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30 Things You Should Never Do In Germany

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Underestimate Formalities

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Germans are formal, and you should be as well. Do not call people you just met by their first names, especially if they are older than you. Use the formal “Sie”, or “Herr” or “Frau”, followed by their family name. If they are your age, more or less, using “du” will be sufficient with the first name. But to be sure, you may ask the person how they prefer to be addressed, knowing you are trying your best, they will not be offended. They will actually be impressed that you take caution not to insult them. Prepare yourself before you go to Germany, it is not hard to do. Better to be prepared.

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