Great for getting someone's attention politely.

Germans appreciate politeness and straightforwardness, so start your sentence with this to be respectful.

Notice the soft 'z' sound! It's like a mix between an 's' and a 'ts'.

Formal 'you'. Use with strangers or in professional settings.

Using 'Sie' instead of 'du' shows respect, crucial in initial interactions in Germany.

Form a polite request by placing the verb before 'Sie'!

Sounds a lot like English, but pronounce it in three syllables: Kre-dit-kar-te.

Cash is often preferred in Germany, be prepared!

A straight, firm no. No is no in German.

Directness is appreciated and expected in German culture.

Adds a feeling of regret to your sentence.

Using 'leider' helps soften the negation, showing empathy.

A small but mighty word that places limitations.

Composed of 'Bar' (cash) and 'Geld' (money).

Cash transactions are more common in Germany than credit card use.