the expression Excuse me 谁知道全文

The expression "Excuse me" is more often used in United States than in China.An American say s" Excuse me" when he wants to pass in front of someone,to leave a party or a dinner or when h e finds himself late for an appointment."Thank y ou" means to appreciate what someone has don e for you.An American says"Thank you" all day l ong.For example,he will say"Thank you" to the cashier when he had paid for his food.He will sa y"Thank you" to a student if he has just answere d the question.At home the husband will thank h is wife if she brings him a cup of tea.On the othe r hand,the wife thanks her husband for helping her with her housework.So the American peopl e's idea of being polite is quite different from our s.