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Suzie Worthington
Do young people call each other 'Dear' in conversation?
No.
Older people might call someone 'Dear' as a term of affection, rather than using their name. An older husband might say to his Wife - "Hello Dear."
Young people don't call each other 'Dear' in conversation.
We will write letters, however, starting with ... "Dear Mohsen, I am writing to say thank you for your question. Yours Sincerely, Suzie.
Sep 10, 2019 12:56 PM
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2
Oh dear, English is a complicated language. ;)
September 10, 2019
1
Yes, Suzie, sometimes friends or coworkers could call each other "dear " and it's totally normal both in Russian and Hebrew, but it is bizarre and impolite if you hear it from a total stranger.
September 14, 2019
1
Would you tell me about “darling”? My husband call me darling and I wonder is it old school?
Thank you!
September 14, 2019
Saying that word even to a member of our family It's strange and no correct, I think so
A young native English speaker wouldn't use 'Dear' when speaking face to face with someone.
October 2, 2019
Saying that word even to a member of our family It's strange and no correct, I think so
October 2, 2019
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Suzie Worthington
Language Skills
English, French
Learning Language
French
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