Every Doorman could make A Great Philosopher Be

Every country has some cities, every city has some fancy buildings and every fancy building has some a doormen doorman1.  And with every doorman comes with three really serious philosophy questions 2.

I mean, Every time when I try to get into some building , there is always be a doorman, stop me my way, look stares into my eyes, with all suspicion, and questions me：

You！Tell me,
你是谁？            - who are you?
你从哪里来？     - where do you come from?
你要到哪里去？ - where do you want to go? 3

Then I was thinking , what Who are you, Socrates?!

1.  You never see more than a doorman on duty at any time in the same entrance.

2.  It is their job to question for security.  Hence I don't think they are philosophical questions.  Do you really know what does "philosophical questions" mean?  For example, "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" whereas "Where do you live? Where are you from? Why are you here?" are not.  I think your title should be, "Three Compulsory Questions!".  I did not correct your title, because you can learn from this strange English structure.

3.  This is my direct translation from your Chinese.  I must say, what a rude doorman this person is!!!  If I were you, I would lodge a complain.  You will never find this sort of thing happening in the US (unless you are shabbily dressed, looking like a vagrant!).  They would be more polite in saying, "Excuse me, Sir/Madam.  May I know where you are heading to?".  Yes, doorman have special training for the post!  After all, he may offend guests of these rich and powerful people living in the building.  One complaint from them, his job is gone forever!  However I am sure, he would not be that polite and nice if you are dressed like a hobo walking into these places.  Remember these are homes or offices of the rich and powerful etc.  Security is paramount.  Such is the convenience of the high class society.  After 9/11, most buildings require your ID before gaining access.