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Expats working in Germany may find themselves struggling to find their feet in the new workplace and feel overwhelmed by a barrage of rules and regulations. But understanding what 'typically German' means and 'why?' can help ease the transition. |
Putting it on paper reduces the risk |
This list is made up of stereotypes and/or prejudices which lie in the eye of the beholder and reflect reality to varying degrees. Nevertheless, we can identify specific behaviours through which we can distinguish members of the German culture from those of other cultures.
Behind these stereotypes stand cultural standards which determine the behaviour of people within the cultural group. These firmly-anchored values, developed through the ages, are closely-associated with positive feelings for members of the culture. They need no reflection, are taken for granted and are accepted by all members of the culture as 'right'.
Cultural standards describe characteristics on an abstract and generalised level. They relate to the elements which are common to a particular nation. An individual German can, of course, significantly diverge from these standards. However, the majority of Germans adhere to them, which explains the consistent impressions foreign business partners have of Germans.
DESCRIBING GERMAN CULTURAL STANDARDS
The most important German cultural standards are:
Focus on the task
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Business and pleasure are strictly separate |
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