美国人聊天最忌讳的话题内容（1）

　　Addressing People

　　称呼

　　* Use last names with people you do not know: Address people using their title (Mr, Ms, Dr) and their last names.

　　对不认识的人要称呼他们的姓：用他们的头衔(先生、女士、博士等)加上他们的姓。

　　* Always use "Ms" when addressing women: It is important to use "Ms" when addressing a woman. Only use "Mrs" when the woman has asked you to do so!

　　称呼女性的时候通常用“Ms”：称呼女性的时候用“Ms”，这很重要。如果对方要求你称呼“Mrs” 那再照办好了。

　　* Many Americans prefer first names: Americans often prefer using first names, even when dealing with people in very different positions. Americans will generally say, "Call me Tom." and then expect you to remain on a first name basis.

　　很多人喜欢被叫名字：美国人通常喜欢用他们的名字，即使是和身份非常不同的人打交道。他们通常会说，“叫我Tom”，然后真的希望你用他们的名字来称呼他们(不是客气的哦)。

　　* Americans prefer informal: In general, Americans prefer informal greetings and using first names or nicknames when speaking with colleagues and acquaintances.

　　美国人不拘小节：通常情况下，美国人喜欢非正式的问候，提到他们的同事或者使用名字或者熟人的时候喜欢用昵称。

　　Public Behavior

　　注意公共场合的行为

　　* Always shake hands: Americans shake hands when greeting each other. This is true for both men and women. Other forms of greeting such as kissing on the cheeks, etc., is generally not appreciated.

　　常握手：美国人相互致意的时候喜欢握手，这是男女通用的。其他的比如亲吻脸颊之类的方式是非常不推荐的。

　　* Look your partner in the eye: Americans look each other in the eyes when they are speaking as a way of showing that they are sincere.

　　看对方的眼睛：美国人想要表达关注的时候会在说话的时候看着对方的眼睛。