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In China, it's common to call relatives by their relationship to you, rather than by their name. In the US, you probably only do that with parents and SO (mom/
by rahimnathwani 5y ago
In China, it's common to call relatives by their relationship to you, rather than by their name.
In the US, you probably only do that with parents and SO (mom/dad/honey/darling).
- samatman 5y agoUS varies quite a bit. In my culture, anyone above me gets e.g. Uncle Firstname, and is also referred to as sir, or ma'am depending.