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    The importance of cultural

    Understanding when

    planning

    a trip overseas.

    For the cultural visitor

    On business or pleasure

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    According to Chamberlain, Culture represents the values, norms, andtraditions that affect how individuals of a particular group perceive, think,

    interact, behave, and make judgments about their world

    (Chamberlain 2005: 197)

    There is nothing more terrible than ignorance in action.Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    (1749 -1842)

    As cited in Flamini, R 1997 Passport Germany: Your Guide to German business,customs and etiquette, p. 18, San Rafael, World Trade Press.

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    Destination Germany

    Germany is the seventh largest country in Europe. Germany has shared boarders with France,

    Poland, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Denmark, Austria and Switzerland. It has a population

    equivalent to 1/3 of the population of the USA ( in a much smaller area).

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    A Google search reveals many potential

    sources of information.

    957,000 results

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    Guidebooks offer many insights into understanding the dos and taboos of other

    culturesGermany is a land where many things are done differently .

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    What is knigge?

    Knigge a term the Germans use when referring tocorrect behaviour.

    Baron von Knigge lived from 1752 to 1796 as a writer and

    philosopher in northern Germany and coined the termKnigge with his publication "ber den Umgang mitMenschen" (How to Associate with People), which firstdefined the behaviours that signal a good upbringing andhow these should be passed from one generation to the

    next.

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    How Do Germans view themselves?

    Ridged yet Romantic, full of wanderlust (a zest and love of travel),

    organised, reserved, educated, successful, strong sense of national pride,

    straight forward (take everything at face value), direct, strive for consensus

    and stability and are very house proud and environmentally focused.

    Germans are not the stereotypical

    personas that some travellers think of.

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    Greetings

    Shaking hands is the established form of greeting in Germany.

    .Hand shakes with everyoneincluding children and ladies before men.

    Say Guten Tag (good day), not how are you!

    When being introduced to a woman wait to see if she extends her hand.

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    Introductions

    Douse title and last name to address people. Say Herr (Mr) or Frau

    (Mrs.) and do not use the formal pronoun du when talking to elderly peopleunless invited to.

    Addressing someone: Should I use "Du" or "Sie"?

    The use of "Du" or "Sie" is usually an important indicator of the type of

    relationship that people have with each other. As a general rule, "Sie" is used

    with anyone who is not a close friend or a family member.

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    Maintain eye contact when greeting

    someone.DO

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    DO - BE ON TIME

    Dont be late. Germansattach great importance to

    punctuality. You will win their

    favor if you keep your

    appointment on time!

    Apologise if you are late!

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    Germans can be considered the masters of

    planning.German culture values forward planning and knowing what they will bedoing at a particular time.

    Careful planning in ones personal and business life provides a sense ofsecurity.

    Rules and regulations allow people to know what is expected and plan their

    life accordingly.

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    Dress Etiquette

    Dontwear flashy jewellery and accessories (especially in EastGermany where such ostentation would be tactless, considering

    there is a lower standard of living). .

    Do wear understated, formal and conservative clothing forbusiness.

    DONTDO

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    Essen und Trinken: Eating and

    Drinking in Germany

    There are a few things you are allowed to

    eat with your hands. Wrstchen, the German

    version of a hotdog is one.

    Generally if you know your

    table manners you should

    be alright. Although, if youwant to be more

    specific

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    DontPut your hand in your lap while

    you are eating.

    Put your elbows on the table.

    Cut all of your food at one timecut one piece at a time

    Start eating before every one else.

    Eat with your hands

    No burping and slurping at the table.

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    DO Wait for every one to be seated.

    Wait for the host or hostess to propose a toast

    before commencing drinking.

    If invited for dinner bring a gift for your hosts.

    Place your napkin next to your plate if you need

    to leave the table (not on your chair!)

    Say Guten Appetit before beginning to eat.

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    Public Behaviour

    Dont get drunk inpublic. (Public

    drunkenness is frowned

    upon)

    DONT

    DontJay Walk(German drivers may not stop)

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    (dinner etiquette)

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