I feel disrespectful when talking in english
I'm a bilingual asian and in our country there are honorifics for everything. Like in Korea the <nim>, <shi>, or <sunbae>. Japan and China also have these types of honorifics. There is also a more polite way of speaking to elders.
But in english there is nothing. The most I can do is to say <Ms.> or <Mr.> and I have nothing else to call a senior. I use Mr. and Ms. for almost everything. My mom's friend, a teacher, a relative or a stranger. I usually change my speech for seniors/elders but in english nothing really changes...
It's really interesting in a way.
It’s all about tone in English if you use the right tone then you will be seen as respectful
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29 05,2021