Non-Verbal
The typical greeting is...
A firm, brief handshake
Being late...
is rude. Inform others of tardiness
open the gift you received when...
at the time of receiving
chewing gum while talking
impolite
Once the Germans have made their decision...
It rarely changes.
Eye contact is...
Expected. Absence of may be seen as rude
Speaking across the room (being loud)...
Is seen as rude, and attention-seeking.
Connotation of red roses
romance
Keeping hands in pockets
impolite
Germans (logical / intuitive) in their decision-making
Logical
The length of typical social distancing
An arm's length
Sitting before your hosts...
is rude, and you should wait to be seated.
connotation of white carnations, lilies, and chrysanthemums
death/morning/funerals
Public Displays of Affection
Acceptable
Germans take (long / short) time to make decisions.
Long
(Opposite genders) This person will hold their hand out first
Women will hold their hand out first
You use these when addressing your superiors...
Their given titles
Reason to not bring beer as a gift
Many of the finest brands in the world are already produced in Germany
Sharing tables with strangers in public
acceptable
Germany prioritize (short-term profit / long-term growth) in its business decisions.
Long-term growth
This a good sign the meeting has ended
Knocking knuckles against the table
Making jokes with business partners...
is impolite. Should only be used in social settings.
pointed items as gifts such as knives, scissors, or umbrellas are ____ luck
bad
Never enter a door that is ___
shut/closed
Decision-making process in Germany is ( bottom-up / top-down ).
Bottom-up