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Culture & CustomsFriday 26 June 2026
In Deutschland ist es üblich, sich zur Begrüßung die Hand zu geben.
Pronunciation: In DOYTCH-lant ist es ÜB-likh, zikh TSOOR buh-GROO-soong dee HANT tsoo GAY-ben.
Meaning: In Germany, it is customary to shake hands when greeting.
This reflects an important aspect of German culture where formal handshakes are considered a sign of respect and professionalism in both business and social settings.
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