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The German coalition government has approved a new integration law requiring refugees to learn the German language and support themselves to receive long-term residence visas. The law allows the state to dictate where refugees live for three years and cuts benefits for those who refuse to attend integration courses.
Linguistic Formality and Cultural Shifts in Addressing Others
European languages such as French, Dutch, and German maintain formal and informal versions of the word "you," a distinction that does not exist in English. There is a noted trend toward informal address in professional settings, potentially influenced by the global reach of American media and English linguistic norms.
