All this sentence doesn’t apply to Taiwanese, different cultures.
@spring380122 жыл бұрын
反正不管在哪裡,中國 日本還是台灣,當面評論外表 年紀,都是很膚淺沒文化的表現。
@David-China_Wholesale2 жыл бұрын
是的,有时感觉会很突兀,很唐突
@alessiii582 жыл бұрын
对,而且中国农村热衷谈论这话题
@SKubric2 жыл бұрын
你瘦了! = You look fit ! 你累了? = going well ? 你长痘痘了! = 没有中国人第一次见人就说人家痘痘 你看上去很年轻!= you are beautiful ! 你很可爱 = 我喜欢你
@bensadventureblogger66582 жыл бұрын
(英國人需要自專心,咁之前無論係香港又好或大陸人點睇,反而我讚同戴舒萱睇法,之前係香港學校或工作同事都係太多評論人既外表太多,好多時候講既野反而令人最唔舒服既就係D人過份於八掛,太多認為批判人既外表同埋認為對人太多管閒事係理所當然亦係太可惡了,所以,呢樣要學吓英國做朋友做法) Once susie woo explained it again regarding don't say these word in English when making friends that is necessary to keep in mind. Sometimes, when my colleagues in Hong Kong are always mind other people's appearance all the time without considering of what's offending them or what's hurting them. The old generation of parenting nurtured such minding other people's business for such bad habit. If continue, it is impossible to make friends around the world. Everyone need self esteem, right?
@danielhsu74272 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! As a teenager in China, I also don't like being talked about acne on my face cause that is impossible to change its situation in a short time. Especially when you have really perfect skin, this topic doesn't sound interesting and even rude
@zmxn1592 жыл бұрын
有遇過第五點說cute造成誤會的情況,對方有點嚴肅地回說"I won't say it's cute",後來想想是中文裡的可愛直翻過去造成的誤會,cute在英文裡感覺有時並不那麼正面。
First hand experience: many years ago I went to airport pick up a friend after midnight. At airport I bumped into my daughter’s music teacher who took the same flight. I said to her “you look tired.” The teacher responded “I’m exhausted” in a weird and sort of unhappy tone. After watching your video, now I understand why.
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@catherineto2 жыл бұрын
Yes Chinese has very caring culture. Chinese don’t do hugs and kisses to show their friendliness or care. But they use these kind of words to show that they care about you, you are precious to them.
1. How about "You look fit", or "have you been to the gym lately?" 當然,後者意在恭維對方,前者只是表達一個觀察,兩個不太一樣。 2. How about "Rough day? You look beat." 3. “長痘痘了” 實在想不出很好的翻譯。" ..." 嗯,也不好。 4. 在美國,沒事不要說人的外表,young, cute, pretty, hot, thin, ... 除非很熟。 5. 我倒是注意到另外一個有意思的現象:避免跟美國人說 “really?",有的人會覺得你在說他撒謊。不是每個人,但有些人會不高興。
I once had a colleague that told me I look tired, and I replied: nope, not tired. Just not wearing any makeup today. It was a very awkward conversation.
@luneetoile84252 жыл бұрын
It's good to know the culture difference, cuz those phrases are often used in Chinese.
@edithkyt2 жыл бұрын
其實我說中文,都不喜歡別人對我說這幾句說話,只是別人就喜歡說這些話題,不會理會別人願不願意。
@endless_noob2 жыл бұрын
it's nice to have a teacher have that patient to show us how a small change could make our words really better~Thank you~~
@barelybear54892 жыл бұрын
就是一句話總結,不要講(評價 評論)別人 😆
@ABC-je8yq2 жыл бұрын
1:08 How about using "slender" ? "thin and delicate, often in a way that is attractive"
@vitusyu95832 жыл бұрын
Great new hairstyle! But I think the previous 4-6 divide style looks more beautiful!
@DrakeXiang2 жыл бұрын
Cute is been heavily used in American TV series like Friends or TBBT, I guess this also count as one difference between UK and US?
@jasonding4343 Жыл бұрын
Great video, Susie! Found your videos recently. You have great experience. More importantly, you have the courage to go out try/experience new things, different things. I admire you!
@tomlilee2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Susie, you really help to tell the cultural differences between Chinese and British. It avoids me to say something offending which I don't tend to.
@dannyml2105 Жыл бұрын
"Thin" is often a negative adjective and "slim" is probably a better word. Instead of you're thin, one could say "you look slim", "you're proper fit", "you're bare choong".
@jasonlucas23282 жыл бұрын
The western culture is that we don't hurt others' feelings. So, we don't say anything related to a person precisely. It's always safe to talk about the weather. If I wanted to make friends in a new environment, I would start to talk about the weather as greetings. For example, it's a beautiful day, isn't it?
@chengdaniel13492 жыл бұрын
Thank you Susie. Could you offer a more gentleman version of what’s not used?
@george62102 жыл бұрын
These are really easy mistakes to make for a Chinese. Thank you!
Being a clinician myself, sometimes I do need to tell patients that their weight is part of the problem. However I always find it difficult to communicate this because of how how sensitive this topic could be to people with high BMI.
@Lottie100 Жыл бұрын
It's fine because you are a clinician trying to help your patients.
@HcDaN2 жыл бұрын
複習一遍, 感謝您舒萱!
@user-tj5sh3dg1s2 жыл бұрын
教育孩子,做錯了既要懲罰, 又要助他們彌補心靈, 能夠動之以情,曉之以理。
@vtuberrenidecula_official71592 жыл бұрын
You did a pretty nice speech for the cultural difference. I admire that, thank you.
'thin' implies undernourishment, so it does not carry negative meaning. in general picking up one's defects is a social taboo.
@paulma76812 жыл бұрын
You look stunning. Oh my gosh, I have been learning American English, though I can’t help myself watching your videos.
@luchoy65172 жыл бұрын
反過來想一想,為何英國人那麼容易覺得被冒犯?總覺得人們的說話是帶敵意的?
@andrewchong6162 жыл бұрын
謝謝分享! Sounds like it is only applicable to British English. I did hear people say that in American English.
@lukev53322 жыл бұрын
How about using the word slim instead of thin when I want to express the meaning of 瘦了 in Chinese?
@juminchenqigong Жыл бұрын
Danke dir für deine tollen Videos.
@tangkei352 жыл бұрын
Love your tutorial : ) Susie 加油 !
@h1m1w112 жыл бұрын
Thanks Susie for sharing. It's really helpful.
@pov16742 жыл бұрын
Nice video to give an insight into the language cultural differences!
@cindyhykwok Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, Susie!
@cokelighteffect2 жыл бұрын
Oh thanks so much for sharing this one! Now it dawns on me that I probably shouldn't have said “you look tired” to my female boss (who's a Brit) the other day. I genuinely thought I was showing her some compassion - but now I know she was probably not very happy to hear that. Oops.. I also once said to an American guy (a lot younger than me but still an adult) that he was cute (meaning 很可愛,很搞笑), but he looked confused and asked if I meant that he was hot or something 🤣 Haha how embarrassing! Susie, please keep sharing more of these videos based on your unique understanding of both cultures - these will definitely help a lot of people.
@michaelkwan92132 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have known something should be avoided in conversation. Also good video to practice listening as speaks in normal speed.
@willwill1738 Жыл бұрын
Thanks reminding culture difference; your mandarin sounds great.
@foodparadise57922 жыл бұрын
I can imagine the equivalence of " You look tired." in Chinese is "你印堂發黑。" That's a guarantee to piss people off.
@moriikarashi15092 жыл бұрын
Miss Woo Thank you so much for sharing, I love and want to learn more about. I recently have trouble to communicate with an American girl in workplace. Would you mind to talk more about the circumstances of American if you know? Thank you !
@grantguy89332 жыл бұрын
This is not only language but more about behavior education.
@sclo21722 жыл бұрын
Thanks for pointing out the cultural differences.
@umbertocalvini74292 жыл бұрын
My favorite sayings are "You can afford to miss a meal or two!" & " You had one too many donut!" 🤣
@seikokan32 жыл бұрын
Very edifying! Thanks a lot for the sharing.
@ybaldwin44482 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this information, it's very helpful x 😊
Nosey is common in Taiwan culture. It's like old person's way or west paparazzi...People just perfectly copy it.
@laurencelee6632 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! Very useful advice
@user-gx2ed7vd4k2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Susie! What is the proper way to say If I noticed a lady hairstyle difference comparing to herself yesterday?
@Murderdrone74n2 жыл бұрын
Lovely is the word you can use in so many occasions.
@allenfu02102 жыл бұрын
有人也是原本在學校學美式發音,但在接觸英式發音被發音深深吸引後從美式發音轉換成英式發音的嗎?尋找同伴 Has anyone also learned American pronunciation in school, but then fell in love with British pronunciation after getting to it, then switched to British pronunciation?
1. When I visited my mum with my children she still tactlessly said "you look fat" - which is factually true but lack compassion, especially for someone who give the spare time just to keep the family going and no "me time" for self; 2. My high school headmaster (Australian) in our 10 year post graduation reunion greeted us saying "you look prosperous" which is still meaning us gain weight and double chin etc in an indirect way; 3. My own foot in mouth event was asking a woman "how many weeks are you pregnant" when she was not, just fat !!
@RespectOthers12 жыл бұрын
Nice video! As we saw at the Oscars remarking on someone’s hair or lack of it can also be a minefield.
@wen-hunghsu35162 жыл бұрын
1. “ you are fit” or “you are slim” 5. “ look pretty” “that’s sweet of you”
@dr.wanpharmd23892 жыл бұрын
Simply say you look healthy rather than you are thin would avoid many awkward situations.
@noswingforpennylane94012 жыл бұрын
About the first thing, what about" You're slim" to lady? Is it ok?
@HillWuzhongxi2 жыл бұрын
I like your channel. You look pretty and teach me many England culture.
@peachtan95342 жыл бұрын
In the uk you have to say everything positive🤓even the weather very bad very heavy rain,u still have to say lovely weather
@luleining770242 жыл бұрын
Interesting. There are things that can be said in English, but not appropriate in Chinese. In America, I heard someone once said "if you are (I'm) hit by a bus, then ...". Chinese would never say such a thing.
@kehan26792 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you!
@shihuaxing2 жыл бұрын
省流密码: 1. you are thin->you look great. 2.you look tired->how are you doing? 3.you have got a spot->you are great 4.you look younger ->you are great 5.you look cute->you are great
@CanDoSo_org2 жыл бұрын
I did say "you look tired" to someone before. Thanks for your tips.
@bon72452 жыл бұрын
兩眼大小比例相同,真完美
@user-wu1bs1cn7r2 жыл бұрын
今天发型真好看
@josephmak08652 жыл бұрын
Thank you, excellent explanation!. Say cute only to babies.. or little animals. Susie's cat is super cute! Ladies may get offended if you say they are cute.... In general don't comment on other people's weight: thin or fat..
@billyhung06302 жыл бұрын
Thank you Susie, this is the culture between Chinese people and your own country!
@MiegySummerChang2 жыл бұрын
I have a question about the word 'cute'. I understand that some of the people don't want to be cute. But in Western culture, when we discuss the 'cute' guys sometimes behind their back as girls who show interests in the boys, isn't it kind of complement to the person?
@vkw23042 жыл бұрын
My thoughts the same. I live in Australia. In my teenage years, I heard this word being used all the time to refer to good looking guys girls were having a crush on.
@pregret2 жыл бұрын
Disagree with cute. Cute in American English means hot. Although obviously you could be offending smaller people saying that (that I do agree) but I doubt that they would actually feel offended. For some people, cute has even taken over the word cool.
@rayli29742 жыл бұрын
You look young and lovely with your new hair style! :)
@user-wc5zg5on7s2 жыл бұрын
Can I say " you are fit " this sentence to praise someone's body is good?
@fishwisperer63672 жыл бұрын
Although boys do not want to be called cute, when girls talk about a good looking boy, they sometimes say ' He is cute' - meaning she has a felling for him. Am I right?
@subscriptionletterbin59562 жыл бұрын
Susie请问您 水土不服 英文怎样讲呢?谢谢。
@raymondchichau2 жыл бұрын
It is not about problem of speaking what English word, it is about getting know who the sensitive person u are speaking to…..