Alexia Gunn

BUS 302 - Germany

[Alexia Gunn @AlexiaGunn1]

@yim_lauren Unlike Hong Kong, in Germany is it never common to give gifts to maintain business relationships.

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In Germany self indulgence according to Hofstede's is low. People in Germany try to control their desires and impulses. Emotions are less freely expressed and leisure is not given much importance. @Professor_Hoang

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@WestonJ97690358 Germany is also very punctual! They are very direct and punctuality is important to show basic respect both in and outside of business as well.

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Timeliness is a critical part of workplace culture in Germany, and showing up late is seriously frowned upon. Colleagues tend to be formal when speaking to one another. You should avoid addressing people by their first names unless they explicitly tell you otherwise.

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@natestilo13 Unlike the Philippines, Germany is very direct and upfront. They want to be clear straight to the point leaving very little room for misinterpretation.

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@Professor_Hoang

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In Germany, when negotiating it is important to be very direct with exactly what you are asking for and make sure everything is laid out on the table. The idea of a "win win" negotiation strategy is not heavily adopted in Germanys workforce.

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@_brianbrennan @Professor_Hoang Interesting how Brazil prioritizes getting to know an individual before discussing business. Being so personal with business partners I wonder if it feels like a personal attack if a partner doesn't follow through a deal, etc.

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It's common for employees to do internal brainstorming and then exchange their ideas all together depersonalizing ideas and inventions. @Professor_Hoang

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In Germany it's normal to be more reserved in sharing your personal information, resulting in more surface level work relationships. @Professor_Hoang

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@Professor_Hoang

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Germans believe in maintaining clear lines of distinction between people, places, and things in order to maintain a structured ordered life. Business culture is reflected in strict rules that don't allow much flexibility and spontaneity in attitudes and values.

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Sudden changes in business transaction even if they improve the outcome, are often unwelcomed. Germans don't like surprises. @Professor_Hoang