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Germany.
 

Germany
With a population over 82 million, 86% of Germans live in urban areas. Although ethnic Germans make up the majority of the population there are immigrant and ethnic minorities within the country that can make up to 20% of the population in some areas. These minorities include Turks, Yugoslavs, Italian and Greeks immigrants. There are also African, Indian, Middle Eastern and Asian immigrant minorities in the Western states, ethnic Slaves (known as Sorbs) in the East and ethnic Danish minorities in the North. To these immigrants, Germany is seen as a land of opportunity and freedom. Although there has been some isolated social unrest due to immigration, the majority of Germans are strongly opposed to the violence directed towards immigrants.

Generally, Germans are seen as very industrious, thrifty people who respect law and order. They also respect punctuality and skilled people but they can tend to be pessimistic and wary of new ideas or thinking. Socially, Germans are private people who enjoy intelligent conversation with friends. At initial introductions, Germans will generally appear reserved. They feel uncomfortable to be relaxed and casual with strangers and to be overtly friendly until they establish a friendship.
 

Networking
Businesswomen
Protocols, Business Cards, Introductions.
Making Appointments
Time for Appointment
Business hours.
Gift giving.
Dress
Restaurant Dress.
Invitation to visit.
Who Pays?
Conversation Topics
Tipping.
~ 2005 words

Physical Gestures that should or shouldn't be used to avoid offence,
Cultural Do's and Don'ts, Manners, Taboos and Customs.
~1100 words

Dining Etiquette and Entertaining,
Do's and don'ts when Dining, Manners.
Types of eating establishments.
~1800 words

What to expect,
How to negotiate.
Etiquette and Manners when Negotiating.
Hints and Warnings in negotiation.
~ 1700 words.

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Seasons to travel
Personal Safety
Precautions in Germany
Common tricks of criminals
Terrorist Activities.
Female Issues
German Toilets
Car Accidents
Dual citizenship
Souvenirs
Time zone.
Public Holidays
Festivals and Celebrations
Mains Power.
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