c/c_German_Grade 12_Style linguistique et étiquette

Subject
Grade
Concept/Content
language formality and etiquette
Elaboration
For example:
  • elements of formal versus informal speech and writing (e.g., Konjunktiv I in writing)
  • etiquette, such as addressing people they have not met as Herr or Frau + surname/title (e.g., Herr Müller/Direktor) and using the formal address (Sie)
  • topic-specific jargon, abbreviations, and texting short forms (e.g., gn8 = gute Nacht; MfG = mit freundlichen Grüßen; LG = Liebe Grüße)
keywords
language formality and etiquette