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Changes in the local Chinese language
2017-01-16 Since I've come to China, I have noticed a few changes with regard to how individuals talk here in Guangdong Province. I will write them in pin-yin.

1. A waitress used to be called "xiao jie." Now I'm told you can't say that anymore because it would be quite insulting. Now people say "Mei nu."

2. Nowadays I have noticed people will just say "zao" early in the morning instead of "zao shang hao."

3. Most noticeable, now everyone says "bye bye" either instead of "zai jian" or after it. A conversation does not feel complete without an English "bye bye."

I wonder if it's the same in other parts of China.




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RKSmith 2017-09-25 08:36

But over time this has changed. Because in 2007, xiaojie was not considered impolite. It was normal.

zoezoelong 2017-06-04 21:26

The waitress was seldome called "xiaojie". Because it is impolit. "Xiaojie" is an adress for someone who is making money by prositution in Guangdong. 
the culture is also affected by Hongkong,because it is near HK.

sjfreedom 2017-01-23 12:29

if you know Chinese well, you would find more and more English, Japanese and korean phrase are filling chinese people's daily conversation

SEARU 2017-01-21 21:47

The more you become interested in China, the more you will discover!

Ashikujaman 2017-01-18 11:28

One of Chinesse friend says only except Nanjing!Number 1.

1105852048 2017-01-18 03:45

It is common almost everywhere, except in very rural areas.

RKSmith 2017-01-17 16:11

Thank you.

voice_cd 2017-01-17 08:42

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