你也跟我都这么见外
“You're treating me like a stranger, too.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我可指点不了你
“I can't give you pointers.”
你也跟我都这么 见外
“You're treating me like a stranger, too.”
你跟我直说
“You think I won't help you”
“Don't treat me like an outsider; just tell me what is really on your mind.”
Chinese social interaction sharply distinguishes between insiders and outsiders; being overly polite to an insider is seen as distancing and unnatural.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to act like an outsider; to be overly formal or polite
Commonly used among close friends or family to affectionately protest when someone is being too polite or hesitant to ask for help.
even being this way with me
Used to express mild grievance when someone you consider close treats you with unexpected formality.