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Greeting people
• greet formally and informally?
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In the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK), titles are used in formal settings. Is it the same in Peru? Say YES or NO.
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FORMAL AND INFORMAL GREETINGS
In the US/ UK
In Peru
Use titles and last names when you are in a formal situation. For example, Good morning, Mrs. Martinez!
YES
Mrs. refers to a married woman. It also refers to a widow, but sometimes widows prefer Ms.
YES
Miss traditionally refers to a single woman, often young. But it's not strictly limited to age.
YES
Mr. is used for men regardless of age or marital status.
YES
Ms. is a neutral term used for women without indicating marital status. It's commonly used in professional or formal settings when the marital status is either unknown or irrelevant.
YES