Chinese phrase
别见外 bié jiàn wài
Meaning
Don't be so formal
When to use it
It tells someone not to be so formal or reserved. It is a friendly way to make a person feel welcome and invite open conversation.
Example dialogue
这次会议比较随意，别见外，你有什么意见就直接提。 zhè cì huì yì bǐ jiào suí yì bié jiàn wài nǐ yǒu shén me yì jiàn jiù zhí jiē tí
This meeting is pretty casual, so don't stand on ceremony. If you have an opinion, just say it directly.
好的，我就直说了，感谢提醒。 hǎo de wǒ jiù zhí shuō le gǎn xiè tí xǐng
Okay, I'll be direct, then. Thanks for the reminder.