Germany : Germany
Family Life (2 of 4) : Family Life (2 of 4) Same sex couples can register to be legally married
The day before a wedding, breaking glass and pottery is still practiced to ward away evil
72% of 12-25 year olds believe that being happy means having a family www.readysetpresent.com Page 2
Social Etiquette (2 of 3) : Social Etiquette (2 of 3) When giving wine, give imported wine
When meeting, expect a firm handshake with strong eye contact
Use the formal pronoun "du" when talking to elderly people www.readysetpresent.com Page 3
Business Etiquette (2 of 3) : Business Etiquette (2 of 3) When entering a room:
Eldest enter first
Men enter before women if age and status are the same
Do not sit until told where to sit www.readysetpresent.com Page 4
Trivia (3 of 4) : Trivia (3 of 4) Since 2003 Germany has been the world’s largest exporter of goods
More than 80% of German garbage is recycled
Denial of the Holocaust has been declared as a crime www.readysetpresent.com Page 5
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