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G erman

G erman. G erman Verbal and Nonverbal Communication. Germans only use little finger to point. U.S. people use there index finger to point. When German people count items with their fingers, Germans customarily start by numbering their thumb as one.

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G erman

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  1. German

  2. German Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Germans only use little finger to point. U.S. people use there index finger to point. When German people count items with their fingers, Germans customarily start by numbering their thumb as one. German value direct eye contact, particularly during face-to-face conversations, seeing it as a sign of honesty and interest in the discussion. A person who does not look you in the eye is regarded as untrustworthy and of weak character. Smiles are used with discretion, typically being reserved for close friends and family only. Germans do not normally smile to express politeness as is common in the United States.

  3. Education systems and literacy rate The German taught in school and used in the media is often not the German spoken daily. English is widely understood and many Germans from the former East Germany speak Russian. Literacy Definition are age 15 and over can read and write Literacy Rate Total Population are  99% Literacy Rate Males are 99% Literacy Rate Female are 99%

  4. Family Over the years its importance as the nucleus of life has if anything increased rather than decreased. For almost 90% of the population, the family comes first in their list. 72% of 12 to 25 year olds are of the opinion that being happy is dependent on having a family.

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