Travel Etiquette
Germany
Currency
Euro
Official Language
German
Dress
Business dress is conservative in Germany.
Stick to solid, dark colors.
Meetings
Germans tend to be very thorough in
meetings and they can end up being very
lengthy. Punctuality is extremely important
to Germans, and any tardiness
is considered insulting.
Gifts
Germans do not give gifts in business.
Hand Gestures and Body Language
Hand shaking at the beginning and end
of a meeting is common and the handshake
may even be accompanied by a small bow.
You should acknowledge this bow with a
head nod, so as not to offend a superior.
Formalities
Chewing gum while speaking to someone
is considered rude. Business is viewed as being
very serious, and Germans do not appreciate humor
in business environments.
