GermanyBusiness Presentation

By: Wesley Sledge

Basic Info. Germany Population: 82 Million

Location: ----->

Religion: 67.07%Christianity

Main Facts on Germany Flag:

Meaning of Flag• Yellow - a symbol of

generosity• Red - hardiness, bravery,

strength• Black – Determination

Currency: Euro

1 Euro= 1.3 Dollar

Germany Need to Know Basis

Hooligans, most often drunken “skinheads,” have been known to harass or even attack people whom they believe to be foreigners or members of rival groups.

Illegal use of cell phone while driving anywhere!

Streets have separate lanes for bicyclists.

illegal to bring into, or take out of, Germany literature, music CDs, or paraphernalia.

Speed Limit: 150 k/h = 90m/h

Useful Words and SayingsENGLISH GERMAN

Hello – Goodbye-

Good morning- Good evening- Good night

Thank you-

Restroom-

Hallo Lebewohl

guten Morgen Guten Abend Gute Nacht

Danke

Toilette

Making Appointments

Germans don't usually feel comfortable discussing especially serious things “on the go” PLAN!

Make appointments well in advance. (not through telephone)

If you are late for any reason, you must call and notify.

Preferred business times are between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. or between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Avoid scheduling on Friday afternoons, most businesses are closed then.

Casually changing appointed times are not appreciated.

Business Dress Tend to dress in

more appropriate, muted colored clothing.

A simple jacket/blazer would be inappropriate.

Wear Dress shoes, no vans, nike, ect.

Women should avoid excessive jewlery.

Topics of ConversationGOOD BAD.

Sports, particularly soccer.

Travel, recent holidays.

Current Events, politics.

World War II

Holocaust

Personal Questions

Addressing OthersWOMEN MEN

Mrs. – Frau Ms. - Fraul

Mr. – Herr Sir - Her

Acceptable Behavior Do not assume

Germans speak English.

Firm brief handshake is proper for first arrival.

Kisses on cheeks are common only along close friends.

German drivers do not always stop for pedestrians.

Gift Giving Small gifts are

polite

Avoid giving substantial gifts in private.

Gifts are meant as “Thank you”

When returning home remember to write a thank you card.

Good gifts: quality pens, office

accessories, or imported liquor.

Negotiating Bring Plenty of

Business cards.

Be cautious with new ideas.

Detailed planning is valued.

Germans are less impressed with glitzy advertising, but more on the matter at hand.

German have no problems saying “no”.

Entertaining Dinner is more

appropriate for business meetings.

Wait for them to initiate business talk.

The person who offers the meeting usually pays at end of the meal.

Germans do not often entertain business associates in their home.

Dining Königsberger

Klopse

An East Prussian (now Poland) specialty, these meatballs in white sauce are flavored with capers and lemon juice and served with potatoes and pickled beets.

ConclusionGERMANY AMERICA

More Precise

Kisses among friends (all sex included)

Soccer

A bit more laid back.

Handshakes or hugs

Usually Football/ baseball