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mo_on
19 set 2016

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  • Inglese (Stati Uniti)
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To : English native teachers.

Hi,

I teach english as EFL in Korea.

I want to ask a question.


Is it unnatural for students to say "Yes, sir" to a teacher in elementary school?

what about in middle school or high school or college?

I learnt to add "sir" is polite way of talking to teachers.

But some said it's not natural.

I ask you for help to clarify this issue.


Thanks in advance.

Wish you a good week. ^^

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Utente eliminato
19 set 2016

The answer really depends on the individual person and where they are from (culture, the way they are taught etc). I am a university student studying in Singapore and I'd say it is 100% unnatural. I personally would never say "sir" to a teacher, professor, or whoever.

Over here, we are taught to address teachers with their title and surname. eg.. Yes ms tay, no mr tan.. etc.

The only time I have used "sir" in my life was when I was in the army and I was talking to officers.

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VAHeart
19 set 2016

  • Inglese (Stati Uniti)

I always grew up saying yes ma'am/yes sir. However I have met teachers who did not like this because they came from a different region where it's not considered rude to just say yes or no.

ekisman
19 set 2016

  • Inglese (Stati Uniti)

Don't Koreans say something like "Yes, teacher"? I think it's the same kind of respect. So although "yes, teacher" would be a little unnatural in English (I suspect it's only because sir/ma'am is just one syllable and thus easier to pronounce), it's not wrong nor rude.

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AustinLee223
19 set 2016

  • Inglese (Stati Uniti)

Yes, it is common practice in order to show respect. Some people do not think it is necessary. And I think those people are very rude. Yes sir, no sir, yes ma'am, and no ma'am.

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To : English native teachers. Hi, I teach english as EFL in Korea. I want to ask a question. Is it unnatural for students to say "Yes, sir" to a teacher in elementary school? what about in middle school or high school or college? I learnt to add "sir" is polite way of talking to teachers. But some said it's not natural. I ask you for help to clarify this issue. Thanks in advance. Wish you a good week. ^^
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