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Section 3 Sir, Madam, Mr., Mrs., Miss and Ms.阁下、女士、先生、太太、小姐

In western countries, many titles are used. 西方,人们常用的称谓有很多。

Men are usually called Mister. 男士们通常被称作先生。

Women can have different titles. 女士们则可以有不同的称谓。

A woman can choose her title. 女士可以选择自己的称谓。

If she is married, she can call herself Mrs. or Ms. 一个已婚的女士,可以自称为“太太”或“女士”。

If a woman is unmarried, she can call herself Miss or Ms. 一个未婚的女士,可以自称为“小姐”或“女士”。

So when do we use Sir or Madam? 那么什么时候可以使用“阁下”或“夫人”这样的称谓。

They are often used in formal letters. 它们常用于正式的信函中。

Sometimes we hear people call others Sir or Madam. 有时,我们会听见人们称呼他人为“ SIR ”(先生)或“ MADAM ”(女士)。

Yes. They are formal terms and very polite. 没错,它们是非常正规和有礼貌的称呼。

So how do we know when to use them? 那么,我们如何知道什么时候使用它们呢?

Well, if you don't know people, you can use those terms. 这么说吧,如果你对对方不是很了解,你可以使用那些称谓。

It is considered too polite. 这样做太多礼了。

Some people would think so, but don't worry about it. 有些人也许会这么想,但不必为此太操心。

Most people don't mind if you guess.

如果你猜测的话,大多数人是不会介意的。