Willkommen!

Introductions in German

Wie geht’s?

“Du” situation…

Gut, danke.

How are you?

Good, thank you.

“Sie” situation

Wie geht es

Ihnen?

Gut, danke.

How are you?Good, thank you.

When to use Du:

• When close friends are talking

• When talking with family

• When talking to children

• When talking to pets

• Whenever you are invited to do so…

When to use Sie:

• When ordering at a restaurant

• With a teacher

• With a boss or fellow workers

• With anyone you don’t know

• Whenever you are not sure which one to use, choose “Sie”.

Du oder Sie?(Informal or Formal?)

Bonus Question: Du oder Sie?