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Germany. By: Jennifer Scott Woodman Dawson Jose Rolz. German Etiquette is Formal. 1. Germans have an additional 6 inches of personal space then North Americans. 2. Titles are important show respect. For Example: “Hello, Herr Smith or Frau Johnson”. Invitation to a German Home.
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Germany By: Jennifer Scott Woodman Dawson Jose Rolz
German Etiquette is Formal 1. Germans have an additional 6 inches of personal space then North Americans. 2. Titles are important show respect. For Example: “Hello, Herr Smith or Frau Johnson”
Invitation to a German Home Germans are accepting of gifts: Typically chocolate and flowers. If you bring a bottle of wine it is important that it is imported (French or Italian). Gifts are given to the host.
Doing Business in Germany • No personal relationship • No humor in meetings • Do not have Open Door Policy • Communication is formal • Follow Protocols • Straight-forward/ to the Point • Punctual with time and documentation
Scheduling & Follow-Up • 1-2 weeks Notice • Request in German • Do not cancel • Have an agenda • Ask for follow-up meeting before you leave
Dress • Men: • Dark Suits • White Shirts • Conservative Tie • Women: • Business Suits • Conservative Dresses • Little Jewelry
Germans are punctual and conservative • Germans have strict business practices • Germans keep business and personal relationships separate • Germans are a low context society.