Germany has a diverse population with the majority being ethnic Germans and a mix of religions. Social and business etiquette emphasize formality and punctuality, with specific customs regarding greetings and gift giving. The country is noted for its beer culture and historical sites, including a significant number of castles.

1. GERMANY
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2. Family Life
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Official language:
German.
Religion:
No religion 34.1%,
Roman Catholicism
30.0%, Protestantism
29.9%, Islam 4.0%.
Ethnicity:
91.5% German, 8.5%
other.

3. Social Etiquette
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Greetings are
formal, with a firm
handshake.
Germans enjoy their
privacy, if a door is
closed simply knock.
It does not necessarily
mean they do not want
to be disturbed.
If giving flowers, red
flowers are romantic
so do not give them
as a business gift.

4. Business Etiquette
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Arrive exactly on
time, never early.
Appointments must
be made in advance.
Meetings are usually
formal.

5. Trivia
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Germany is the
cheapest place
in Europe to buy
beer with over
1,500 different
kinds.
There are more than
25,000 castles in
Germany.
The German work
week includes
Saturdays.

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