Culture Shock! Germany: A Survival Guidet to Customs and Etiquette
by Lord, RichardFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2005-11-30
Publisher(s): Ingram Pub Services
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Summary
CultureShock! Germany dispels the stereotypes and explores the realities of unified Germany, giving readers an insight into its varied people and customs. Find out how a makler can help you locate the right accommodation, be aware of the importance of health insurance and prepare yourself for the short German work week that comes complete with an annual 30 days of holiday. Understand what it is to be an Auslander and take advantage of the practical information on how to fit in and settle into a country that is still recovering from the scars of World War II and the separation of east and west. Learn to appreciate the various versions of wurst and the different types of beer. CultureShock! Germany is the definitive guide for anyone who wants to settle well into German society. Book jacket.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. vi |
| Acknowledgements | p. viii |
| Dedication | p. ix |
| Map of Germany | p. x |
| First Impressions | p. 1 |
| Why Come to Germany? | p. 5 |
| The Maligned Mecca | p. 6 |
| Overview of Land and History | p. 8 |
| The German Landscape: Physical Dimension and Regionalisms | p. 9 |
| History | p. 26 |
| German Characteristics | p. 50 |
| The Legacy of History | p. 51 |
| Values | p. 52 |
| Drugs | p. 68 |
| Religion | p. 69 |
| Law and Order | p. 70 |
| Fitting Into Germany | p. 74 |
| The Auslander Problem | p. 75 |
| What is a German? | p. 78 |
| The German Way of Multiculturalism | p. 86 |
| Finding Your Place Amongst Germans | p. 89 |
| Experiencing German Society | p. 94 |
| Surviving the Initial Shocks | p. 104 |
| Public Selves, Private Selves | p. 105 |
| The Home-The Great Sanctuary | p. 107 |
| Hosting | p. 111 |
| Learning the Customs | p. 114 |
| Why it's All Worth it | p. 120 |
| Settling In | p. 122 |
| Housing-The Rental Market | p. 123 |
| Utilities | p. 129 |
| Dealing with Banks | p. 132 |
| Domestic Help | p. 135 |
| Shopping | p. 135 |
| Know Your Euro | p. 142 |
| Health | p. 142 |
| Family Matters | p. 146 |
| Teenagers | p. 153 |
| Non-working Spouses | p. 153 |
| Pets | p. 154 |
| Transportation | p. 155 |
| Food and Entertaining | p. 186 |
| Traditional German Fare | p. 169 |
| Carnivores Galore | p. 169 |
| Vegetables | p. 173 |
| Regional Dishes | p. 175 |
| Baked Goods | p. 179 |
| The Structure of German Meals | p. 180 |
| Eating Rituals | p. 184 |
| Drinks | p. 188 |
| Enjoying Germany | p. 196 |
| German Vacation Time | p. 197 |
| Leisure Activities | p. 204 |
| The Kneipen Culture | p. 209 |
| Strassenfeste | p. 210 |
| The Media | p. 214 |
| The Arts | p. 218 |
| Learning the Language | p. 223 |
| Good News and Bad News | p. 225 |
| How To Learn The Language | p. 226 |
| Names and Titles | p. 229 |
| Doing Business in Germany | p. 232 |
| A Positive Work Environment | p. 233 |
| The Work Ethic | p. 234 |
| The Basics of the German Economy | p. 236 |
| Applying for Jobs | p. 242 |
| Service(?) Industries | p. 243 |
| The German Business Character | p. 244 |
| German Corporate/Business Structure | p. 247 |
| Women in the Working World | p. 248 |
| Starting A Business | p. 251 |
| The Role of Banks | p. 252 |
| Going Along With the System | p. 253 |
| Cracking The Market | p. 255 |
| A Most Taxing Problem | p. 256 |
| Tussles With Brussels | p. 257 |
| DeutschMark, Adieu! | p. 257 |
| A German Business Do-It-Yourself | p. 258 |
| Fast Facts | p. 267 |
| About the Country | p. 268 |
| Name Dropping | p. 277 |
| Major Topics of Conversation | p. 286 |
| Culture Quiz | p. 289 |
| Do's and Don'ts | p. 295 |
| Glossary | p. 297 |
| Resource Guide | p. 300 |
| Further Reading | p. 308 |
| About the Author | p. 313 |
| Index | p. 315 |
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