说这话 咱都这么熟了
“Come on, we're old friends.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
谢了
“Thanks a lot.”
说这话 咱 都这么熟了
“Come on, we're old friends.”
感谢你照顾我生意
“Thanks for supporting my business.”
“Don't treat me like a stranger; you don't need to thank me.”
Over-politeness or saying thank you too formally among familiar Chinese peers can be perceived as distancing, so brushing it off reaffirms Closeness.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
why say such a thing, don't mention it
Used idiomatically to dismiss excessive politeness or thanks among close peers.
so well-acquainted, so close
Refers to a close relationship where formalities are unnecessary.
Emphasizes the established state of mutual familiarity.