> while the second-person plural “vous” is used when speaking to a group, or to an individual of higher social rank (such as an employee to a manager). From my

> while the second-person plural “vous” is used when speaking to a group, or to an individual of higher social rank (such as an employee to a manager). From my experience "vous" is not always about social rank, but often about "distance". If you go to a supermarket, you'll use "vous" with the employees and they'll use it with you. Most of the time when I use "vous" the other person will also use it. "vous"/"tu" cases are more rare.