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What is the approprite way to use the following words

1) 네
2) 예
3) 응

I realize that they are all forms of "Yes or Yeah" but is there a level of formality, and situations in which a certain expression is more appropriate? Like if you are talking to a boss or to child or male or female?

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For learning: Korean
Base language: English
Category: Culture

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    We use 네 and 예 when we say yes to older people, strangers or those who are not very close personally even though they are younger than you and 네 and 예 are perfectly interchangeable.
    We say 응 to younger people.

    1) 네 Is the standard polite form
    2) 예 Is the most formal way to say yes
    3) 응 is casual ;)

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