Culture Shock! Germany
by Lord, RichardEdition: Revised
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2003-05-01
Publisher(s): Ingram Pub Services
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Summary
Germany is probably best known for its turbulent history and its role in shaping world events. Most recently, with the commercial liberation the European Union has brought and the realities of reunification, Germany is considered the engine of the European economy. Culture Shock! Germany will take you beyond the stereotypes and introduce you to this vibrant and complex society that is still coming to terms with its own identity. This book provides the information and perspectives on German society that will allow newcomers to adapt quickly and help them reap the benefits of life here. Book jacket.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 6 |
| Map of Germany | p. 8 |
| First Impressions | p. 9 |
| Arriving in Germany | p. 10 |
| Why come to Germany? | p. 13 |
| The maligned Mecca | p. 14 |
| German History | p. 16 |
| Early history | p. 17 |
| The modern era | p. 21 |
| Two Germanies, one people? | p. 29 |
| Post-unification headaches | p. 36 |
| German Characteristics | p. 38 |
| The legacy of history | p. 39 |
| Values | p. 40 |
| Drugs | p. 56 |
| Religion | p. 57 |
| Law and order | p. 58 |
| The German Landscape | p. 61 |
| Geography | p. 61 |
| Climate | p. 65 |
| Resources | p. 66 |
| Population | p. 67 |
| In diversity is strength | p. 67 |
| Berlin - east meets west | p. 74 |
| Fitting Into Germany | p. 77 |
| The Auslander problem | p. 77 |
| What is a German? | p. 80 |
| The German way of multiculturalism | p. 89 |
| Finding your place amongst Germans | p. 90 |
| Settling In | p. 97 |
| Pre-arrival preparation | p. 97 |
| Housing - the rental market | p. 98 |
| Utilities | p. 103 |
| Dealing with banks | p. 108 |
| Domestic help | p. 109 |
| Shopping | p. 110 |
| Know your euro | p. 117 |
| Health | p. 117 |
| Family matters | p. 121 |
| Teenagers | p. 127 |
| Non-working spouses | p. 128 |
| Pets | p. 129 |
| Transportation | p. 130 |
| Experiencing German Society | p. 143 |
| Your place amongst the Germans | p. 143 |
| Rules for daily intercourse | p. 148 |
| The German sense of humour | p. 150 |
| Surviving the initial shocks | p. 152 |
| Public selves, private selves | p. 154 |
| The home - the great sanctuary | p. 156 |
| Hosting | p. 159 |
| Learning the customs | p. 162 |
| Why it's all worth it | p. 169 |
| Food and Entertaining | p. 171 |
| Traditional German fare | p. 171 |
| Carnivores galore | p. 172 |
| Vegetables | p. 175 |
| Regional dishes | p. 177 |
| Baked goods | p. 181 |
| The structure of German meals | p. 182 |
| Eating rituals | p. 186 |
| Drinks | p. 190 |
| Enjoying Germany | p. 197 |
| German vacation time | p. 198 |
| Leisure activities | p. 204 |
| The Kneipen culture | p. 209 |
| Strassenfeste | p. 210 |
| The media | p. 212 |
| The arts | p. 218 |
| Learning the Language | p. 223 |
| Good news and bad news | p. 224 |
| How to learn the language | p. 225 |
| Some useful words and phrases | p. 228 |
| Twain's pains | p. 233 |
| Doing Business in Germany | p. 234 |
| A positive work environment | p. 235 |
| The work ethic | p. 235 |
| The basics of the German economy | p. 238 |
| Applying for jobs | p. 244 |
| Service(?) industries | p. 245 |
| The German business character | p. 246 |
| German corporate/business structure | p. 250 |
| Women in the working world | p. 251 |
| Starting a business | p. 254 |
| The role of banks | p. 255 |
| Going along with the system | p. 256 |
| Cracking the market | p. 258 |
| A most taxing problem | p. 259 |
| Tussles with Brussels | p. 260 |
| Deutsche Mark, adieu! | p. 260 |
| A German business do-it-yourself | p. 261 |
| D.I.Y. Germany | p. 263 |
| Facts about Germany | p. 270 |
| Time and time again | p. 270 |
| Dates | p. 271 |
| Numbers | p. 271 |
| Electricity | p. 272 |
| Name dropping | p. 272 |
| Major topics of conversation | p. 279 |
| Germany's 16 federal states | p. 281 |
| Government | p. 282 |
| Cultural Quiz | p. 285 |
| Do's and Don'ts Appendix | p. 292 |
| Resource Guide | p. 294 |
| Further Reading | p. 302 |
| Acknowledgements | p. 306 |
| The Author | p. 307 |
| Index | p. 308 |
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