by: wesley sledge. population: 82 million location: -----> religion: 67.07% christianity
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GermanyBusiness Presentation
By: Wesley Sledge
Basic Info. Germany Population: 82 Million
Location: ----->
Religion: 67.07%Christianity
Main Facts on Germany Flag:
Meaning of Flag• Yellow - a symbol of
generosity• Red - hardiness, bravery,
strength• Black – Determination
Currency: Euro
1 Euro= 1.3 Dollar
Germany Need to Know Basis
Hooligans, most often drunken “skinheads,” have been known to harass or even attack people whom they believe to be foreigners or members of rival groups.
Illegal use of cell phone while driving anywhere!
Streets have separate lanes for bicyclists.
illegal to bring into, or take out of, Germany literature, music CDs, or paraphernalia.
Speed Limit: 150 k/h = 90m/h
Useful Words and SayingsENGLISH GERMAN
Hello – Goodbye-
Good morning- Good evening- Good night
Thank you-
Restroom-
Hallo Lebewohl
guten Morgen Guten Abend Gute Nacht
Danke
Toilette
Making Appointments
Germans don't usually feel comfortable discussing especially serious things “on the go” PLAN!
Make appointments well in advance. (not through telephone)
If you are late for any reason, you must call and notify.
Preferred business times are between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. or between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Avoid scheduling on Friday afternoons, most businesses are closed then.
Casually changing appointed times are not appreciated.
Business Dress Tend to dress in
more appropriate, muted colored clothing.
A simple jacket/blazer would be inappropriate.
Wear Dress shoes, no vans, nike, ect.
Women should avoid excessive jewlery.
Topics of ConversationGOOD BAD.
Sports, particularly soccer.
Travel, recent holidays.
Current Events, politics.
World War II
Holocaust
Personal Questions
Addressing OthersWOMEN MEN
Mrs. – Frau Ms. - Fraul
Mr. – Herr Sir - Her
Acceptable Behavior Do not assume
Germans speak English.
Firm brief handshake is proper for first arrival.
Kisses on cheeks are common only along close friends.
German drivers do not always stop for pedestrians.
Gift Giving Small gifts are
polite
Avoid giving substantial gifts in private.
Gifts are meant as “Thank you”
When returning home remember to write a thank you card.
Good gifts: quality pens, office
accessories, or imported liquor.
Negotiating Bring Plenty of
Business cards.
Be cautious with new ideas.
Detailed planning is valued.
Germans are less impressed with glitzy advertising, but more on the matter at hand.
German have no problems saying “no”.
Entertaining Dinner is more
appropriate for business meetings.
Wait for them to initiate business talk.
The person who offers the meeting usually pays at end of the meal.
Germans do not often entertain business associates in their home.
Dining Königsberger
Klopse
An East Prussian (now Poland) specialty, these meatballs in white sauce are flavored with capers and lemon juice and served with potatoes and pickled beets.
ConclusionGERMANY AMERICA
More Precise
Kisses among friends (all sex included)
Soccer
A bit more laid back.
Handshakes or hugs
Usually Football/ baseball