Hey Lucy, I have a question I'd like to ask you.
Yes, go ahead.
Well, don't laugh. But I met this really nice woman through an online music group. I need some advice. You see, Claudia.
Ok, so it's Claudia.
Yeah yeah, she invited me to spend 2 weeks in Germany. She is planning on introducing me to her parents. What should you do when you greet someone for the first time in Germany?
Well, it depends upon your relationship with the person. Now Speaking of your girlfriend Claudia.
Hey, I didn't say she was my girlfriend.
Oh, ok ok, now, if you're meeting someone for the first time, like Claudia's parents, you should make sure you arrive on time.
Ok, so arrive on time. Uh, what about common greetings?
Well, Germans often shake hands and they use the person's family name unless they're really close friends.
Ok. What about with Claudia?
Uh, you can call her Claudia, shake hands and why don't you take her some flowers?