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Old August 03, 2011, 10:59 PM
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EDITED to add: I hope my Spanish is understood by Marmoset, the person who asked the original question. If you have problems understanding, let me know and I'll translate it for you..
I'm good, Luna, thank you, I appreciate the Spanish answer since it challenges me.

Thanks evreryone for your answers. I've got it.
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Old August 05, 2011, 12:15 AM
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Por curiosidad.

Quiero saber si la gente en estes días todavía se usa la palabra y la forma de Usted en situaciones formales. ¿Se ha volvido obsoleto? ¿Depende del país? ¿Depende de la edad del hablante?

Por ejemplo, mi amiga es veterinaria. A veces quiere usar un poquito de español con sus clientes (los dueños, no los animales ). ¿Siempre puede decir, «Cómo estás?» o hay casos en que debe decir, «Cómo está Usted»?

Muchas grácias.

Of course yes, still you can use the word Usted for speak politely with someone.

Buenos días.

Como esta usted hoy?

I hope that example can help you.
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Old August 08, 2011, 10:04 AM
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Por curiosidad.

Quiero saber si la gente en estes(ESTOS) días todavía se usa la palabra y la forma de Usted en situaciones formales. ¿Se ha volvido(VUELTO) obsoleto? ¿Depende del país? ¿Depende de la edad del hablante?

Por ejemplo, mi amiga es veterinaria. A veces quiere usar un poquito de español con sus clientes (los dueños, no los animales ). ¿Siempre puede decir, «Cómo estás?» o hay casos en que debe decir, «Cómo está Usted»?

Muchas grácias.

Sí que se sigue usando. Aquí en España cuando te diriges a alguien que no conoces le dices "¿Cómo está Usted?. También se usa con personas mayores y con gente de un nivel (intelectual o profesional) superior al tuyo.
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@Crotalito and José, thank you for your input.
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I think another use for usted can be where you want to keep a relationship at "arms-length" in situations where you would otherwise probably be using the tu. For example a work colleague who you simply don't like very much.
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I think another use for usted can be where you want to keep a relationship at "arms-length" in situations where you would otherwise probably be using the tu. For example a work colleague who you simply don't like very much.
Oh, yes. I've done that several times..
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