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Polite expressions (礼貌用语 lǐmào yòngyǔ) are often neglected by learners of Chinese. They are rarely covered in textbooks, and there is a general misconception that Chinese does not have many such expressions. While "manners" as we understand them in English-speaking countries are not typically observed in modern-day China, it would be incorrect to claim that the Chinese do not have expressions they can be used to convey courtesy and consideration when necessary. Indeed, you'll find that the vast majority in this huge list are commonly used in every day conversation.
Types of polite expressions
Polite expressions in Chinese can be broken down into the following categories:
敬词 jìngcí, "honorifics": These include expressions that convey respect to those being spoken to, such as 您好 nínhǎo ("hello" [polite]), 请 qǐng ("please"), 谢谢 xièxie ("thank you"), 稍等 shāoděng ("one moment"), etc.
客套话 kètàohuà, "polite formulas": These include conventional greetings that show respect and concern for the other person, such as 慢走 mànzǒu ("take care"), 打扰 dǎrǎo ("[sorry to] bother [you]"), 辛苦 xīnkǔ ("you've worked so hard"), 恭喜 gōngxǐ ("congratulations"), etc.
普通词 pǔtōngcí, "ordinary words": These include ordinary expressions that can be used to convey polite sentiments, such as随时 suíshí ("at any time"), 高兴 gāoxìng ("pleased"), 来 lái ("come"), 放心 fàngxīn ("rest assured"), etc.
短语 duǎnyǔ, "phrases": These include everyday expressions that make up a full sentence, such as你吃了吗?nǐ chī le ma? ("have you eaten?"), 不用谢 bù yòng xiè ("you're welcome"), 没关系 méiguānxi ("no problem"), 慢慢吃 mànmàn chī ("take your time eating"), etc.
Others: There are also some minor sub-categories such as 谦词 qiāncí (self-deprecatory expressions), 婉词 wǎncí (euphemisms) and 敬称 jìngchēng (terms of respect). These could all be blog entries of their own.
It should be noted that these labels are not set in stone. Sometimes it can be difficult to work out which term fits into which category, and how they differ from each other is not always very clear.
The polite expressions in this list I have come up with are more or less in order of everyday frequency, with the first 50 or so being the most common expressions. Expressions towards the end of the list are more common in highly formal or literary contexts.
One more thing: I have not included words for people in society like老师 lǎoshī ("teacher"), 同志 tóngzhì ("comrade"), 先生 xiānsheng ("mister"), 小姐 xiǎojiě ("miss"), 师傅 shīfu ("master"), 朋友 péngyou ("friend"), 哥哥 gēge ("older brother"), 阿姨 āyí ("aunty"), etc., though these are obviously common and important words in Chinese.
Top 80 Most Common Polite Expressions in Chinese
1. 您好 nínhǎo
Literally: "hello [polite]".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: A polite form of 你好 nǐhǎo, "hello". Commonly said to teachers, customers, older people, strangers, etc.
1) 您好,我能为您做什么?
Hello, what can I do for you?
2) 您好,我是吉米,请问您找谁?
Hello, this is Jimmy. May I ask who you are looking for?
3) 您好,这里有人坐吗?
Hi, is someone sitting here?
2. 请 qǐng
Literally: "please".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Similar to English "please". Usually goes at the beginning of a sentence, but there are exceptions, e.g. 您先请 nǐ xiān qǐng ("you first, please").
1) 请进,请坐,请喝茶。
Please come in. Please take a seat. Please have some tea.
2) 请您排队好吗?
Please line up, OK?
Please take care, stick to the footpath.
Note: 请 qǐng can also be used as a verb meaning "to treat someone", e.g. 今天晚上我请你吃饭 jīntiān wǎnshang wǒ qǐng nǐ chīfàn ("let me treat you to dinner tonight").
3. 谢谢 xièxie
Literally: "thank you".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Similar to English "thank you".
1) 谢谢夸奖。
Thanks for the compliment.
2) 谢谢你的合作。
Thanks for your cooperation.
3) 请原谅,耽误您时间了,谢谢!
Please forgive us for holding you up, thank you!
Synonym: 谢谢你 xièxienǐ; 多谢 duōxiè.
4. 稍等 shāoděng
Literally: "wait a moment".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used when requesting someone to wait.
1) 请稍等,我帮您看看他在不在。
One moment, I'll see if he is here.
2) 请稍等,我马上给您办。
One moment, I'll get that done for you right away.
3) 对不起,这个问题我不太清楚,请稍等一下,我帮您问一下。
Sorry, I'm not too sure about this. Please hold on a second, I'll ask for you.
Variants: 稍等一下 shāoděng yīxià; 等一下 děngyīxià.
5. 哪位 nǎwèi
Literally: "which person".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used when asking the identity of the person being spoken to, i.e. a polite form of 谁 shéi ("who"). It can also be used before a noun to mean "which person", as in example 2.
1) 你是哪位?——我是饶老师的学生,丽娜,我要请教你一个问题。
I'm sorry, who are you? – I'm Lina, a student of Teacher Rao, I'd like to ask your advice on something.
2) 您是张小姐吗?——我就是,请问您是哪一位?
Are you Miss Zhang? – I am she. May I ask to whom I am speaking?
3) 请问您和哪位医生有预约?
Could you please tell me which doctor you have an appointment with?
Variants: 哪一位 nǎyīwèi.
6. 随时 suíshí
Literally: "at any time".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: Used as an adverb to convey that the other person can communicate and interact with one at their convenience; translated into English as "at any time", "feel free", "please do not hesitate [to do sth]", etc.
1) 如果您有任何问题,欢迎随时和我们联系。
If you have any questions, feel free to get in contact with us any time.
2) 有什么事随时找我。
If anything comes up, don't hesitate to get in touch.
3) 我们可以随时为您提供上门服务的。
We can provide you with professional home delivery service at your convenience.
7. 高兴 gāoxìng
Literally: "pleased".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: Used to express one's pleasure when interacting with others.
1) 认识你很高兴。
Pleased to meet you.
2) 我们很高兴为您服务。
We are happy to serve you.
3) 非常高兴收到您的邮件。
I was very pleased to receive your email.
8. 来 lái
Literally: "come".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: Used to attract the attention of the other person. It should be noted that in Chinese culture directly saying "come" to someone is not considered rude but polite and considerate of others.
1) 来来来,吃饭。
Come, eat.
2) 来,我给您包扎一下。
Come, I'll wrap that up for you.
3) 来,多吃点饭。
Come, have some more rice.
9. 放心 fàngxīn
Literally: "to put one's heart down".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: Used to reassure others.
1) 请您放心,我们一定帮您解决,办好后我们通知您。
Rest assured, we will help you solve this problem and we'll let you know once it's done.
2) 请放心,您父亲的病情并不严重。
Don't worry, your father's condition is not serious.
3) 你放心吧,这件事已经解决了。
Don't worry, this matter has already been settled.
10. 谅解 liàngjiě
Literally: 谅, "to forgive" + 解, "to understand".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: Used when seeking forgiveness and understanding from others.
1) 刚才的误会,请您能谅解。
Please forgive me for the misunderstanding before.
2) 这个问题没有被妥善解决,我们希望得到您的谅解。
This problem was not resolved properly; we hope you can forgive us.
3) 因为我们的失误给您带来了不必要的麻烦,不好意思,请谅解。
We apologise for the unnecessary hassle our error caused, and ask for your understanding.
Note: 谅解 liàngjiě differs from its near-synonym 原谅 yuánliàng which implies forgiveness only and not understanding. See also 体谅 tǐliàng, "to make allowances for; to empathise".
11. 你吃了吗?nǐ chī le ma?
Literally: "have you eaten?"
Type of expression: 短语 (phrase).
Usage: "Have you eaten?" – one of the most common greetings in Chinese-speaking communities. You can respond by saying 我吃过 wǒ chī guò ("I've eaten") or 还没有hái méiyǒu ("not yet"). It is the classic example of 寒暄 hánxuān ("exchanging pleasantries") in Chinese.
1) 你吃了吗?——还没有呢。——你来我家吧,一起吃饭,好吗?
Have you eaten? – Not yet. – Come to my place then, let's eat together, OK?
2) 老周,这么早,刚送儿子上学吧?吃了吗?
Old Zhou, it's so early. Did you just drop your son off at school? Have you eaten?
3) 陈总,您好您好!吃了吗?正好今晚我有个饭局,一起去吧?
Chief Chen, hello! Have you eaten? As it happens, I'm going to a dinner party tonight, would you like to go with me?
Variants: 你吃饭了吗?nǐ chīfàn le ma?; 你吃了没有?nǐ chī le méiyǒu?
12. 请问 qǐngwèn
Literally: "please [can I] ask [?]".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used when asking someone a question.
1) 请问,您贵姓?
May I know your last name?
2) 请问,去人民广场怎么走?
Excuse me, how do I get to the People's Square?
3) 请问,我的包裹什么时候才能收到?
Excuse me, when can I expect to receive my parcel?
Variants: 请问一下 qǐng wèn yīxià; 我想问一下 wǒ xiǎng wèn yīxià; 敢问 gǎnwèn.
13. 不用谢 bù yòng xiè
Literally: "no need to thank [me]".
Type of expression: 短语 (phrase).
Usage: Used as a polite response to thanks, functioning much the same as English "you're welcome".
1) 你真的太客气了,不用谢!
You're much too polite. No need to thank me!
2) 不用谢!其实我也没帮助到你多少。
No need to thank me! I wasn't actually that much of a help.
3) 不用谢,照顾不周的地方请您多多包涵。
You're much too polite. Please forgive me if there is anything I didn't take care of too well.
Snonyms: 不客气 bùkèqi; 别客气 biékèqi; 不谢 bùxiè; 不会 bùhuì.
14. 没关系 méiguānxi
Literally: "no relationship".
Type of expression: 短语 (phrase).
Usage: Used either as an acceptance to someone's apology (see example 1), or to dispel someone's offer of help or misgivings about something (see examples 2 and 3).
1) 没关系,你真的不用道歉,我没往心里去。
No problem, there's really no need to apologise, I didn't take it to heart.
2) 奶奶,您坐这吧。——没关系的,我下一站就到了。
Please madam, take a seat. – That's quite all right, I'm getting off at the next stop.
3) 忘了拿钥匙没关系,我帮你开门。
It's all right if you forgot the key; I will open the door for you.
Synonyms: 不要紧 bùyàojǐn; 没事儿 méishìr.
Note: 没关系 can also be used literally, as in 这件事明明就和我没关系,为什么你要质问我? ("this matter obviously has nothing to do with me, why do you have to question me?").
15. 慢走 mànzǒu
Literally: "walk/leave slowly".
Type of expression: 客套话 (polite formula).
Usage: Used when saying goodbye to guests leaving from one's home or establishment to wish them a safe departure.
1) 慢走,下次再来啊。
Take care, and come again.
2) 感谢您今天来参加我们的酒会。您慢走,路上小心!
Thanks for coming to our party today. Goodbye, and take care on the road!
3) 外面下雨了路滑,请慢走注意安全。
It's raining outside and the road is slippery, please take care.
Synonym: 慢点 màndiǎn; 走好 zǒuhǎo.
16. 慢慢吃 mànmàn chī
Literally: "eat slowly".
Type of expression: 短语 (phrase).
Usage: Used either as a salutation to someone about to eat (equivalent to English "bon appétit!") or, as by a host to guests, to announce a sudden departure and encourage them to continue eating.
1) 菜都上了,大家慢慢吃!
All the dishes have arrived; bon appétit everyone!
2) 今天能邀请到各位大驾光临,实在是我的荣幸,来,大家慢慢吃。
It is such an honour to be in the presence of everyone today; come, let's eat.
3) 各位,抱歉,我那边有点事,需要先走一步了。大家慢慢吃。
I'm sorry everyone, something has come up and I have to leave for a moment. Please take your time with your meals.
Synonym: 请慢用 qǐng mànyòng (especially said by restaurant staff).
Note: Can also be used literally, e.g. 不急你慢慢吃,离出发的时间还早着呢。 ("No rush, take your time, we still have a while to go until we set off").
17. 多吃点 duō chī diǎn
Literally: "eat some more."
Type of expression: 短语 (phrase).
Usage: A common way that Chinese show their concern for their friends and family. Used when having sharing a meal with someone.
1) 你难得回来一次,不要客气多吃点儿。
We hardly ever get to see you. Don't be so polite, have a bit more to eat.
2) 如果你真觉的我做的菜好吃,那就多吃点呗!
If you really think my cooking is any good, you should have a bit more!
3) 你现在正是长身体的时候,多吃点。
You're going through a growth spurt, you should have a bit more to eat.
18. 麻烦 máfan
Literally: "to put [sb] to trouble; to bother [sb]".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: Used when seeking assistance from someone. The example sentences below demonstrate the number of different situations it can be used in.
1) 麻烦你让我一下,我要过去谢谢。
Excuse me, please, I need to get through.
2) 太好了,那这件事就麻烦您了!谢谢!
Excellent. So I'll just leave that matter with you then. Thanks!
3) 这么小的事情我不想麻烦她,我可以自己解决。
I don't want to trouble her with such a small thing, I can work it out myself.
Note: 麻烦 can also be used as an adjective meaning, "troublesome; involving a hassle" as in 这件事很麻烦 ("this is such a hassle"), as well as as a noun with the verb 添 tiān, "add", e.g. 不好意思,给您添麻烦了 ("sorry for putting you to so much trouble").
19. 请教 qǐngjiào
Literally: "please teach".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used when seeking guidance or instruction from others.
1) 可以请教您一个问题吗?
May I ask you something?
2) 请教一下,这个词怎么念?
May I ask, how is this word pronounced?
3) 我建议你应该向专业人士请教这个问题。
I recommend you ask a professional about this problem.
20. 打扰 dǎrǎo
Literally: "to disturb; to bother; to interrupt; to trouble".
Type of expression: 客套话 (polite formula).
Usage: Used when bothering someone with a question or request.
1) 对不起,打扰一下,请问去邮局怎么走?
Sorry to bother you, but could you tell me how to get to the post office?
2) 很抱歉打扰你午休的时间了。
Sorry for bothering you during your noon break.
3) 谢谢你这段时间对我的照顾,打扰了!
Thanks for looking after me, I hope I wasn't too much of a bother.
Synonym: 打搅 dǎjiǎo.
21. 借过 jièguò
Literally: "to borrow a pass [through a space]".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used to ask someone to move so that one may pass.
1) 不好意思借过一下麻烦你不要挡路。
Excuse me, please let me through, don't block the way.
2) 您好,借过一下,我下一站下车。
Hi, please excuse me, I'm getting off at the next station.
3) 请帮我开门,借过一下,谢谢。
Please open the door for me. Excuse me. Thanks.
Synonyms: 让一让 ràngyiràng; 让一下 ràng yīxià; 借光 jièguāng.
22. 欢迎 huānyíng
Literally: "to welcome".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: Similar to English "welcome", but with one key difference: in Chinese it is customary to say something like 欢迎来北京 huānyíng lái Běijīng, literally, "Welcome to Beijing", even if the person being spoken to is not actually in Beijing. By contrast, in English "welcome" is usually only used if both the speaker and the person being spoken to are both in the same location, for instance, if the person being welcomed has just arrived at the airport.
1) 接下来,让我们欢迎著名钢琴演奏家郎朗为我们带来表演!
Next, let's welcome the renowned pianist Lang Lang to the stage!
2) 欢迎批评指正。
Your comments are appreciated.
3) 希望不久的将来还能在这里欢迎您。
I hope in the not too distant future I can welcome you here again.
Note: 欢迎 huānyíng can also collocate with 受 shòu, making 受欢迎 shòuhuānyíng, an adjective meaning "well-received; popular". Note also the expression 欢迎光临 huānyíng guānglín which is used when welcoming customers to a shop, and 欢迎再次光临 huānyíng zàicì guānglín, "hope to see you again [at our shop]".
23. 拜托 bàituō
Literally: "to honourably entrust".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used when asking someone a favour.
1) 我想你可以去拜托陈经理,他应该可以帮得上忙。
I think you can go ask Manager Chen, he should be able to help.
2) 这件事就拜托您了。
I'll leave this matter to you then.
3) 孩子学习的事就拜托您了。
I'll leave the children's studies to you then.
Note: 拜托 can also be used as a sarcastic interjection, being more or less equivalent to English, "puh-lease!" or "come on!", e.g. 拜托!我又不是你的仆人,凭什么对我呼来喝去?("Puh-lease! I'm not your servant, what makes you think you can order me around?").
24. 抱歉 bàoqiàn
Literally: "to be sorry".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: More or less the same as English "sorry".
1) 实在抱歉,让您久等了。
So sorry to keep you waiting.
2) 抱歉,您找的人不在,有什么事需要转告吗?
Sorry, the person you are looking for is not here. Would you like to leave a message?
3) 抱歉,让您多跑了一趟。
Sorry to make you run around again.
Synonyms: 对不起 duìbuqǐ and 不好意思 bù hǎoyìsi. Strictly speaking, 抱歉 and 对不起 are stronger in tone than 不好意思, but in real life different people use them in different ways. There is also the near-synonym 过意不去 guòyìbùqù, "to feel very sorry".
Note: 抱歉 should not be confused with 道歉 dàoqiàn which can only be used as a verb, "to apologize; to say sorry", and not an interjection, e.g. 您的意见很对,是我们搞错了,向您道歉 ("what you said is right, we were in the wrong, please accept our apologies").
25. 祝 zhù
Literally: "to wish [someone happiness, success, etc.]".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: More or less the same as English "wish [someone something]".
1) 祝你生日快乐!祝你快乐健康幸福!
Happy birthday! Wish you happiness, health and good fortune!
2) 祝您一路顺风!
Bon voyage!
3) 祝你好运!
Good luck!
26. 过奖 guòjiǎng
Literally: "to excessively praise".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used to deflect a compliment, in the traditional Chinese custom of maintaining modesty about one's achievements.
1) 您认为我的汉语说的这么好,真是过奖了,我还有很大的进步空间。
You think my Chinese is good, but you've overestimated me, I still have much room for improvement.
2) 朋友们过奖了,你们的鼓励是个动力,我会继续努力的。
Friends, you have overpraised me; your encouragements will motivate me to work even harder.
3) 对于我来说过奖了,事实上许多东西我都是从你身上学到的。
The way I see it, I am not worthy of this praise; in reality, much of what I have learnt came from you.
Synonyms: 过誉 guòyù; 谬奖 miùjiǎng; 哪里哪里 nǎli nǎli; 不敢当 bùgǎndāng; 岂敢岂敢 qǐgǎn qǐgǎn; 好说 hǎoshuō.
27 .见外 jiànwài
Literally: 见, "to look" + 外, "outside".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: Used in response to a friend's politeness, which in modern Chinese culture is ironically perceived as distancing, with the assumption that good friends do not need to stand on ceremony around each other.
1) 随便吃,别见外。
Eat as much as you want, don't stand on ceremony.
2) 你这么说就见外了。
What you said was much too polite.
3) 你住在这里,就当这里是自己家,别见外。
While you're staying here, make yourself at home, don't be a stranger.
28. 应该的 yīnggāi de
Literally: "[this is something that I] should [do]".
Type of expression: 短语 (phrase).
Usage: Used in response to someone's expression of gratitude, to reaffirm one's social obligations as a friend, teacher, etc.
1) 不必客气,应该的。
There's no need to be so polite; this is something that I should have done.
2) 我也没帮上什么忙,分内之事,应该的。
I wasn't that much help; I did what I was supposed to do.
3) 我是老师,你是我的学生,这是我应该做的事情。
I'm a teacher, you're my student, this is my duty.
Variant: 这是我应该做的 zhè shì wǒ yīnggāi zuò de.
29. 感谢 gǎnxiè
Literally: 感, "to feel" + 谢, "thanks".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: Used to show appreciation for assistance provided by others. When placed at the beginning of a sentence, a subject such as 我, 我们, etc. is not needed. It can also be used as an adjective ("appreciative; grateful") and a noun ("thanks") as in the examples below.
1) 感谢领导在百忙之中抽出时间参加这次活动。
Thank you to the leaders for taking the time out of their busy schedules to join us in this activity.
2) 福利院的小朋友们非常感谢社会上的好心人士对他们的关爱。
The kids in the welfare agency really appreciate the concern shown by the kind people in the community.
3) 她对我送的礼物表示感谢。
She expressed thanks for the gift I gave her.
Synonym: 感激 gǎnjī, "to appreciate", stronger in tone than 感谢 gǎnxiè.
30. 辛苦 xīnkǔ
Literally: 辛, "labour" + 苦, "bitterness".
Type of expression: 客套话 (polite formula) when used with 了 le to indicate completion of the action; otherwise, 普通词 (ordinary word).
Usage: Used to acknowledge the hard work of others (example 1 and 2); can also be used to request someone to complete a difficult task (example 3).
1) 老师您辛苦了。
Teacher, you worked so hard.
2) 今天忙了一天,大家都辛苦了。赶紧回家休息吧!
It's been a busy day, everyone has worked so hard. Hurry back home and have a good rest!
3) 那么,和外商谈判这件事,就要辛苦你了。
We'll be looking to you then to negotiate the matter with the foreign business people.
Note: 辛苦 can also be used as verb meaning, "to work hard", e.g. 辛苦一天之后,的确需要消遣 ("you definitely need to take some time off after a hard day's work"), or an adjective meaning, "laborious; tiring", e.g. 这种工作很辛苦 ("this kind of work is very tiring").
31. 恭喜 gōngxǐ
Literally: 恭, "respectful" + 喜, "happiness".
Type of expression: 客套话 (polite formula).
Usage: Used when congratulating someone. The reply 同喜 tóngxǐ can be used to congratulate the other person in return.
1) 恭喜!恭喜!郎才女貌,天作之合啊!
Congrats! Congrats! A perfect match, a match made in heaven!
2) 恭喜李晓霞收到了哥伦比亚大学的录取通知书。
Congratulations to Li Xiaoxia who received an admission notice from Columbia University.
3) 恭喜发财!
Wish you a prosperous New Year!
Synonyms: 祝贺 zhùhè and 庆贺 qìnghè – both more commonly used as verbs ("to congratulate") than polite formulas or interjections.
32. 小意思 xiǎoyìsi
Literally: 小, "small" + 意思, "meaning, i.e. token".
Type of expression: 客套话 (polite formula).
Usage: Used either when presenting someone with a gift, similar to English "small token of appreciation", or when emphasising that a favour is a piece of cake.
1) 这是一点小意思,不成敬意,请您收下。
Please accept this small token of appreciation.
2) 为了体现我们对您的敬意,这点小意思还请笑纳。
As a symbol of our respect, please accept this small token of appreciation.
3) 帮这点儿忙,小意思,不劳感谢。
No need to thank me, this favour is a piece of cake.
33. 久仰大名 jiǔyǎng dàmíng
Literally: "[I] have been looking forward to meeting such an esteemed name for a long time".
Type of expression: 客套话 (polite formula).
Usage: Used when meeting someone for the first time.
1) 王先生,久仰大名,现在我终于有机会见到您了。
Mr Wang, your reputation precedes you, and now I finally have an opportunity to meet with you.
2) 幸会幸会,久仰大名!
It is an honour to meet you at last.
3) 久仰大名,今日一见果真名不虚传。
I have been looking forward to meeting you for such a long time, and today I can see that your reputation is well-deserved.
Synonyms: 久仰久仰 jiǔyǎng jiǔyǎng; 久仰 jiǔyǎng; 久闻大名 jiǔwén dàmíng.
34. 荣幸 róngxìng
Literally: 荣, "glory; honour" + 幸, "fortune".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: Used as an adjective to express a sense of honour, usually in taking part in a particular activity.
1) 非常荣幸能够作为证婚人参加新人们的婚礼。
It is a great honour to be a witness at this wedding.
2) 我很荣幸代表我的祖国参加这次世界大赛。
I am very honoured to represent my mother country at this global contest.
3) 能邀请到像您这样的重量级嘉宾是我的荣幸。
It is my honour to receive such important guests as yourselves.
35. 久违 jiǔwéi
Literally: "[I] have been away [from you] a long time".
Type of expression: 客套话 (polite formula).
Usage: Used to greet someone you have not seen for a long time. Typically followed by 了 le to indicate the completion of the verb.
1) 赵师兄,久违了。
Brother Zhao, it's been a while.
2) 久违了,这些年你上哪儿去了?
Long time no see; where have you been the past few years?
3) 久违了,一向可好?
It's been a while; is everything all right?
Synonym: 好久不见 hǎojiǔbujiàn (much more casual in tone).
36. 失陪 shīpéi
Literally: 失, "to lose" + 陪, "to accompany".
Type of expression: 客套话 (polite formula).
Usage: Used to state that one cannot continue to keep the other person company, that one must take one's leave.
1) 失陪一下,我接个电话。
I gotta run, the phone's ringing.
2) 对不起,我得去开会,失陪了。
Sorry, I have to attend a meeting, see you later.
3) 不好意思,临时有急事,失陪了。
Sorry, something urgent has come up, bye for now.
37. 留步 liúbù
Literally: 留, "stay [in a location]" + 步, "step".
Type of expression: 客套话 (polite formula).
Usage: Said by departing guests to indicate that the host need not see them out.
1) 老陈请留步,送到这里就好,改日再聚!
Old Chen, there is no need to see me out. Let's catch up another time!
2) 小弟告辞了,兄台请留步,不必相送。
Younger brother shall take his leave now; older brother, there is no need to see me out.
3) 今天老师辛苦了,您在家里好好休息吧,请老师留步!
Teacher worked so hard today. Stay at home and have a good rest, there's no need to see me out!
Synonyms: 不用送我 bù yòng sòng wǒ (much more casual in tone); 不送 bù sòng.
Note: 留步 liúbù is also used literally, to ask someone to not move – i.e. to stay where they are.
38. 包涵 bāohan
Literally: 包, "to hold; to include" + 涵, "to show tolerance".
Type of expression: 客套话 (polite formula).
Usage: Used with the hope that others will make allowances for a minor inconvenience caused. Often used in the phrase 请多多包涵 qǐng duōduō bāohan.
1) 孩子不懂事,总给老师添麻烦;请您多多包涵。
The kid misbehaved and caused trouble for the teacher, I'm so sorry for this.
2) 招待不周,请诸位多多包涵!
Please bear with us if our reception is in any way unsatisfactory.
3) 若有错误,还请您多多包涵。
Please forgive us should there be any errors.
39. 指教 zhǐjiào
Literally: 指, "to indicate; to instruct; to direct" + 教, "to teach; to guide".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: Used when seeking advice, comments, guidance or feedback from others. Like 包含, it is often preceded by 请多多… qǐng duōduō…
1) 老师,请多多指教。
Teacher, could you please give me some advice?
2) 大家好,我是刚刚入职的新人,今后还请大家多多指教!
Hi everyone, I've just started work here, and am looking forward to your guidance and advice.
3) 这篇文章我写得不好,请大家不吝指教。
I didn't do a good job on this article, I hope you all can give me some feedback on it.
40. 笑纳 xiàonà
Literally: "to accept with a smile".
Type of expression: 客套话 (polite formula).
Usage: Used when presenting a gift to someone.
1) 这点儿薄礼请先生笑纳。
Please, sir, accept this humble gift.
2) 一点礼物不成敬意,还请您笑纳。
Please accept this small token of my appreciation.
3) 这份礼物,聊表千里鹅毛之忱,敬请笑纳。
Please accept this gift, a small token sent from afar but with deep affection and sincerity.
41. 受累 shòulèi
Literally: "to receive tiredness".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: Used to acknowledge the trouble one has put someone to.
1) 不好意思,我让你受累了。
Sorry for putting you to so much trouble.
2) 妈妈,感谢您这二十多年来把我养大,你受累了。
Mum, thanks for bringing me up over the past twenty years, it mustn't have been easy.
3) 叫您受累了,真不过意。
I'm terribly sorry to have given you such a lot of trouble.
Note: 受累, when pronounced shòulěi, means "to get dragged into; to get involved in".
42. 贵校 guìxiào
Literally: "esteemed school".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used to show respect towards the school with which the person being spoken to is associated with. Commonly used in letters, speeches and other formal occasions.
1) 请问贵校今年招生总数是多少?
May I ask how many students the school is accepting this year?
2) 请贵校接收李宁同学的入学申请。
We hope that your school can accept Li Ning's application for enrolment.
3) 我衷心地祝愿贵校为经济社会发展培养更多的人才。
It is my sincere wish that your school can produce more talented people for the development of our economy and society.
Note: See also 贵公司 guìgōngsī, "your [esteemed] company".
43. 吉言 jíyán
Literally: "lucky words".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: Used to express thanks for the words of support given by others. Before the event that requires good luck, 吉言 is used with the verb 借 jiè ("to borrow [your words of luck]"); after the event, it is used with the verb 托 tuō ("thanks to [your words of luck]").
1) 借您吉言,这事能成。
With your words of luck, this matter can be settled.
2) 祝你明天考试顺利!——谢谢,借你吉言。
Good luck on tomorrow's exam! – Thank you. I'll take your words as my luck.
3) 你今天考试考得如何?——托你吉言,考得很顺利。
How did you go on today's test? – Thanks to your words of luck, it went well.
Variants: 托你的福 tuō nǐ de fú; 借你的福 jiè nǐ de fú; 承你吉言 chéng nǐ jíyán; 承你的福 chéng nǐ de fú.
44. 问候 wènhòu
Literally: "sending of regards, or best wishes".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: Used to show concern for someone's welfare.
1) 请代我问候陈老师。
Please pass my regards on to Teacher Chen.
2) 谢谢你的问候。
Thanks for your concern.
3) 老杨最近很忙吧,请转达我对他的问候。
Old Yang has been busy of late. Please pass on my regards to him.
Synonyms: 慰问 wèiwèn; 问好 wènhǎo.
45. 劳驾 láojià
Literally: 劳, "to cause trouble for someone" + 驾, "you [as an honorific]".
Type of expression: 客套话 (polite formula).
Usage: Used when asking a request of someone, or when asking someone to move so that one may pass.
1) 劳驾您,帮我打开门。
Excuse me, could you please open the door for me?
2) 劳驾给我带个口信儿。
Please pass on a message for me.
3) 劳驾,让我过去!
Excuse me, coming through!
Synonyms: 有劳大驾 yǒuláo dàjià or just有劳yǒuláo; 烦劳 fánláo.
Note: See also its near-synonym 麻烦 máfan.
46. 关照 guānzhào
Literally: "to take care of [somebody]".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: Used to urge people to provide support for a newcomer in a school, company, etc.
1) 他是新来的员工,同事们都关照他。
He's a new employee, so everyone give him some support.
2) 初次见面请多关照。
As it's our first time meeting, I hope you can lend me your support.
3) 他是新来的转校生,希望大家多多关照他。
He's a new student transferred from another school, so I hope everyone can look after him.
Note: 关照 is also used as a verb meaning "to verbally notify; to remind; to let someone know something", e.g. 你走的时候请关照一声 ("please let me know when you leave").
47. 贵姓 guìxìng
Literally: "[your] esteemed family name".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used when asking someone's family name.
1) 请问您贵姓?——免贵姓高。
May I ask, what is your surname? – No need to be so formal. My surname is Gao.
2) 您似乎知道我的名字,可是您贵姓?我不知道您的尊姓大名。
You seem to know my name, but how about you? I do not know your honourable name.
3) 对不起,老板先生,您贵姓?
Sorry, boss, but what's your family name?
48. 拜访 bàifǎng
Literally: 拜, "to pay respect" + 访, "to visit".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used as an honorific verb for "visit".
1) 她出了名,来自世界各地的人纷纷登门拜访她。
She became so famous that people from all over the world came to visit her.
2) 习近平主席下周将飞抵华府采访奥巴马总统。
Next week Chairman Xi Jinping will fly to Washington, D.C. to visit President Obama.
3) 刘备带着关羽张飞三次拜访诸葛亮,这就是"三顾茅庐"典故的由来。
Liu Bei, accompanied by Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, paid three visits to Zhuge Liang – this is the origin of the classical allusion "three visits to the thatched cottage".
49. 费心 fèixīn
Literally: 费 "to use up; to exhuast" + 心, "heart".
Type of expression: 客套话 (polite formula).
Usage: Used to acknowledge the significant amount of effort required to complete a particular task.
1) 不好意思,让您费心了。
Sorry for putting you to so much trouble.
2) 我们之间的合作项目一直由李先生负责,您无需费心。
Mr Li has always been in charge of our collaborative project; there's no need for you to trouble yourself with this.
3) 这孩子天生好动不服管教,请您费心调教。
This kid is restless and disobedient by nature, please do all you can to discipline him.
50. 恩师 ēnshī
Literally: "honourable teacher".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used as a respectful term for "teacher".
1) 牢记恩师教诲。
We should never forget all the things our honourable teachers have taught us.
2) 我能有今天的成就,离不开恩师的谆谆教诲。
My success today is due in no small part to the tireless guidance of my teacher.
3) 这位是教导我多年的恩师——林老师。
This is my mentor, Teacher Lin, who has taught me for many years.
51. 贵庚 guìgēng
Literally: "[your] valuable seventh of the Heavenly Stems – i.e. age".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used when asking someone's age, especially that of an older person.
1) 敢问您今年贵庚?
May I ask how old you are this year?
2) 请问您母亲贵庚?
May I ask how old your mother is?
3) 杨老先生今年贵庚呢?
How old is Mr Yang this year?
Synonym: 高寿 gāoshòu.
Note: When asking young people their age, it is more common to use the expression 几岁 jǐsuì or 多大 duōdà. Strictly speaking, 几岁 should only be used for very young children, but in reality usage varies according to personal preference.
52. 赐教 cìjiào
Literally: "to favour [enlighten] with instruction".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used when looking forward to the guidance of others. Often collocates with the verb 不吝 bùlìn ("to not stint [when instructing, advising, etc.]").
1) 我在这方面有很多不明白的地方,还请您不吝赐教。
There are many things I don't understand about this; any advice you can provide would be most welcome.
2) 可否请您赐教这道菜的做法?
Could you enlighten me as to how this dish is prepared?
3) 亲爱的见多识广的读者,请您赐教!
Dear enlightened readers, I look forward to your guidance!
53. 高见 gāojiàn
Literally: "[your] wise view [on something]".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used when asking someone's opinion about something, or humbly providing one's own point of view.
1) 对于这个问题,您有何高见?
What view do you have on this issue?
2) 有何高见,请大家提出来。
Could everyone please make their views known?
3) 可算不上什么高见,我就简单说说我的看法吧。
Let me put forth my insight, as limited as it is.
54. 赏光 shǎngguāng
Literally: 赏, "to grant; to bestow" + 光, "presence of a guest".
Type of expression: 客套话 (polite formula).
Usage: Used to express one's honour at the presence of a guest.
1) 今晚我做东,请您赏光。
I will be hosting tonight; I hope you can honour me with your presence.
2) 大家举起酒杯,感谢局长今日赏光,干一杯吧!
Let us all raise our glasses in a toast to thank the Director for joining us today. Bottoms up!
3) 可否赏光与我跳一支舞?
Would you do me the honour of dancing with me?
55. 失迎 shīyíng
Literally: "to fail to receive [a guest]".
Type of expression: 客套话 (polite formula).
Usage: Used when apologising for not being able to meet someone in person.
1) 今天老板突然打来电话,让我加班;未能去机场接你,失迎失迎。
My boss called me today out of the blue and asked me to work overtime, so I won't be able to pick you up at the airport, I'm sorry.
2) 不知您大驾光临,失迎了。
I was not aware of your arrival and thus was not able to receive you in person.
3) 刚才突发事件,才不得已对您失迎了,实在抱歉!
Something came up suddenly, and was unable to receive you, my sincere apologies!
56. 告辞 gàocí
Literally: 告, "to respectfully report" + 辞, "to take leave".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: Used as an interjection when saying goodbye to someone and taking one's leave. Can also be used as a verb to literally describe one taking one's leave (see example 3).
1) 今天与你聊天很开心,时间不早了,我得告辞了,回见。
It was great chatting with you today, but it's getting late and I have to go now, see you next time.
2) 多谢今日的邀请,那么我就告辞了。
Thanks for inviting me today; I'll be taking my leave now.
3) 我怕耽误他的时间,商谈了一会儿便告辞了。
I was afraid of wasting his time and so after our chat I promptly took my leave.
57. 奉陪 fèngpéi
Literally: 奉, "to respectfully attend to" + 陪, "to accompany".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used as an honorific for the verb "accompany; keep someone company".
1) 放假到我这来玩,我奉陪。
Come find me during the holidays and I'll keep you company.
2) 您要去,我当然可以奉陪。
If you want to go, of course I can keep you company.
3) 我对此并无兴趣,请恕不奉陪。
I have no interest in this; please forgive me for being unable to keep you company.
Note: Also used in the expression 奉陪到底 fèngpéi dàodǐ ("to accompany sb to the end"), sometimes with a humorous tone, e.g. 竟然敢小看我的酒量,那今晚我就奉陪到底!("you think I can't hold my liquor? I'll drink you under the table tonight!").
58. 惠顾 huìgù
Literally: "benevolent visit".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used by business operators to show respect to visiting customers.
1) 为了回馈消费者的惠顾,我们将举行有奖竞猜活动。
To reward our customers for their patronage, we will be running a quiz and giveaway.
2) 小店刚刚开业,欢迎大家前来惠顾。
Our little shop has just started business; everyone is welcome to come visit.
3) 欢迎提出宝贵意见,以后请经常惠顾,谢谢。
Your valuable feedback is most welcome. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you.
59. 失敬 shījìng
Literally: 失, "to lose; to violate" + 敬, "courtesy and politeness".
Type of expression: 客套话 (polite formula).
Usage: Used when apologising for a minor slip in courtesy, for example, for failing to recognise a great person or making a social faux pas.
1) 哎呀,都怪我有眼不识泰山,原来您就是那位神医,失敬失敬!
Oh no, I have failed to recognise a great person. You are none other than that miracle-working doctor. My apologies!
2) 刚才的话,实在是失敬失敬。
I'm sorry for the disrespectful words I just said.
3) 未能远迎,失敬,失敬!
I am unable to go so far to meet you, my apologies!
60. 恭候 gōnghòu
Literally: "to respectfully await".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: Used when communicating that one has awaited someone's arrival in a respectful fashion.
1) 上司委派我一个人在这里恭候客户。
My superior asked me to wait here for the clients respectfully.
2) 我在家门外恭候老师的到来。
From the front door of my home I respectfully awaited the arrival of my teacher.
3) 欢迎先生光临,我在这里已恭候多时了。
Welcome, sir. I have been waiting here for you respectfully for many hours.
61. 有请 yǒuqǐng
Literally: 有, "to have" + 请, "to ask; to request".
Type of expression: 客套话 (polite formula).
Usage: Used when asking a guest to appear in front of an audience, usually to make a speech or perform.
1) 下面有请王林先生,给大家讲话。
Next welcome Mr Wang Lin to say a few words.
2) 下面有请李彩上台表演。
Next welcome Li Cai to the stage.
3) 现在有请尊敬的朱校长为我们的文化节致开幕词。
Now let's welcome Principal Zhu who will make an opening speech for our cultural festival.
Note: See also its near-synonym 敬请 jìngqǐng, "to respectfully invite".
62. 拙见 zhuōjiàn
Literally: "inelegant understanding".
Type of expression: 谦词 (self-deprecatory expression).
Usage: Used when presenting one's point of view.
1) 这是我的拙见,一定还有美中不足的地方,还望多多指教。
This is my understanding, which may not be entirely accurate. I look forward to receiving your feedback.
2) 依本人拙见,我们不该投资这个项目。
In my humble opinion, we should not invest in this project.
3) 对于教育体系的改革,我想提出自己的拙见。
I would like to put forth my limited insight regarding education system reform.
63. 拜读 bàidú
Literally: "to respectfully read".
Type of expression: 敬词 ("honorific).
Usage: Used as a polite form of "read", especially of someone's correspondence, a literary work, article, etc.
1) 我拜读过傅先生刚刚发表的一篇文章。
I have read the article that Mr Fu just published.
2) 我拜读过许多名家的作品。
I have read the works of many famous figures.
3) 您的新书我已拜读。
I have already read your new book.
64. 斧正 fǔzhèng
Literally: 斧, "hatchet; axe" + 正, "to correct".
Type of expression: 敬词 ("honorific).
Usage: Used when requesting corrections on one's piece of writing.
1) 还请老师斧正我写的报告。
Teacher, please correct the report I wrote.
2) 学生才疏学浅,有不妥之处,敬请斧正。
I am a student of humble talent and shallow learning, please kindly provide corrections where necessary.
3) 由于本人水平有限,对于可能存在的问题,请各位斧正。
Due to my limited level of proficiency in this area, I kindly request you correct any errors you may find.
65. 墨宝 mòbǎo
Literally: 墨, "ink" + 宝, "treasure".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: Used to compliment someone on the beauty of their calligraphy or painting.
1) 此墨宝出自明代唐寅之手。
This exquisite piece is by Tang Yin of the Ming dynasty.
2) 这次展览展出的墨宝令我流连忘返。
I enjoyed this beautiful piece in the exhibition so much that I almost forgot to go home.
3) 您的书法真好,敬求您的墨宝。
Your calligraphy is fantastic, I hope I can have a piece to take home.
66. 拙笔 zhuōbǐ
Literally: "inelegant writing".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used to refer to one's writing or artistic creation in a humble fashion.
1) 如果大家不嫌弃我的拙笔,可以看看我出的新书。
If you don't mind the quality of my writing, you can check out my newly published book.
2) 给大家分享我的两幅书法拙笔。
I'd like to share with everyone two of my graceless pieces of calligraphy.
3) 您的书法真妙!——过奖了,拙笔而已。
Your calligraphy is exquisite! – You are much too kind; it is clumsy at best.
67. 屈驾 qūjià
Literally: 屈, as in 委屈, "to cause sb to feel wronged" + 驾, "you [as an honorific]".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used to when inviting someone to visit or go somewhere.
1) 您若能屈驾光临寒舍,我感到蓬荜生辉。
Your presence would brighten up my humble abode.
2) 这趟差事还得您屈驾前去解决。
In this assignment we will have to rely on you to go and settle the issue.
3) 劳您屈驾而来,失礼失礼。
I am sorry for inconveniencing you by asking you to come here.
68. 怠慢 dàimàn
Literally: "to neglect [a guest]; to slight".
Type of expression: 客套话 (polite formula).
Usage: Used to apologise for failing to provide what is perceived as a satisfactory reception, or literally, "to neglect [a guest]".
1) 我只有粗茶淡饭招待你,真实怠慢了你。
I'm sorry that I was only able to serve you a simple meal.
2) 怠慢之处,请多包涵。
I'm sorry we didn't provide you a very good reception.
3) 快点上酒菜,怎么能怠慢了唐老师。
Hurry up and serve the food and wine, don't keep Mr Tang waiting.
69. 心领 xīnlǐng
Literally: 心, "the heart [i.e. the mind]" + 领, "to understand".
Type of expression: 客套话 (polite formula).
Usage: Used when the other person is presenting a gift, offer of help, expression of friendship or concern and one wants to express understanding but non-acceptance of it.
1) 您的心意我心领了,请把礼物收回去。
I appreciate your kind offer but I cannot accept it, please take the gift back.
2) 你的关心我心领了,但我们已经分手,不要再联系我了。
I appreciate your concern, but we're not together anymore, please don't contact me again.
3) 你的好意我心领了,我还是不麻烦你了。
Thanks for offering, but it's best I not trouble you with this.
Note: See also the idiom 心领神会 xīnlǐngshénhuì, "to understand tacitly".
70. 献丑 xiànchǒu
Literally: 献, "to offer; to present" + 丑, "ugly".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific) and 谦词 (self-deprecatory expression).
Usage: Used when presenting one's artistic creation or performance, to convey the sentiment that one's level of skill is low.
1) 大家让我画画,那我只好献丑了。
If you really must see me draw, you're in for an ugly treat.
2) 既然大家不介意,我就献丑了。
Since none of you seem to mind, let me give it a go and show you how indequate I am.
3) 与各位名家们的作品相比,我的作品难登大雅之堂,不敢献丑。
When compared to the works of the masters, my piece is utterly inelegant, and thus I dare not present it.
71. 屈就 qūjiù
Literally: 屈, as in 委屈, "to cause sb to feel wronged" + 就, "to take on [a post]".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used when asking someone to take on a post, with the face-giving implication that the position offered is beneath them but that they condescend to take it temporarily.
1) 王小姐肯屈就,真的是让公司全体董事会成员感到荣光。
The fact that Miss Wang is willing to lower herself to take this post is an honour for all the members of the company's board.
2) 如蒙屈就,不胜荣幸。
It would be an honour if you would condescend to take this post.
3) 诚盼您能来我公司屈就顾问。
I sincerely hope you can come to our company to take on a consultant role.
Note: See also its near-synonym 屈尊 qūzūn, "to condescend; to stoop to".
72. 冒昧 màomèi
Literally: 冒, "to offend" + 昧, "to offend".
Type of expression: 谦词 (self-deprecatory expression).
Usage: Used when saying something that one knows to be indiscreet or possibly rude.
1) 冒昧问一句,您的女儿今年多大了?
Excuse me for asking, but how old is your daughter this year?
2) 恕我冒昧,你今天的脸色不好,是不是哪里不舒服?
Excuse me for saying so, but you look a bit off-colour, are you feeling all right?
3) 我不揣冒昧提了这样的问题,请您一定原谅。
Please forgive me, but I took the liberty of raising this question.
73. 高足 gāozú
Literally: 高, "high; respected" + 足, "foot".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used as an appellation when referring to the students of others.
1) 这位青年学者是李教授的高足。
This young scholar is a student of Professor Li.
2) 原来您是闵老师的高足,失敬失敬。
Oh, so you are a student of Teacher Min, I'm sorry I didn't realise.
3) 孔子的高足有哪些?
Who were the disciples of Confucius?
74. 欠安 qiàn'ān
Literally: 欠, "to lack" + 安, "peace".
Type of expression: 婉词 (euphemism).
Usage: Used to describe someone has become ill or unwell.
1) 听说贵体欠安。
I have heard you have fallen ill.
2) 您身体欠安,注意要多休息。
You're not well. Be sure to get some rest.
3) 皇上近日龙体欠安,不能处理国事。
His Majesty has taken ill the past few days and is unable to handle matters of the state.
75. 惠存 huìcún
Literally: 惠, "to favour; to benefit" + 存, "to store; to keep".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used when presenting a gift, photograph, phone number, etc. to someone, to request that the other person keep it safe.
1) 这是我刚写的一张书法,希望您能惠存。
This is a piece of calligraphy I completed, please be so kind as to accept it as a keepsake.
2) 这是我的新号码,请您惠存。
This is my new number, please hold on to it.
3) 您好,这是我的简历,请您惠存,我感觉自己特合适贵公司。
Hello, this is my resume, please take a copy. I feel I am well-suited to your company.
Note: 惠存 huìcún is also used when signing an autograph or writing a greeting on the back of a photograph, e.g. 吾友索菲惠存 ("for my friend Sophie").
76. 千金 qiānjīn
Literally: "one thousand [pieces of] gold").
Type of expression: 敬称 (term of respect).
Usage: Used when referring to someone's daughter.
1) 您千金到上大学的年龄了吗?
Is your daughter of university age yet?
2) 梅梅是杨教授家的千金。
Meimei is the daughter of Professor Yang.
3) 令千金近来安好?
Has your daughter been well of late?
Note: 千金 qiānjīn can also imply a spoilt, princess-like daughter of a rich family, especially when used with 大小姐 dàxiǎojie, e.g. 她是个千金大小姐,惹不起 ("she is a spoilt princess, best not provoke her").
77. 芳龄 fānglíng
Literally: "beautiful age".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used when referring to the age of a young lady.
1) 请问您千金芳龄几何?
May I ask the age of your precious daughter?
2) 大学里的女生多正值芳龄。
Most women at university are at their best age.
3) 她正值二八芳龄。
She has just turned sixteen.
78. 伉俪 kànglì
Literally: 伉, "to be well-matched" + 俪, "to be coupled".
Type of expression: 普通词 (ordinary word), but used to convey a polite sentiment.
Usage: Used when referring to a married couple.
1) 钱钟书和杨绛在近代中国文学史上是一对著名的伉俪。
In the history of Chinese literature, Qian Zhongshu and Yang Jiang are a famous married couple.
2) 这一对伉俪可以说是志同道合,举案齐眉,相敬如宾。
This married couple are kindred spirits and treat each other with respect.
3) 衷心祝福贤伉俪!
Best wishes to the happy married couple!
79. 令爱 lìng'ài
Literally: "beautiful love".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used when referring to someone's daughter.
1) 令爱今年几岁了?
How old is your daughter this year?
2) 令爱是否上过大学?
Is your daughter attending university?
3) 令爱真是了不起,小小年纪就做起了生意。
Your daughter is amazing to have started doing business at such a young age.
80. 令郎 lìngláng
Literally: "beautiful young man".
Type of expression: 敬词 (honorific).
Usage: Used when referring to someone's son.
1) 令郎在哪所大学就读?
Which university does your son attend?
2) 令郎工作顺利吗?
Is your son's job going well?
3) 令郎真是才高八斗
Your son is extraordinarily talented.


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(OCA-DEPA) - On Sunday September 23, 2012, Archpriest David Mahaffey, Rector of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania was tonsured a riasophor monk by His Eminence, Archbishop Tikhon at St Tikhon's Monastery. Father David has served in a wide variety of capacities in the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, including Dean of the Philadelphia Deanery and Senior Lecturer at Saint Tikhon's Seminary. On September 15, 2012, the delegates at the Assembly of the Diocese of Alaska voted to present the name of Archpriest David Mahaffey in nomination to fill the vacant Episcopal See of Sitka and Alaska of the Orthodox Church in America.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Episcopal nominee Fr. David Mahaffey now riasophor monk
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Wow. So this is a strong indicator that the HS has all but accepted his nomination.ReplyDelete
I'm interested to see what he can do with the largest and poorest diocese he can do. Speaking with an Alaskan priest last year he told me that while there is a great need for priests up there, work/money is difficult to find unless they are Alaskan and receive subsistence. I hope to be a part of the op one day. By God's Grace may He bless the Alaskans with a good bishop!ReplyDelete
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|Epson Powerlite S4 Specs
|Native Resolution
|SVGA (800x600)
|Brightness (Manufacturer Claim)
|Zoom Lens Ratio
|None, digital zoom out
|Lens Shift
|Lamp Life
|2000 hours (full power) 3000 hours (eco-mode)
|5.7 lbs.
|2 years parts/labor, with an overnight replacement program
The Epson Powerlite S4 recently replaced their S3. For years, Epson's entry level projector entries, have been the top, or close to the top, selling entry level projector. This is not likely to change anytime soon, with the introduction of the S4, a low cost LCD based projector that is a low resolution projector (SVGA). There are far, far more XGA projectors out there, but the nature of "entry level" is that the Epson and other entry level SVGA models, have impressive sales numbers. I'll discuss issues of choosing SVGA projectors over XGA models (to save a few bucks) elsewhere in this review and also in our Seven projector comparison review that includes the S4.
The EpsonS4 image shown above, is of the front of the projector, with the sliding door protecting the lens, in the closed position.
Tthe Epson is a $699 list price projector, although dealer prices will vary slightly, don't expect a large discount off of that price. You are not likely to find any competitors for significantly less money, unless it is a discontinued model, or a refurbished projector. The S4, like it's predecessor should be extremely popular with the K-12 education crowd, as well as for thrifty businesses on a really tight budget.


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Meet Jane, distant cousin to Zombie Jill. Jane looks like she had a rough day at the gym and was ready for Netflix and chill when the plague hit. She's still in her comfy tank top shirt and yoga pants. In zombie world, she is ultra comfortable and ready to long walks down dark alleys and ice cream brains.
Jane has been with me since almost the beginning. She's a special zombie full of life and adventure. She loves exploding barrels and ragdolling effects. In the testing videos you've never really had the chance to see her up so close. I figured she deserved that much considering all her hard work. As far as her "brains", her core AI (Artificial Intelligence), it's done (this time, yes really). Granted there are bugs, but the core AI functionality is complete.
The biggest challenge was adapting the AI for Apex Path. But that solution was a mess from the beginning. All the videos showed how awesome it was, but the documentation was absolutely atrocious. The Grid layout blocked perfectly walk-able paths because there was an overhead object, like a pipeline. This was a very needed solution because as I edge closer to Procedural generated levels, dynamic paths and overhang ability was critical. This past Friday I made the decision to remove it and go straight NavMesh. Honestly, the Unity3d Navmesh isn't all that bad. The only real adaptation was getting the Wandering function to work without the need for waypoints. It was an extra function and off we go to the wonders of wandering zombies. The zombies now have a consistent speed in their different States as well. It was a big win to go backwards. I'm happy to say it wasn't as big of a setback as I'd anticipated.
As the above video shows, the zombies can hear and will mosey on over to investigate. If they see the player, they'll pick up the pace and give chase. Oddly enough, the switch to Navmesh fixed the inconsistent speeds with Apex Path. I only really needed to change a few functions and add in my own Quaternion rotation to face targets. I'm so bad at Quaternions, but they sound so cool.
Immortal Realm
This was the primary project until I ran into a wall with the Character Controller, Inventory, quest system…. all working together. Thankfully a solution was discovered searching for a completely different asset. I do believe I was looking for hats or funky steampunk glasses. So Immortal Realm is now migrating towards being an MMORPG. Granted, aside from being one hell of a mouthful to say "Massively multiplayer online role-playing game" I have nothing against MMO's. I grew up with them, I love playing them and now I'm going to make one.
Immortal Realm will feature a Skill Based combat system that skills level up with use. Crafting is a definite now. Basically everything you expect from an MMO will be in there, including character creation and customization. Initially we'll be on the island featured in the videos and as the game grows, more islands will be added. This will all be written into the story line and well, I'm really excited to be doing this. Excited that Immortal Realm has a bright future.
Their own websites
I have the domains registered and soon updates for each individual game will be featured on their own page. Chaos Rift Games will become more business professional and oriented towards "company" news and happenings. Links to the games to all go to their individual websites and everything will be much better off and less cluttered for it.
As always, I'm open to funding by "rich individuals or companies that have a few $hundred K or $million they don't mind losing". We're planning a Kickstarter Campaign early 2019 and are ramping up demos and game information up to the event.
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The first film was always intended to begin a series, and a third installment was announced in June 2017. Much of the returning cast and crew was confirmed in February 2018, with new members joining that May. Filming began that month and lasted through November, taking place in New York City, Montreal and Morocco.
John Wick: Chapter 3 was theatrically released in the United States on May 17, 2019, by Summit Entertainment. It received positive reviews from critics, with praise for the fight choreography, visual style, and Reeves' performance.


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Government figures show that the Irish economy has prospered overall throughout this year, despite the backdrop of Brexit and political uncertainty.
Government figures show that the Irish economy has prospered overall throughout this year, despite the backdrop of Brexit and political uncertainty. Just last month, the Irish Exchequer published a report which showed that Ireland could well record a budget surplus in 2019. Across the first three quarters of this year, the Irish Republic recorded a €2.9 billion Exchequer deficit in comparison to last year's €3.8 billion deficit during the same time frame. It is in fact €2 billion (38%) less than the government expected. This improved financial position has been the result of a healthy tax revenue take (2% ahead of profile and up 9% year on year) and lower spending levels (1% behind profile and up 6% year on year).
The Exchequer has also benefited from strong Corporation Tax revenues. Throughout September of this year, Corporation Tax take amounted to €5.8 billion, €558 million (11%) ahead of pre-year expectations and a 13% increase on last year. Much of the focus on Corporation Tax will again come during the final part of the year, as tax coffers swell around now due to the submission of tax returns. Other notable revenue gains came as a result of a €15.7 billion income tax take (up 8% year on year) and VAT returns increasing by 6% year on year to €12.3 billion.
With growth ongoing in these two categories it appears that the economy is continuing to strengthen. However, worryingly capital expenditure, which took the brunt of austerity cuts in spending, is still 4% behind where it should be.
Then of course there's the issue of Brexit. While October's Exchequer returns look positive, there isn't much that the government can do in preparation for a potential no-deal withdrawal of the UK from the EU. Given the boost Corporation Tax take and the Irish economy being at the top end of Euro Area growth for several years, it's suggested that budget surpluses should have been recorded for the last three years plus. This would put Ireland in the best position to weather possible external storms.
What is crucial - and remains to be seen - is the financial approach by the Exchequer if a no-deal Brexit does in fact happen. The uncertainty brings about a sizeable margin of error, although the Budget will be set assuming economic growth of 0.7% in 2020 even if a no-deal Brexit plays out.
For many years, the government has recognised that research and development (R&D) is hugely beneficial, not just for individual companies but to the country's economy as a whole. However, it recognises that the costs involved can be high and often act as barrier to innovation, especially for smaller companies and start-ups.
In order to help with these costs, the government launched the R&D Tax Credits scheme in the year 2000. Administered by the Revenue, the credit offers Irish companies a reduction in their Corporation Tax bill of up to 25% of their R&D expenditure. The benefit is received either as a tax credit, or as a cash payment (subject to certain conditions being met). The 25% credit is available in addition to the 12.5% Corporation Tax deduction at the standard rate, meaning an effective overall benefit of 37.5% - a generous amount in anyone's book.
When a company spots a gap in the market or a problem to be solved and starts looking at potential solutions, it will very likely develop a new product, service or process. Alternatively it may work towards updating an existing one. Furthermore, work may be undergone to extend the company's knowledge within a particular field; all of this is what's referred to as R&D.
R&D tax relief is typically available for R&D projects carried out across a very broad range of technological and scientific areas. These include engineering, software development, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, financial services, food and beverage production and agriculture.
The Revenue stipulates that R&D work must seek to 'advance technology or science' and attempt to resolve a particular level of uncertainty. Put simply, if your company is taking risks in working to develop something that will advance the technological or scientific knowledge in your field, and there's been some trial and error involved, then it's likely to be eligible. Work could include:
R&D Tax Credits can help with R&D costs that are occurred right from the start of a project all the way through to the end of its "uncertainty" (i.e when testing is complete). This includes the costs associated with:
Put simply, the team at Myriad Associates are experts in R&D tax relief. We can help you prepare your current or retrospective R&D Tax Credit claim and ensure you maximise your claim. Our tried and tested methods are second to none, and we have many years' R&D tax relief experience behind us.
Myriad Associates will work with you to achieve a maximised and successful claim, plus we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have along the way. Call the Dublin-based Myriad Associates office today on +353 1 566 2001 or use our contact form and one of the team will get back to you.
Quicker revenue payments, removal of payroll tax restriction and the option to apply this to FY2022 provides huge boosts for R&D Tax Credits in Ireland
In this blog, we will explore the role of R&D tax credits in digital transformation and how companies can optimise their use to fund their digital transformation projects.
Embrace the power of R&D Tax Credits and fuel innovation in your Agri-Tech business in Ireland. This blog helps you navigate the intricacies of these credits, highlighting eligibility, application process, and how they can propel your Agri-Tech advancements.
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In the afternoon, we took my disgustingly dirty car to the car wash and had fun roaming around the store at the car wash. These were some of the goodies we found...
Insta Weekend: This Girl Can Shop!
In the afternoon, we took my disgustingly dirty car to the car wash and had fun roaming around the store at the car wash. These were some of the goodies we found...
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That MK watch is gorgeous! That fake Viagra at the car wash is pretty hilarious...guess people are going there to do more than just wash their cars!ReplyDelete
The Tiny Heart
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Love your white MK watch, it's so pretty!ReplyDelete
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
I love chart house! My favorite is their lava cake!ReplyDelete
Love your white watch!
Sounds like you had a jam packed weekend! I did some shopping too but it was all online. Can't wait to get the stuff in!ReplyDelete
Fashion and Beauty Finds
Hahaha "stiff nights" hahahaa. Your seaside dinner sounds amazing! And I love sleepy pups :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 20, 2013 at 9:55 AM
What a weekend! LOVE Chart House, that sounds like the perfect start :) And yay for retail damage!ReplyDelete
xx, Emily
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what are your thoughts on the beach babe spray?! was debating between that and the bumble and bumble kind...ReplyDelete
Sounds like a fun weekend...especially your night in, brunch, and retail therapy :)ReplyDelete
The Other Side of Gray
LOVE your new MK watch and the sexay wedges! I went a lil overboard shopping online this weekend myself! It always make a girl happy ;-)ReplyDelete
Great photos, of course my favorite one is the one with the shoes!ReplyDelete
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Ah your weekend looked like it was fantastic! Love the new watch!ReplyDelete
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Can MRP be successful without 98 percent inventory accuracy?
Effective MRP requires prioritizing inventory accuracy and true troubleshooting over a reliance on safety stock and other compensating factors.
The old rule of thumb says that material requirements planning (MRP) requires an inventory accuracy of 98%. Although this level of accuracy is a worthy goal, there's nothing magic about it other than it is quite stringent -- but also achievable.
A company's MRP can be successful with less accurate inventory records, but the higher the accuracy, the better the results. And by results, I mean the ability to achieve high levels of availability with less inventory on hand. Lower accuracy levels either reduce availability (more stockouts) or require more inventory to achieve the availability level, or both.
Obviously, high inventory accuracy is important. Also important are bill-of-material accuracy, stable schedules and avoiding late changes that disrupt ongoing activities and negate previously developed plans and schedules.
MRP systems are designed to accommodate the inevitable limitations that manufacturers deal with every day, including record inaccuracy, late deliveries and unexpected scrap. Your system has provisions for compensating factors built into the database that the MRP calculation uses to make up for these challenges.
Safety stock is the compensating factor with which most people are familiar. It drives extra inventory into the system so that small disruptions don't cause a shortage. Having a modest amount of safety stock is a prudent operating strategy. Too much safety stock (more than necessary to overcome those small errors) provides no benefit and increases inventory balance -- something most companies try to avoid.
Other compensating factors include shrinkage allowance to cover for losses outside of production (e.g., theft, damage in the warehouse); scrap factor or yield factor for losses that occur during production; "safety" lead time -- giving suppliers or the plant a falsely early due date so a late completion or delivery does not cause a shortage; and adjusted bill-of-material quantity per to compensate for component losses or component quality problems.
Remember that any of these compensating factors drive higher inventory levels -- a necessary cost of business to prevent disruptions caused by shortages. Compensating factors should be used wisely and only enough to achieve that objective. Performance improvement and inventory reduction result from identifying the underlying problem (e.g., late delivery, record inaccuracy), taking action to improve the situation, and then reducing the compensating factor in the planning system so that the compensating inventory is reduced.
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West Ham ended Manchester City's four-year hold on the League Cup on Wednesday as Liverpool and Tottenham booked their places in the quarter-finals.
City's record run in the competition came to an end at the London Stadium as the Hammers emerged 5-3 winners from a penalty shootout after both sides were guilty of missing plenty of chances in a 0-0 draw.
Phil Foden was the only man to miss from the spot as Mark Noble, Jarrod Bowen, Craig Dawson, Aaron Cresswell, and Said Benrahma all found the net for David Moyes' men.
"Nothing is eternal," said City boss Pep Guardiola. "We fought a lot to win and win and win this competition.
"Four times in a row is a fantastic achievement and next season we come back to try and win it again."
Nathan Ake, John Stones, Ilkay Gundogan, and Raheem Sterling all wasted big opportunities to extend City's 21-game unbeaten run in the competition as the scoreline belied a contest that raged from one end to the other.
Foden was thrown on along with Jack Grealish in an attempt to win the game from Guardiola.
But the England international pulled City's first penalty wide and stand-in goalkeeper Zack Steffen could not bail his teammate out despite getting a hand to Bowen and Benrahma's strikes.
Liverpool will now fancy their chances of winning the League Cup for the first time in nine years, but had to overcome a poor start to win 2-0 at Preston.
The Reds had scored 30 goals in eight previous away games this season, but a much-changed side from Jurgen Klopp failed to hit the heights of Sunday's famous 5-0 win at Manchester United.
"As a team we can play better, but individually I saw a few really nice performances and that's absolutely OK," said Klopp.
"It's all about getting through to the next round, that's what we did. That it would be difficult with 11 changes was clear."
Preston had by far the better of the first half as Adrian made a point-blank save from Sean Maguire, Neco Williams cleared off the line and Brad Potts fired over within a matter of seconds.
Liverpool were clinical as they went in front with their first shot on target just after the hour mark as Williams' cross was acrobatically flicked home by Takumi Minamino.
Klopp's men then controlled the final half-hour and doubled their lead in spectacular fashion when Divock Origi's back heel dinked the ball over Declan Rudd.
Tottenham's bid for a first trophy since they last won the League Cup in 2008 remains on course as Nuno Espirito Santo was rewarded for naming a strong side with a 1-0 win at Burnley.
Lucas Moura scored the only goal 22 minutes from time with a powerful downward header from Emerson Royale's cross.
Leicester also needed penalties to see off Brighton after an entertaining game ended 2-2.
The Foxes twice pounced on Brighton gifting possession away in dangerous areas to take the lead through Harvey Barnes and Ademola Lookman in the first half.
Adam Webster and Enock Mwepu levelled for the Seagulls, but Mwepu and Neal Maupay failed to beat Danny Ward from the spot.
Brentford reached the last eight for the second consecutive season with a 2-1 win at Stoke thanks to first-half goals from Sergi Canos and Ivan Toney.


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HSBC to refund credit card cash withdrawal fees for UnionPay card users
Cash advance fees
Readers, we have a result. Whether it was because of persistent badgering by this column, based on your experiences, or direct customer complaints, HSBC has agreed to refund the fees if you have no option but to use your credit card to get cash overseas.
To recap on the ongoing saga of HSBC's change to chip ATM cards, the bank has finally given me answers. HSBC switched from the globally accepted Cirrus and Plus clearing systems – the symbols on the back of your plastic cards – to the cheaper, China-based UnionPay system earlier this year. When they told customers, as they claim they did, I and many others missed it and as a result, got stranded, cash-less, overseas. Because ATM machines which support UnionPay are not that common outside Hong Kong and China. And overseas HSBC branches are not that numerous either. In the past, you could poke your Cirrus/Plus card in pretty much any ATM anywhere and extract cash. Not any more.
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In fact, your HSBC ATM card will not even work in HSBC machines in nine countries. Many customers only realise this when they get there. In addition, the bank unilaterally re-set everyone's overseas cash withdrawal limit to zero on March 1. Again, few people got the message. I and many others were caught out. Now, to get cash overseas, customers must inform their branch before travelling. To be sure, go in person. When I tried to do this retrospectively from the Taunton HSBC branch in England, the bank's phone banking headquarters refused to believe their own manager was who he said he was, so no dosh.
It goes on and on. HSBC says you can still access the Cirrus network via your credit card to get cash overseas, if you link all your accounts. But there's a snag as customers have discovered – not every foreign bank will give you this option. So you are forced to take a cash advance on your credit card, for which customers have been charged. One Hong Kong customer finally got the charges refunded when she returned from having to use credit card cash in Holland. The bank said it was a "one off goodwill gesture" but this has now changed. Read on.
HSBC explains
So here is HSBC's chance to clear up the muddle.
The bank's spokesperson says: "First, to comply with HKMA requirements, the overseas ATM daily withdrawal limit for all ATM and credit cards issued by all banks in Hong Kong has been reset to HK$0 from 1 March 2013. To continue to use the service, all holders of ATM cards issued in Hong Kong are required to perform the activation."
The HKMA requirement was introduced to protect Hong Kong bank customers when they use the ATM withdrawal service overseas, they say. (It first and foremost protects the bank, of course) This is applicable to all ATM and credit cards issued by all banks in Hong Kong. "Cards that are issued outside of Hong Kong are not subject to this Hong Kong-specific requirement." This is a weird one. It seems HSBC only care about the security of Hong Kong-based customers – in Malaysia last week HSBC had not even heard of the new chip ATM cards.
But I digress. HSBC again: "Separately, for the greater protection of ATM users, HKMA has mandated all banks in Hong Kong to adopt chip-based technology for ATM services. UnionPay has been selected as our network provider for ATM chip cards. HSBC ATM chip card customers can withdraw cash from all HSBC ATMs in the world (except nine markets: Argentina, Brazil, France, Greece, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama and Turkey) as well as from ATMs which are covered by the UnionPay network."
The Netherlands, HSBC adds, is also currently not covered by UnionPay's ATM network. So it's actually 10 countries. "Customers travelling to markets that are not covered by the UnionPay network are advised to link their bank account(s) to their HSBC Visa/MasterCard if they want to use the ATM service of the PLUS/CIRRUS network where available."
Then, the bank says the customer may choose on the overseas ATM they are using and which account they want to withdraw cash from on the PLUS/CIRRUS ATM network. Big 'but' here. "The availability of this function/feature is dependent on the ATM maintained by individual bank overseas; it would be difficult to provide a list of locations where this service is available." I had asked for such a list, since customers report they travel for hours in places like London, Dublin and Sydney without finding a UnionPay compatible bank ATM or HSBC branch.
Fee will be waived
HSBC continues that this is still a contingency option, in case customers find they encounter difficulties with a UnionPay or HSBC ATM. "If the ATM does not show such selection, cash withdrawal from credit card account will be charged with a cash advance fee, as was the case prior to the changes," the bank adds. "However, as a result of the current access issue, we will continue to waive the cash advance fee for customers having experienced difficulties with overseas withdrawal."
OK folks, your read it here first. They will refund the cash advance fee if you can't get at your bank account via your pre-linked credit card.
"Lastly, as reported in your paper last week, we are preparing to offer solutions in the next few months to customers who deem it necessary to access another international network in addition to the UnionPay network." This unfortunately, will be many of you. "There is currently no plan to change our existing network arrangements in the rest of Asia." Now, they admit there is a problem. But at least you no longer have to traipse from town to town as TV journalist Andrew Dawson did in Australia and Ireland, unable to find a UnionPay-friendly ATM.
Or you could, as HSBC helpfully advised customers in a recent letter, just get out some cash in foreign currency before you travel. Yes, seriously. Or you could switch banks – I hear others are still signed up to Cirrus. And thank you to all of you who have contacted me about this. Keep writingin with your money-related experiences.


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Does it seem like these days everyone's "liking," "tweeting," "following," "tagging," "streaming," "sharing," or joining the blogosphere? Are you feeling the pressure to jump on the social media bandwagon … but concerned that you don't have enough information or expertise to do it properly? Don't stress about it! We'll show you how to take full advantage of social media's strengths, easily incorporate a social media program into your organization's marketing strategy, and join the rest of the interactive online business community.
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- Research your current online positioning — What are people already saying about you? What do they want to do that they currently can't?
- Define your goals and objectives regarding social media — what do you hope to achieve?
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The Peanut Enters Stage Left
The office was split between the people that ate their lunch at their desks and those that drank their lunch offsite. It was a very different time with ashtrays still a fixture in all conference rooms. I was content eating the lunch my wife had packed in a nondescript brown bag and being pleasantly surprised at her occasional little additions. One day, she threw in a small bag of peanuts. For some reason, I offered them to my three cubicle mates by quietly placing them on the communal table in the center of our shared space. It was not long until Bill, our boss, missiled past our cubicle's entrance on the way to one of his ever-critical planning meetings. With hardly a glance into our workspace, he made an instant course correction to the coordinates of our peanut-laden table. He sat his papers next to the peanut bowl, freeing both hands for the delicate job of shelling peanuts. He focus was suddenly on shelling, eating, and talking. We heard about his upcoming meeting (which would fall into dismal disrepair without him, so he must hurry) as he carefully extracted the meat, dutifully depositing the shells in the dustbin, and slapping their contents into his mouth as one might knock back a shot of cheap whiskey. We sat in amazement of his openness. Within a few minutes, he depleted the peanuts and vanished. My cubicle mates and I stared at one another in shock—communication.
Refining The Tool
Over the next few weeks, the small bags from my lunch grew to five-pound bags of Hoody's unshelled salted peanuts stored under my desk. The Baggie and trashcan were replace with two nice bowels—one for peanuts and another for the empty shells—both of which my wife had found at a garage sale. We discovered that shelled peanuts were ineffective—people just grabbed a handful and ran. Unshelled peanuts required two hands, a place to conveniently dispose of the waste, and, most importantly, time. Shelling produced only two peanuts, not enough to quench your appetite or impede conversation. It was the perfect combination of lack of satiation, effort, and tending to addictive traits to create the proper dwell time for conversation. We were exploiting his weaknesses and manipulating our boss's behavior.
Don't Talk With Your Mouth Full
Information flowed, people understood the goals, and anxiety waned. All for peanuts. In later years, I have found that cherries, grapes, and crackers and hummus all have the same effect. Variety of fair brought the curious. The key was the item needs two hands or a pit, and cannot fill the mouth. Eating one must only whet the appetite. Regardless of my title or stature, it is a trick I continue to employ.
The Peanuts in Reverse
There is more to learn from this than how to get information from superiors. Hidden in it is the value of unstructured spontaneous communication. This is at the heart of the age-old form of "management by walking around." Walk into a subordinate's office and simply ask how they are doing. The first few occasions bring skepticism, but as it becomes the norm, people open up and tell you what actually is going on. The two key ingredients are:
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Early each spring, just as the blush of new life begins to show in the Vermont countryside, sugaring time starts at the Robb farm. Charlie Jr. collects the sap and then the sap's slowly boiled down the traditional way, with a wood-fired arch. Our maple syrup is the perfect match for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream. For the 2011 season, we issued a new logo, which was once Great Grandpa Betterley's label (circa 1890), for our syrup products. Designed in a vintage print style, the logo features two men gathering sap with traditional collecting buckets and a yoke carrier with a sugar house and maple orchard in the background.
The Robb Farm produces 100% pure & natural maple syrup with nothing added, free of contaminants – that means, no formaldehyde, pesticides, or chemicals. The Robb Family has been maple sugaring for generations, practicing sound woodland stewardship, taking great pride in the hard work required to bring you the very finest pure maple syrup. The sugarhouse is a special feature of this six-generation farm. Built in February 1998, to replace the old 1920s sugarhouse that "gave up", it was decided to make it a little more accessible to the road. We are ramping up our operation from 2200 taps to 8500 taps. We have also converted part of the old milking room into a kitchen where we will be making all of our value-added products such as maple candy, maple ice cream, and maple-coated nuts.
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