German etiquette

1, Germans taboo the number 13, and regard Friday 13 as an ominous sign. Chrysanthemums, roses and roses are forbidden when sending flowers. Flowers and the number of flowers cannot be 13 or even, and flowers cannot be wrapped in paper. It is forbidden to send anything too personal. Gift wrapping paper should not be black, white or brown, nor should it be wrapped with ribbon. I don't like red, red and black and brown, especially dark green.

2. The characteristic of German women is vegetarianism, which is not only reflected in dress, but also in manners. When you get along with Germans, you can hardly see their casual movements such as frowning, because they think these movements are disrespectful to their guests and a sign of lack of friendship and upbringing.

3. Germans pay more attention to the form of etiquette. When meeting guests in social situations, they usually shake hands. When meeting acquaintances, friends and relatives, they usually hold a hug ceremony. When dealing with guests, they always like to use titles, but they don't like to hear compliments. It is unwise to call people you just met by their first names.

4. Germans pay attention to the tradition of putting power first and the principle of giving priority to women at banquets and dinners. When Germans hold large banquets, they usually send out invitations two weeks in advance, and indicate the purpose, time and place of the banquet. The birthday party was held eight to ten days ago. They pay attention to the quality and integrity of tableware when eating. When entertaining guests, the table was filled with glasses and plates.

Extended data

The ancestors of the Germans were Germanic people who lived in Central Europe in ancient times. /kloc-in the 0/0 century, the Germans established the Holy Roman Empire and then split. 187 1 year, Prussia annexed all German states except Austria and established the German Empire, thus completing the reunification of Germany. 19 14 and 1939, Germany provoked two world wars and was defeated. 1945 is split into two parts.

German society attaches great importance to gender equality and the rights of the disabled, and is also quite tolerant of homosexuality in society and legislation. Homosexuals can adopt their own children from 200 1 and recognize civil union. Germany's attitude towards immigrants has also changed. Since the mid-1960s, the German government and most people have welcomed immigrants who have passed the qualification examination.

Germany is a highly developed capitalist country. As one of the four largest economies in Europe, its social security system is perfect and its citizens' living standards are very high. High-end manufacturing represented by automobiles and precision machine tools is also an important symbol of Germany.

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