Importance Of Etiquette In Germany

Etiquette Secrets: How to Behave in Germany

Germany is a wonderful country. But what do we know about it? Delicious sausages, excellent beer and good cars, and German punctuality are the key features. We invite you to learn more about this country.

Germans are very rational. They take everything serious and strictly follow different instructions and particularly, the etiquette rules.

Gestures

In Germany, handshakes are common. Both men and women shake hands at the meeting, acquaintance, and even when partying. It is considered impolite to hold another hand in a pocket while handshaking. It is also a bad manner to hide hands in pockets while talking.

We are taught that point to something and, even more, to someone with a finger – is impolite. In Germany, it is quite normal. The Germans can raise finger up or point to someone to attract the attention of the interlocutor. "The fist" means that the brain of the interlocutor is not bigger than the fist.

Germans love order and it begins with purity. It is not accepted to litter on the streets. The garbage in the big cities is sorted and sent for recycling. Thus, do not miss the trashcan, and clean up after your dog. For the latter, in the parks of major cities pet owners can find special racks with plastic bags. By the way, Germans love animals. You should always stop a car and let the animal cross the road, even if it is a frog. Neglecting this rule is considered as the lack of culture. There 's even a road sign to help