Addressing People

稱呼

* Use last names with people you do not know: Address people using their title (Mr, Ms, Dr) and their last names.

對不認識的人要稱呼他們的姓:用他們的頭銜(先生、女士、博士等)加上他們的姓。

* Always use "Ms" when addressing women: It is important to use "Ms" when addressing a woman. Only use "Mrs" when the woman has asked you to do so!

稱呼女性的時候通常用“Ms”:稱呼女性的時候用“Ms”,這很重要。如果對方要求你稱呼“Mrs” 那再照辦好了。

* Many Americans prefer first names: Americans often prefer using first names, even when dealing with people in very different positions. Americans will generally say, "Call me Tom." and then expect you to remain on a first name basis.

很多人喜歡被叫名字:美國人通常喜歡用他們的名字,即使是和身份非常不同的人打交道。他們通常會說,“叫我Tom”,然后真的希望你用他們的名字來稱呼他們(不是客氣的哦)。

* Americans prefer informal: In general, Americans prefer informal greetings and using first names or nicknames when speaking with colleagues and acquaintances.

美國人不拘小節(jié):通常情況下,美國人喜歡非正式的問候,提到他們的同事或者使用名字或者熟人的時候喜歡用昵稱。