Ways of addressing in different cultures

Ways of addressing in different cultures

Introduction.

To address someone means to start a conversation and to give life to a relationship.

“The first four minutes of interaction with a stranger may well be the most crucial time in determining whether an encounter – relationship will blossom or die”

Leonard Zunin.

One of the most favorite words for people is their name. Names are great , as they help us to identify each other .

Last names and titles are traditionally the more formal way of addressing smb.

First names are more familiar and used in any conditions , be it in business, at restaurant or everywhere.

Also , Nicknames are used in informal situations and should be used with close friends .

When we address someone in a respectful way , we first call them Ms /Mr/Miss /Mrs or maybe Professor + and last name

For example:

Hello, Ms Duffin.

Msr Jenny

Let’s learn ways of addressing in some different countries.

Country Male Female Female(not married)

• Africa Mnr Mev Merj
• Arabic Sayid Sayeda Anissa
• Chinese Xiansheng Furen Xiaojie
• England Mr Mrs Miss

• France Monsieur Madame Mademoiselle
• Germany Herr/Herrn Frau Fraulein
• India Shri Shrimati Kumari
• Italy Signor Signora Signorina
• Japan Sama Sama Sama