Addressing People 稱(chēng)呼
* Use last names with people you do not know: Address people using their title (Mr, Ms, Dr) and their last names.
對(duì)不認(rèn)識(shí)的人要稱(chēng)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(chēng)呼女性的時(shí)候通常用“Ms”:稱(chēng)呼女性的時(shí)候用“Ms”,這很重要。如果對(duì)方要求你稱(chēng)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(guó)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(huì)說(shuō),“叫我Tom”,然后真的希望你用他們的名字來(lái)稱(chēng)呼他們(不是客氣的哦)。