如何称呼同事和朋友 - How to Address Colleagues and Friends [HSK 3]

Chinese Short Dialogue | 听中文会话 | 中国語会話を聴く

Teacher 刘娜 introduces David to the correct way of addressing people in the workplace and at school.

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《English Translation》

大卫: Teacher 刘娜, how should I address my Chinese colleagues?
刘娜: Usually, you use the surname followed by the title, like 'Manager Wang' or 'Teacher Li'.
大卫: What about between friends?
刘娜: Among friends, you usually just use their name, but for older friends, you can add 'Ge' (brother) or 'Jie' (sister), like 'Xiao Li Ge'.
大卫: Got it. What if I don’t know the person's title?
刘娜: You can start with 'Mister' or 'Miss' and adjust once you become more familiar.
大卫: Alright, thank you, Teacher 刘娜!
刘娜: You're welcome! Just be polite when addressing others!