1. By: Wesley Sledge

2.  Population: 82 Million  Location: ----->  Religion: 67.07% Christianity

3.  Flag :  Meaning of Flag Yellow - a symbol of generosity Red - hardiness, bravery, strength Black – Determination Currency: Euro 1 Euro= 1.3 Dollar

4.  Hooligans, most often drunken “skinheads,” have been known to harass or even attack people whom they believe to be foreigners or members of rival groups.  Illegal use of cell phone while driving anywhere!  Streets have separate lanes for bicyclists.  illegal to bring into, or take out of, Germany literature, music CDs, or paraphernalia.  Speed Limit: 150 k/h = 90m/h

5. ENGLISHGERMAN  Hello –  Goodbye-  Good morning-  Good evening-  Good night  Thank you-  Restroom-  Hallo  Lebewohl  guten Morgen  Guten Abend  Gute Nacht  Danke  Toilette

6.  Germans don't usually feel comfortable discussing especially serious things “on the go” PLAN!  Make appointments well in advance. (not through telephone)  If you are late for any reason, you must call and notify.  Preferred business times are between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. or between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.  Avoid scheduling on Friday afternoons, most businesses are closed then.  Casually changing appointed times are not appreciated.

7.  Tend to dress in more appropriate, muted colored clothing.  A simple jacket/blazer would be inappropriate.  Wear Dress shoes, no vans, nike, ect.  Women should avoid excessive jewlery.

8. GOODBAD.  Sports, particularly soccer.  Travel, recent holidays.  Current Events, politics.  World War II  Holocaust  Personal Questions

9. WOMENMEN  Mrs. – Frau  Ms. - Fraul  Mr. – Herr  Sir - Her

10.  Do not assume Germans speak English.  Firm brief handshake is proper for first arrival.  Kisses on cheeks are common only along close friends.  German drivers do not always stop for pedestrians.

11.  Small gifts are polite  Avoid giving substantial gifts in private.  Gifts are meant as “Thank you”  When returning home remember to write a thank you card.  Good gifts: quality pens, office accessories, or imported liquor.

12.  Bring Plenty of Business cards.  Be cautious with new ideas.  Detailed planning is valued.  Germans are less impressed with glitzy advertising, but more on the matter at hand.  German have no problems saying “no”.

13.  Dinner is more appropriate for business meetings.  Wait for them to initiate business talk.  The person who offers the meeting usually pays at end of the meal.  Germans do not often entertain business associates in their home.

14.  Königsberger Klopse An East Prussian (now Poland) specialty, these meatballs in white sauce are flavored with capers and lemon juice and served with potatoes and pickled beets.

15. GERMANYAMERICA  More Precise  Kisses among friends (all sex included)  Soccer  A bit more laid back.  Handshakes or hugs  Usually Football/ baseball