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20 May
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English (US)
Question about English (US)
How do you say this in English (US)? “How have you been professor”
Is it impolite? How can I say more politely on email?
How do you say this in English (US)? “How have you been professor”
Is it impolite? How can I say more politely on email?
Is it impolite? How can I say more politely on email?
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20 May
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- Portuguese (Brazil)
- English (US)
You refer to them as ms or mr + their last name.
Ex:
How have you been Ms Pratt
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- Portuguese (Brazil)
- English (US)
You refer to them as ms or mr + their last name.
Ex:
How have you been Ms Pratt
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- English (US)
@DdummieT I would add to this by saying if you are speaking to a college professor, chances are they actually go by Dr.
How have you been, Dr. Hong?
- English (US)
I would say that’s perfectly fine. You can also say, “How have you been, Professor [surname]?”

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