Traditions & Rules
Language & Literature
German Economy
Taboos and Don't do's
100
After how many years of living in Germany do you qualify for a German citizenship and passport?
3 Years in case of exemplary integration (outstanding academic or work performance, high German level) or being married to a German
5 Years in case of normal integration
100
How many people speak German as a first language in the world?
About 90-100 million people (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxemburg and Switzerland)
100
How much % of German High School students go on to study at university?
100
Why should you not be late in German Culture?
Why Punctuality Matters in German Culture:
Respect for Others’ Time
Being on time shows that you value the other person's time and take your responsibilities seriously. Being late is often viewed as disrespectful or inconsiderate.Cultural Emphasis on Structure and Planning
German society places high value on order (Ordnung) and careful planning. Schedules are made to be followed, and punctuality helps keep everything running smoothly.Trust and Professionalism
In the workplace and academia, punctuality is associated with trustworthiness. Arriving on time signals that you are dependable and competent.Low Tolerance for Excuses
Unlike in some cultures where lateness may be more flexible, in Germany excuses like “traffic” or “oversleeping” are rarely accepted unless it's a true emergency.
200
What is something you are not allowed to do on a Sunday?
1) Take a shower
2) Eat Fish
3) Vacuum clean your house
4) Go to church
3) Vacuum clean your house
After 10 pm and on Sunday, loud noises are banned due to it being the government-appointed rest hours
200
In German culture, what is Bücherwurm (bookworm) used to describe?
A) A pest that eats paper
B) A librarian
C) Someone who loves reading
D) A lazy person
C) Someone who loves reading
200
On average, how many days do Germans work per year? (You can say the percentage, like Germans work 70% of all days in the year)
About 168 days (45%), meaning Germans only work for half of the year. This is the lowest value in the world.
200
What is a topic you should absolutely avoid talking about when in Germany?
Second World War and Adolf Hitler
300
How many years of elementary school do German students attend?
4 Years
followed by 6 years of junior high school
and 3 more years of high school
300
Name as many famous German (or German-speaking) musical composers as you can.
300
According to the Global Ranking, Germany is the world's ____ biggest economy?
300
Almost no one jaywalks in Germany (walking over a red light). What is the fine for Jaywalking in Germany?
The fine is only 5 Euro (170 NTD), which is less than Taiwan (~400-500 NTD)
400
Which of these IS NOT a real German law
1) Running out of fuel on the Highway is illegal
2) No pillows in a fight
3) You must name your baby from an approved list
4) You are not allowed to mix coffee and tea
4)You are not allowed to mix coffee and tea
I made that up :)
400
Which famous German philosopher wrote these quotes?
"Religion is the opium [drug] of the masses."
"Workers of the world unite; you have nothing to lose but your chains."
"The production of too many useful things results in too many useless people"
Karl Marx (1818-1883), founder of communist ideology and thinking
400
Speed Round - Name as many German companies as you can in 1 Minute
Car companies: Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Volkswagen
Clothes: Puma, Adidas
Insurance: Allianz
Technology: Airbus, Siemens, Bosch
Post: DHL
400
You bought a train ticket from the machine and immediately boarded the correct train. Your ticket got checked by the train staff and the conductor said your ticket is not valid. You are to pay a fine of 60 Euros (2000 NTD)
Why?
You forgot to validate your ticket. Tickets are sold empty and need to by stamped by a machine to be valid for that day:
500
How much safer (in %) is driving in Germany compared to Taiwan when comparing the number of deaths per population?
328%
Germany: 3.0 fatalities per 100,000 people.
Taiwan: 12.8 fatalities per 100,000 people.
500
Which famous German author wrote the iconic novel "The Metamorphosis," where the protagonist, Gregor Samsa, transforms into a giant insect?
A) Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
B) Franz Kafka
C) Heinrich Heine
B) In The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman, wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect. As he struggles to adjust to his new form, his family becomes increasingly horrified, isolating and rejecting him. Over time, Gregor’s physical and emotional decline leads to his quiet death, bringing a sense of relief and renewed hope to his family.
500
How many days of PAID vacation does a normal German worker enjoy?
Minimum of 25, normally 30 days (not counting public holidays)
500
When finishing a class or lecture, what do German students usually do?
1) Knock on the table
2) Handshake their professor
3) Clap their hands
4) Nothing ----
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