DO'S AND DON'TS IN GERMANY
Do’s Try to get straight to the point at hand. Germans generally don't need much small talk to warm up the conversation. Provide sincere answers to serious questions, and avoid introducing humor to lighten a stern conversation. Expect a German to be open and honest when they disagree with you. They are generally courteous but are unlikely to deliver their opinion in an indirect way. Try not to take personal offense if a German informs you of a mistake you made. Ask a German’s permission before taking a picture or video of them. Approach conversations about the World Wars and the Cold War sensitively. Don'ts Avoid shouting across rooms or drawing attention to yourself in public. It may be viewed as a lack of self-control. Avoid canceling at the last minute or being late. Do not talk about the actions of the Germans in the World Wars as if you were a German. Never compare a German to Hitler or the Nazis of World War II. Do not refer to the era of the Third Reich as...
