What to keep in mind when scheduling a business trip to Germany. Read more "Planning your Business Trip to Germany: When better not to visit"
Are all Germans gifted Engineers (“Ingenieure”)?
Even at the risk of being accused of stereotyping, I would suggest that Germans overall are more concerned about precision than people from many other countries. Read more "Are all Germans gifted Engineers (“Ingenieure”)?"
Are Germans rude? A few Thoughts on “Höflichkeit”
How Germans would define “polite”, and what we consider as being “rude”. Read more "Are Germans rude? A few Thoughts on “Höflichkeit”"
Visiting Germany, don’t be shocked by “German Hospitality”
Having in mind what is common practice in their home country, what people experience in Germany could, by some, be perceived as “hostility” (rather than “hospitality”). Read more "Visiting Germany, don’t be shocked by “German Hospitality”"
In Germany, never forget to say “Bitte” and “Danke”!
In Germany, a smile or an approving gesture is generally not considered an adequate reply to express gratitude or thankfulness. Read more "In Germany, never forget to say “Bitte” and “Danke”!"
Doing Business in Germany: A Concise Guide to Understanding Germans and Their Business Practices
The focus of the book is to help readers understand how certain concepts and values influence the way Germans like to do business. Read more "Doing Business in Germany: A Concise Guide to Understanding Germans and Their Business Practices"
It’s Show Time: Make (German) Trade Fair Visitors feel welcome
You came to Germany but can’t a attract visitors to your trade fair booth? A few suggestions how to improve the situation. Read more "It’s Show Time: Make (German) Trade Fair Visitors feel welcome"