3. English speakers do not distinguish between a formal and informal "you" (as in German, with du and Sie, and in Spanish, with tu and usted). This may mean differently than do that English speakers think about formality and informality German or Spanish speakers. And, indeed, people from outside the United States often comment on the informality of U.S. Americans, in social life, education, and business. As Geraldo, an exchange from Spain, observed, "It just amazes me how informal everyone is here-saying 'help yourself to a guest in your home and meaning it! And everyone ealling each other by first names, including teachers and students. This would never happen in my country.