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Originally Posted by frau kaleun
I don't know how strictly the du/Sie divide is maintained in modern German as spoken by the younger generation but the old rule I remember is, "only God, children, pets, close friends, and family are du -everybody else is Sie!"
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Itīs not quite as strict, i.e. coeds and coworkers are usually "per du", but still lots of possibilities to **** up and embarace yourself.
I guess itīs something you get used to rather fast, tho. Like people you just met the other day greeting you with hugs and kisses in francophone countries.