I don't see anything bad asking that type of question but i think the man should go first before asking any lady about herself,that should make the lady to know how to reply incase she doesn't know how to start...you can also read this, How To Approach A Lady In Public And Win Her Heart -> http://www.frabidel.com/blog/how-to-approach-a-lady-in-public-and-win-her-heart/

Unless he told me about him first, then we are cool. Nothing is as disgusting as a guy approaching you, thrn asking your name.

I think to sound polite, greet and tell me yours before you ask.......atleast.

Intrepid01:
Lol...don't ask a Nigerian girl this..she'll go all mad on you....I wonder how you get to know a new person other than ask them to tell you about themselves........simple etiquette

The problem is not the question itself. It is the way and manner it is been asked. You dont expect a lady you just met to divulge an autobiography without at least getting to know a few things about you. My advise is this: instead of asking a lady about herself,establish a conversation and gain her trust. QED!

Laveda:


Maybe the question is coming too soon and they want you to just flow with the conversation and not bring that up immediately, don't you think?

Exactly my point. Nigerian men lack the basic etiquette of conversing with ladies. They see it as a right,meanwhile,its not. Social Media is boring these days because of questions like this.

Safiaa:
I just think the question is too broad, bland and boring. 3 b's. It gives me interview vibes where i feel like i need to sell myself to you by force. Its not forcefully done, i should willingly want to tell you about myself. They're so many ways to get to know someone, that once you ask me that question, i'm mentally drawn out of the conversation. Men love the chase, the thrill of getting to know a mysterious lady but i personally feel they should be creative about it. Set yourself apart from all the typical and boring questions that every guy asks, you may be more successful. Just saying

Spot on! Creativity is the word. There is no point to place a lady on the hot seat because you want yo get to know her. Its not a job interview(lol)

Juliearth:



The problem is not the question itself. It is the way and manner it is been asked. You dont expect a lady you just met to divulge an autobiography without at least getting to know a few things about you. My advise is this: instead of asking a lady about herself,establish a conversation and gain her trust. QED!

Trust kor trust nii

Safiaa:
So when you ask that question, what specifically do you want to hear? And why cant you just go straight to the point. Funny enough ..i gave my number to a guy yesterday. Very attractive physically, and we started talking. The minute he asked me that question, he just instantly became unattractive to me. I don't know why and Im yet to respond to the message. You guys should do better.

All you dumb ass holes keep saying the same thing without giving crew on the alternative.As if you were to be a nigga,you ask the question better .

IamKashyBaby:


I hate this type of question to be honest..A lot men don't realize this type of question sounds stupid..

So, if he ask me this question, I will simply reply him IM NOT INTERESTED FOR THE JOB INTERVIEW right now... I got a job already.

Men shud find other ways to have a better conversation especially when its ur first time to talk to that person..There are so many interesting topics where u can exchange ideas rather than asking this BS type of question..

it is simply a question asked by someone who is struggling to hold a conversation or who is doing a first time chat/call/meet-up.

It is not guys alone. it's just that guys do dm slides more.

I have had a few ladies who dm-ed me ask this question. I realized they were struglling to start a conversation or just felt awkward Dm-ing me so I just helped out by giving a few basic info and asking them same.

Peachess:
The question is really annoying.

Really annoying in what sense? why do must girls especially the younger ones feel it is a guy's responsibility to always do the talking...... smh for Nigerian girls.

nwaokeleme100:
Really annoying in what sense? why do must girls especially the younger ones feel it is a guy's responsibility to always do the talking...... smh for Nigerian girls.

OMG, I can't remember saying a guy should do all the talking. Hope you can read sha? What I mean is, there are better ways of starting a conversation rather than saying tell me more about yourself. It's really boring. You can just talk, you understand someone better when you talk general stuff.

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DJHANDSOME:
hello, abeg did you attend govt school elekahia ph?

Not at all

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