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Nolwennig asked May 23, 2023

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Germans address others at work using: O Sie or Du O Sie ODu OMann

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Nolwennig asked May 23, 2023

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Answer: Sie

Explanation: it is formal and it is also repectful to say to someone you do not really know

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Sie or Du. Depending on how formal or informal the situation is- I would go with Sie.

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