Is it common to say something like "You tired" out of courtesy?

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Winwin2011

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I went to a place by car with an American customer who may be aged over 70. It took us almost 2 hours to get there. The American looked like tired when we got out of the car. I wonder if it is common to say something like "You tired" out of courtesy in English speaking countries.
 
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You could say "I hope the journey didn't tire you too much" or "I hope you didn't find the journey too tiring".
 

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You could say "I hope the journey didn't tire you too much" or "I hope you didn't find the journey too tiring".

If I don't know whether the said American is tired, can I say 'Do you find the journey tiring?' or 'Does the journey tire you'? Or can I say 'Do you feel tired in the journey'?
 
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You could say something like, "Did you find the journey tiring?".
However, bhaisahab's suggestions are appropriate for the situation as well as showing polite concern for the elderly customer.
 

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As he's an American, he might find the word "trip" more natural than "journey."
 

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Note the errors in:

You tired (no verb).
Does the journey tire you? (This only works if it is a journey the man takes on a regular basis and you want to know if he always finds it tiring.)
Do you feel tired in the journey? (You can say "Do you feel tired from the journey?")
 
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