这什么事 都可以事先打个招呼
“you can let me know in advance before anything.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你这是来 兴师问罪来了 我没这意思 我认为
“are you condemning me now? I didn't mean that. I think”
这 什么事 都可以事先 打个招呼
“you can let me know in advance before anything.”
我把人给你们带回来
“I brought him back”
“You bypassed me and showed a lack of respect; at least let me know before you make a move next time.”
In Chinese work culture, notifying someone in advance is an indispensable gesture of respect and face-giving, preventing colleagues from feeling undermined.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to give a heads-up; to notify in advance
Literally 'to say hello', but idiomatically means providing advance notice or clearing an action with someone.
in advance; beforehand
A practical adverb used to specify that an action or communication must precede the main event.