Time of Day Flashcards

Time Definitions

• Noon occurs precisely at 12:00 PM.
• Afternoon spans from 12:01 PM to around 5:00 PM.
• Evening is defined as the period from 5:01 PM to approximately 8 PM, coinciding with sunset.
• Night extends from sunset to sunrise, roughly from 8:01 PM until 5:59 AM.

Formal Titles in English

• Use formal titles in business contexts unless otherwise instructed.
• To attract attention, phrases like "Excuse me, Sir" or "Pardon me, Madam/Ma'am" are appropriate.
• Common greetings include "Hello Sir" or "Good morning, Madam/Ma'am."

Common Formal Titles

• Sir: Refers to any adult male.
• Ma'am: Used for adult females, particularly in North America.
• Madam: Also denotes an adult female in a broader context.
• Mr + last name: Applicable to any man.
• Mrs + last name: Designates a married woman using her husband's surname.
• Ms + last name: A neutral title for married or unmarried women, popular in business settings.
• Miss + last name: Specifically for unmarried women.
• Dr + last name: Utilized by some doctors, who may alternatively prefer "Dr" with their first name.
• Professor + last name: Used in academic environments for university instructors.