Dr. C. Answers:
How do you know when to say "yes" instead of "yeah?"

"Yeah" is an informal version of yes, so you will often hear American students saying it to their peers or family members. "Yes" is more polite to say, so it is commonly used at job interviews, formal events, or when answering to a person you respect or want to impress. If you are not sure which to use in different situations, it is always safe to stick with "yes!"

Dr. C. is the conversational English program's doctor of conversation. She is here to answer any and every question you may have about English usage, so please, ask away! Send an email to guts-ce@rso.wisc.edu with your questions.