Some Questions learning English for Native American-speaker's point of view! 1. What is the neutral word to call someone you don't know? If you aren't sure whether you want to use 'Ma'am or' Sir'? For example, when you talk someone on the phone and you want to be polite. But I am wondering if there is a word. 2. Quite often times, when I went shopping at the store when they call me 'Ma'am'. Almost always that person kept on talking to coworkers and didn't even listened to what I said which happened at a different store with the different person. People use 'Ma'am' or 'Sir in order to appear polite when they can't help himself but act rather rude. 3. 'many people' can be also said as: 'a large group of people'; a lot of people'; 'a whole bunch of people'? Thank you for helping me learn! There are many things that I am not sure.

When describing many people Do you say; ' a large number of people'? How about 'a large number of people'? The difference between ' a large amount of ' and ' the large number of'? Thank you for your time.

Use of 'the' before a noun. 'I can see redness around your lips.' Do you put 'the' before 'redness' in this sentence? Do I always need to put 'the' before a noun?

What's the difference between? What's the difference between 'darn' and 'damn'?

Giving a compliment to someone. 'I think you are a smart person.' 'I think you are very intelligent.' Are they same? One is better than the other? Which compliment do you prefer if someone would say that to you?

Is it rude to call stranger a woman ? Is it rude to call a stranger a woman? Is It more polite to call her a lady?

Thank you for 'continuous support' or 'continued support'? What's the difference? Are both correct?

Complaint about my boss My intention is NOT to cause any problem for her. I would like to transfer to another without any issues. I like to speak with someone about my problems with the store manager, I would not want to have any tention between us and I would not want to have any problem in the future. Other manager would appreciate me more. If I could speak my mind without being judged..... If I could speak with someone confidentially without involving her, ( Gharda is like her friend. ) I will let go of any problem I had with her. Past year has past without having any major problem. I have never had any problems with any of the managers but her for the past years I have been with TJMax. If I could transfer to another xxxx location without having Sabrina getting involving this..... Other managers would appreciate me more. I have had some issues since she has become the store manager in this location. It's never a good idea to speak up for me and some other people after Sabrina has become the store manager. She makes me look bad to other managers. She would make other managers think I complain too much.. That's one cordinater told me. And, I completely agree with her. She used to be able to speak up openly when she had had some issues before when other store manager was at this store. And she would not be judged because she spoke her mind. It's not like that any more. Sunday, I saw her. When I asked her if she changed my work schedule and didn't let me know about it. She didn't look at me in the eye. She didn't denyn my allegatio . She didn't answer my question. She said to me next time take a picture ..(so that I have a proof.) She is a smooth talker and expert at getting what she wants. But I am not. She and I have never gotten along. If I speak my mind, she didn't take it well. She would always comes back with a smart remark.It never a good idea to speak my mind with her. It makes me angry.It's best to keep my mouth shut with her. 1. When I asked her if I could work on sales floor.She never even consider that option. She flat-out told me she needed me in the backroom. Gharda told me I could train someone else. But I had to talk to Sabrina. 2. When I complains about other associates, she thought I was not nice enough. She had been in sensitive about m y feelings. She is always been like that. Other manager had been more understanding. It would balways my fault if I speak up to her about something I am not happy about. She made other managers to think I am not nice.