GERMANY-SOCIAL CUSTOMS

GERMANY SOCIAL CUSTOMS : 

GERMANY SOCIAL CUSTOMS

CULTURE : 

CULTURE What We Can Do about This…………? Learn it and analyze the Similarities and Differences with our Culture.

Heterogeneous society : 

Heterogeneous society German- Polish Majority Post –Soviet Majority Israelis Americans Influenced by WESTERNIZATION and DEVELOPMENT After Post War Period.

People reactions to strangers : 

People reactions to strangers Larger Personal Space Approximately 6 inches more space than North Americans. They are Hostile. They Do not Smile to Strangers .People smile only, “when there is something to smile about” and when their Business relations is going in the right directions.

Greeting people : 

Greeting people The standard formulas for greeting people “Guten Morgen” - good morning until about midday “Guten Tag”- good afternoon until about 5 o’clock “Guten Abend” - good evening “Wie geht es Ihnen?”- How are you? A very private question in Germany. When they are introduced to a friend or a person of same age “Hallo” is enough.

titles : 

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Slide 7: 

Business situations They shake hands at both the beginning and the end of a meeting. Additionally, a handshake is accompanied with a slight bow. Reciprocating the nod is a good way to make a good impression, as failure to respond with this nod/bow (especially a superior) may get them off to a bad start. They look directly into the person's eyes while shaking hands.

FLOWERS As an appreciation : 

FLOWERS As an appreciation Germans are often rather reticent with invitations to begin with. Only good friends can just drop in on each other unannounced. They send a brief note the following week thanking them for the invitation. Dinner guests often bring an odd number of flowers to the hosts. Flowers are unwrapped before they are given. Guests usually stand when the host enters the room and remain standing until offered a seat again. It is also courteous to stand when a woman enters the room. Arrangements are usually made in advance.

Being there on time : 

Being there on time Germans place a lot of emphasis on punctuality. They Arrive on time for every appointment, whether for business or social. Being late, even if it is only by a few minutes, is very insulting to a German executive.

Facial Expressions And Gestures : 

Facial Expressions And Gestures Pointing the index finger to one’s own head is an insult to another person. German’s ‘squeeze the thumb’ between the index and the middle fingers. Only the thumb tip is between the fingers; allowing it to protrude is an offensive gesture. In some areas, public displays of affection are not appropriate. It is considered impolite to talk to a person with your hands in the pockets.

Contd…. : 

Contd…. Do not chew gum while speaking. Men walk either to the left of or on the side closer to the street traffic of women. Clasp your hands together and raise them above your head to show appreciation. The thumbs up sign means one. Moving your hand back and forth means no. They say goodbye by raising the hand upward, with the palm out and wave the fingers up and down.

To get ober kellner attention : 

To get ober kellner attention In order to gain attention of the waiter call them either Fraulein” or “Herr ober” (waiter). Waving your hand or calling out is considered to be rude. TIPPING Tipping in restaurants and cafes is quite common in Germany. Generally the tips are around 5% (sometimes up to 10%) of the bill. If you do not tip it will not be considered impolite.

Refusal For An Invitation : 

Refusal For An Invitation Germans usually write a informal letter for their refusal to attend the celebration. “Entschuldigung sie “ – i am sorry are their mostly used words .

Social setting topics : 

Social setting topics

Business Setting Topics : 

Business Setting Topics The German manager concentrates intensely on two objectives: Product quality Product service. Relations between German managers and workers are often close, because they believe that they are working together to create a good product. If there is a third objective beyond quality and service, it is cooperation--or at least coordination— with government.

GERMANY-A LOW-CONTEXT CULTURE : 

GERMANY-A LOW-CONTEXT CULTURE