Culture Shock! Germany A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

Name: Culture Shock! Germany A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette
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ISBN: 9781558689305

ISBN-10: 1558689303

ISBN-13: 9781558689305

Edition: 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Richard Lord

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Book details

List price: $15.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company
Publication date: 11/1/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 318
Size: 5.00" wide x 8.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English



Introduction


Acknowledgements


Dedication


Map of Germany



First Impressions


Why Come to Germany?


The Maligned Mecca



Overview of Land and History


The German Landscape: Physical Dimension and Regionalisms


History



German Characteristics


The Legacy of History


Values


Drugs


Religion


Law and Order



Fitting Into Germany


The Auslander Problem


What is a German?


The German Way of Multiculturalism


Finding Your Place Amongst Germans


Experiencing German Society


Surviving the Initial Shocks


Public Selves, Private Selves


The Home-The Great Sanctuary


Hosting


Learning the Customs


Why it's All Worth it



Settling In


Housing-The Rental Market


Utilities


Dealing with Banks


Domestic Help


Shopping


Know Your Euro


Health


Family Matters


Teenagers


Non-working Spouses


Pets


Transportation



Food and Entertaining


Traditional German Fare


Carnivores Galore


Vegetables


Regional Dishes


Baked Goods


The Structure of German Meals


Eating Rituals


Drinks



Enjoying Germany


German Vacation Time


Leisure Activities


The Kneipen Culture


Strassenfeste


The Media


The Arts



Learning the Language


Good News and Bad News


How To Learn The Language


Names and Titles



Doing Business in Germany


A Positive Work Environment


The Work Ethic


The Basics of the German Economy


Applying for Jobs


Service(?) Industries


The German Business Character


German Corporate/Business Structure


Women in the Working World


Starting A Business


The Role of Banks


Going Along With the System


Cracking The Market


A Most Taxing Problem


Tussles With Brussels


DeutschMark, Adieu!


A German Business Do-It-Yourself



Fast Facts


About the Country


Name Dropping


Major Topics of Conversation


Culture Quiz


Do's and Don'ts


Glossary


Resource Guide


Further Reading


About the Author


Index