The German business etiquette is reflective of their nature as proud, competitive and ambitious. Society is highly structured and life is conducted according to a set of rules. Focus is on the long term, and on achieving stability. Germans enjoy a high standard of living and take their personal time seriously; nowadays there is an increasing trend for Germans to take more frequent shorter holidays instead of one long one. In general, most people keep their private and work lives separate.
Our infographic on Germany will provide you with a snapshot of the essential things you need to know in order to foster better working relationships with the Germans, as well as key data and some fun facts about the country.