1. Excuse me. Are you Bora?
1-1. Tell me. Are you Bora?
(Are both OK?)
2. Oh, I'd like to introduce my friend.
2-1. Oh, I'd love to introduce my friend.
(Are both OK? What is the difference between them?)
3. Nice to meet you.
3-1. Nice to see you.
(What is the difference between them? Is there no difference between them?)
#1 - Both are OK.
#2 - Both are OK. 2-1 is just a bit more expressive or emphatic.
#3 - They are similar, but 3 indicates having met someone for the first time, while 3-1 indicates having met and seen someone more than once.
"Tell me" is more like a command, while "excuse me" suggests that you have interrupted some ongoing activity and are apologizing for doing so.
"Love" is more emotionally extreme than "like."
"Meet" is more likely to be used with a new acquaintance, while "see" is more likely to be used with someone you already know and see repeatedly.
I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.
1. Both "Excuse me. Are you Bora?" and "Tell me. Are you Bora?" are grammatically correct ways to ask if someone is named Bora. However, the tone and context may differ between the two. "Excuse me" is a more polite and formal way to initiate a conversation, whereas "Tell me" is more direct and may come across as assertive or impatient. Depending on the situation and the relationship with the person being addressed, one may be more appropriate than the other.
2. "Oh, I'd like to introduce my friend" and "Oh, I'd love to introduce my friend" are both acceptable ways to express your willingness to introduce someone. The difference lies in the level of enthusiasm conveyed. "I'd like to introduce my friend" is neutral and conveys a simple desire to make an introduction. "I'd love to introduce my friend" adds a stronger sentiment of excitement and eagerness to introduce your friend. The choice between the two phrases depends on personal preference and the level of enthusiasm you want to express.
3. "Nice to meet you" and "Nice to see you" are both polite greetings, but they are typically used in different situations. "Nice to meet you" is commonly used when meeting someone for the first time, indicating that it is a pleasure to make their acquaintance. "Nice to see you" is more commonly used when encountering someone you have met before or are familiar with. It suggests that you are happy to see them again. However, in casual conversations, these phrases are often used interchangeably as a general greeting, and the distinction may not be critical.