bond."

 

[eeky]

To my ear, he is saying that "the name is Bond, James Bond".
Am I hearing correctly?

Yes, except he says "The name's Bond, James Bond". If you used this form of self-introduction in real life you might get some odd looks, or people might think you were being facetious.

Regarding your original question, in a typical business introduction situation, "Hi, my name's <name>" may seem slightly more laborious than "Hi, I'm <name>", but it's still acceptable to my ear. Note that "name's" feels less laborious than "name is", and in conversation you would normally use the contraction.

I think the bigger difficulty with your introduction, if you really mean that in real life you use "WaterFox", is that English speakers are likely to be confused as to whether it's a first name, last name, first name plus last name, nickname, unusual literal translation from Japanese, or what. I wouldn't know whether to call you Mr Fox (formally), or Water (informally), or what.

 

[Toritoribe]

If you used this form of self-introduction in real life you might get some odd looks, or people might think you were being facetious.

That's quite the same also in Japanese. I've never used or heard a native Japanese use 私の名前は～です as self-introduction. I only heard it in foreigners' words.

 

[WaterFox]

Yes, except he says "The name's Bond, James Bond". If you used this form of self-introduction in real life you might get some odd looks, or people might think you were being facetious.
Regarding your original question, in a typical business introduction situation, "Hi, my name's <name>" may seem slightly more laborious than "Hi, I'm <name>", but it's still acceptable to my ear. Note that "name's" feels less laborious than "name is", and in conversation you would normally use the contraction.
I think the bigger difficulty with your introduction, if you really mean that in real life you use "WaterFox", is that English speakers are likely to be confused as to whether it's a first name, last name, first name plus last name, nickname, unusual literal translation from Japanese, or what. I wouldn't know whether to call you Mr Fox (formally), or Water (informally), or what.

Thank you and sorry for your confusion.
I should have written
"My name is <my real name>"
"I'm <my real name>"
instead of "My name is WaterFox" or "I'm WaterFox".

I intended to use "WaterFox" as the pronoun of "my real name", because "WaterFox" is my user-name here. I've learned it was my mistake, which brought other members confusion.

I will be more careful.
Thank you.

 

[WaterFox]

That's quite the same also in Japanese. I've never used or heard a native Japanese use 私の名前は～です as self-introduction. I only heard it in forigners' words.

Thank you. I agree.

How about this?
"The name's Nagashima. Shigeo Nagashima" might be possible, when I imagine the scene of Mr. Giants introducing himself in English. Because I think of the comical and unique performances of Mr. Giants.
Do you agree?
「 ミスタージャイアンツなら言いそうな、自己紹介」

 

[WaterFox]

Hello.
I want to make sure the following. Thank you in advance.


1.What is your name?
A. The name's Bond.
B. It's Bond.
C. My name's Bond.
D. I'm Bond.
Are all these four answers natural to you?

2. May I ask your name?
A. The name's Bond.
A'. Yes. The name's Bond.
B. It's Bond.
B'. Yes. It's Bond
C. My name's Bond.
C'. Yes. My name's Bond.
D. I'm Bond.
D'. Yes. I'm Bond.

Are all these eight answers natural to you?

 

[BroChiMinh]

Definitely don't use "The name's bond" that sounds silly and theatrical. unless of course it was your intention to be silly and theatrical. for "What is your name?" I would use either "It's Bond" or just "Bond", followed by "nice to meet you". For "May I ask your name?" I would say "sure, it's Bond", "Yes/yeah it's Bond" , or "yes/yeah I'm Bond" also followed by "nice to meet you" but certainly not "the name's Bond" or "yes. the names Bond."

 

[WaterFox]

Thank you, @BroChiMinh , for your comment.

I got it.

 

[BroChiMinh]

No problem WaterFox, hope I helped.

 

[Mycernius]

Usually when somebody asks your name I would normally responed with just my name, such as :
A: Hello, what's your name?
Me: Mike

What you will also find is that is some situations, usually informal, someone will introduce themselves just by saying their name, usually with a handshake. You would reply just be saying your name followed by nice/pleased to meet you:
A: George
B: Mike

 

[WaterFox]

Thank you, @Mycernius , for your comment.

 

[fateh01]

Normally here in Canada we'd always introduce ourselves with, "Hi, my name is <insert name>."

 

[WaterFox]

Hi.
Thank you for the information, @fateh01 .
I wonder if it is a matter of American/Canadian English difference.

 

[fateh01]

Maybe Then again, no place in Canada talks the same way. Take Newfies for example. I doubt anyone in Canada talks the same way as them. (major stereotype but w/e )

 

[Bulbasaur]

I think either way is fine. I mean, I understand how "My name is <real name>." can come across as childish, but sometimes that can be a good sentence for emphasising your name too. I believe I sometimes use it when calling up a company for something I want to buy.

Most of the time though, I think I mostly use "I'm <real name>." in day to day conversation.

Now I have that "my name is..." Eminem song in my head...

 

[bobrichards]

I would say it depends. Childish isn't necessarily what I would call "My name is.." It just should be limited to certain areas. If someone is doing some sort of presentation, then it would work.

I say both on a regular basis whilst introducing myself to someone. I really guess it depends on how you feel though.

 

[Artfan]

Real world example

It looks like you've already gotten a lot of responses, but here are my two cents:
In a business setting, I would think that "I'm John Smith", for example, would be the most natural and accepted choice. In a less formal setting, probably "I'm John", or "Hi, I'm John".
"My name is John Smith" is much more formal still. As bobrichards says, this might work if you were introducing yourself to an audience and were beginning a presentation of some sort. Childish? I don't think so. Maybe your teacher was just saying it's not natural enough.
As for James Bond, yes, this is a very famous introduction, but the reason it is so famous is that nobody ever really talks like this. If you were to say to someone, "The name is fox. Waterfox", it would be assumed you were copying James Bond for comical effect. Bond's famous line has a cool and weighty/dramatic sound to it, and it's good fictional writing, but please do not speak like this for real.
Here's a real world example. At my current job, we are required to introduce ourselves by name to each customer. I usually say, "Hi. My name's Don. What can I get for you?". Another person who I work with usually says, "Hi. I'm Nathan. How can I help you?" So, "My name's X" can be used too. It depends on, I think, if in a business setting you are speaking to a colleague, customer, boss, etc.
From most formal to most casual: "My name is John Smith." "My name's John Smith." "I'm John Smith." "I'm John."