“Good morning!”
Is “good morning” China’s favourite greeting… even in the evening?
One of the TRU teachers visiting Tianjin has discovered how common this greeting seems to be. A few months ago I learned this for myself.
When walking into most restaurants and other businesses, sometimes a worker will say a polite and respectful Chinese greeting that, if you are not listening carefully, sounds a lot like the English words, “good morning.”
My British friend who understood the Chinese expression had a good laugh at me when I politely replied, “good morning,” while walking home one winter morning. Apparently I’m not the only one who has fallen into this trap. LOL!