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Today's keywords:
staff
/stæf/
all staff (or employees)
staff In British English, as the countable collection noun [form is singular, but the meaning can be used as singular or plural]. If regarded as a whole, it means an singular meaning; if its individual members are considered, it means a plural meaning.
a staff of ten [single] = ten staff [plural] → ten employees
But in North American English, staff is the subject and can only be used as single .
(English) The staff in this shop are very helpful.
=(US) The staff in this shop ish very helpful.
very helpful.
employees of this shop are very happy to help.
ViTalk Travel English (ID: vxyy515) original article, please do not modify and reproduce.
In some scenarios, we need the help of a staff who understand Chinese. You can say:
Could I have a Chinese-speaking staff?
Can you find a staff who understand Chinese?
- Chinese-speaking: Chinese-speaking
When we travel abroad, we will definitely meet staff from different professions. So, how should politely call strangers when abroad?
The one who comes into contact with us the most is the staff in the service industry! You definitely can't just call someone "You!" "Waiter!" as soon as you meet, this is too rude!
If you want to attract others' attention, in addition to the universal and easy-to-use polite term "Excuse me!", you can also pronounce the names on their famous brands (foreign service industry personnel usually wear a working brand on their chest), but elementary school girls know that most of their friends must not know how to pronounce the names, and may also be worried that it will be embarrassing to keep staring at them.
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If the other party is a strange woman, whether it is a flight attendant on the plane or other female passengers or female waiters in the restaurant, you can call them "ma'am" (/mæm/, or madam/ˈmædəm/"Lady"). This title is easy to use and polite.
For example:
Where shall I put my bag, ma'am?
Ms., where should I put my package?
Excuse me , ma'am.
May I have a menu, please?
Trouble, ma'am. Can you give me a menu?
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If you are a man, we can call them sir (/sər/, meaning "sir" or "youth"), which can be used in basic occasions, such as airlifts on the plane or other male passengers, male service staff in the restaurant, etc.
For example:
Could you help me, sir?
This bag is too heavy for me.
Can you help me, sir? My bag is too heavy.
[Small extension]
There is another special thing, which is the police officer and police officer we learned before. Do you still remember what to call it? In addition to the "ma'am/sir" I learned today, you can also say "officer":
Excuse me, officer. Can you help me?
Sorry, police officer. Can you help me?
Thank you, officer.
Thank you, police officer.
Elementary school girl shared with you some simple and polite names for strangers. I hope you can have a pleasant memory with others during your trip! Remember to to help elementary school girls click a "like" casually and forward it to more friends who like travel English to see! Love you!
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