Insight Into How the German Culture Is

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Germany is a country of its own uniqueness and beauty. The country is located to the North of Europe, north east of France, west of Poland and below Denmark. Unification in

Germany was achieved in 1871, under the leadership of Prussian Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. Ever since that time period, the country has flourished into one of the thriving, top nations in the world economically. Within this report, readers will gain insight into how the German culture is, and how to do business with the Germans. To further grasp how to react around the Germans, there will be points giving readers guidance about what to do under sub headings such as the greeting and language, dining behavior to uphold around them, body language and non verbal communication as well as personal space needed between a person. To add on, readers will get to preview a taste of what meals German eat as well as their practices customs, holidays and historic sites to visit while in Germany. There are also helpful parts of the report that will explain the currency and exchange rate from American dollars to Euros and the type of weather experienced there. Overall, readers will gain a what to do and what not do list after finishing this report that will help them on their endeavors to do business with the Germans or just visit them as a tourist.

Greeting & Language/Dialect

When attempting to speak German try to become somewhat fluent in the language, if not try to learn very basic phrases. It will seem lazy if you speak only one simple phrase very fluently but can’t say anything else. English is a very popular language in Germany and many people there already speak it, so take that into consideration.

When greeting people a simple firm handshake with good eye c...

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...ul churches were made. In almost every city, town or village Christian places are visible to the public.

Conclusion

In the end, Germany is truly a beautiful and magnificent culture. Whether going to Germany for business or just to travel, it is a place where a person can get lost within the majestic nature of the culture. Despite their formal ways, they are good people at heart and can be a lot of fun to be around once taken the time to get to know them as with all people. With this report, the reader has been equipped with the basic necessity knowledge to enjoy and experience what Germany is and how to do business with the Germans. Always remember though that in a business envoriment keeps social life and ways out of the work place! Most of all never ever use your index to point at yourself in the head or use the okay sign as it is a symbol of disrespect!

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