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Germany 

Country in western Europe

World¶s 4th largest economy by GDP

81.8 million inhabitant (most populous state of EU)

Home to 3rd largest no. international migrants.

Currency ± euro

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Berlin ±capital (a centre of contemporary arts, nightlife,

music and architecture)

It¶s 2nd largest exporter and 3rd largest importer of goods

High standard of living.

Eagle ± national bird

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Culture

Germany has a positive reputation around the globe.

"Das Lied der Deutschen" or "The Song of the

Germans" ± national anthem

A true beer-loving nation

Love their jobs. One without a recognized profession isa nobody.

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Meeting Etiquette

Formal greetings

A quick, firm handshake is the traditional greeting

Generally host introduces you to a group.

Titles and surnames used to denote respect

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German work culture

Common terms used to describe German work culture

include:

Aggressive

DistantStubborn

Obsessed with details.

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Personal space and privacy 

Germans maintain clear lines of demarcation between

people, places, and things

Work and personal lives are rigidly divided

Germans value their privacy

Communication styles may be perceived as direct, shortand to the point.

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Sport s

-int egral part of German life«.

Michael Schumacher

won 7 formula one

championship.

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Cuisines«..

Hearty meals

including meat ,pork,

beef & poultry

Black Forest Cake

German Chocolate Cake

commonly made with fresh fruitsapples, plums, strawberries

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Dinning et iq uett es

Remain standing until invited to sit down.

1. Table manners are Continental -- the fork is held in the

left hand and the knife in the right while eating.2. Do not begin eating until the hostess starts or someone

says 'guten appetit' (good appetite).

3. At a large dinner party, wait for the hostess to place her napkin in her lap before doing so yourself.

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The host gives the first toast.

An honored guest should return the toast later in

the meal.

The most common toast with wine is 'Zum

Wohl!' ('good health').

The most common toast with beer is 'Prost!'

('good health').

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Table manners

Do not rest your elbows on the table.

Do not cut lettuce in a salad. Fold it using your 

knife and fork.

Cut as much of your food with your fork as

possible.

Finish everything on your plate.

Rolls should be broken apart by hand.

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Dress Et iq uett e

1. Germans dress smartly. Not restricted to the dark blue

and dark grey suits.

2. Common for men to wear sports jackets and trouserswith a shirt and tie in business situations.

3. Women wear smart casual clothes and trousers.

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Meet ings and Negot iat ions

1. Germans plan ahead, ensure you bookmeetings at least 2-3 weeks in advance.

2. Applicable for long telephone conversations.

3. Meetings usually held between 11a.m.-1 p.m.and 3-5 p.m.

4. Avoid Friday afternoons, the holidays of months like July, August and December and

any regional festivals.

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Punctualit y 

Punctuality is a serious issue.

Germans typically plan their time carefully.

It is considered to be bad etiquette to be late

or early as it shows disrespect for the people¶s time.

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