Germany
German etiquette treats punctuality and directness as forms of respect, not coldness — arriving a few minutes early for a business meeting, holding eye contact during a toast, and saying what you mean plainly are all read as taking the other person seriously.
7 rules.
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Rules in Germany
Arrive a few minutes early for a meeting
GermanyBusiness
Be direct and split the bill
GermanyDating
In Germany, Hold Eye Contact When You Toast (Prost)
GermanyDining
Give flowers in odd numbers, unwrapped
GermanyGifts
Bring flowers — odd number, unwrapped, never red roses
GermanyHome
Don't mistake directness for rudeness
GermanySocial
Respect Ruhezeit — quiet hours are enforced
GermanyTravel