https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed If you're invited to a German wedding, you may find some of the customs a bit surprising, if not confusing. So we're here to help. https://www.thelocal.de/20190605/10-things-you-need-to-know-before-attending-a-german-wedding Wed, 05 Jun 2019 15:13:57 +0200 10-things-you-need-to-know-before-attending-a-german-wedding Despite what stereotypes might have you believe, Germans aren't that different from the rest of us when it comes to social interactions. But these tips should help guide you through your next dinner invitation. https://www.thelocal.de/20160524/five-sure-fire-ways-to-master-german-manners-etiquette-customs Tue, 24 May 2016 19:44:20 +0200 five-sure-fire-ways-to-master-german-manners-etiquette-customs What are the hidden rules of etiquette foreigners need to watch out for while doing business in Germany? The latest installment of The Local's JobTalk series gives you ten top tips for keeping on the right side of your German colleagues. https://www.thelocal.de/20130325/48679 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:36:00 +0100 48679 Germany's etiquette association said on Friday the country was turning into a land of louts, “partially because of people's anti-authoritarian approach to raising children.” But a leading “respect expert” has – politely – disagreed. https://www.thelocal.de/20121019/45667 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:29:00 +0200 45667 A German etiquette watchdog is calling for kissing to be completely banned in workplaces across the country. https://www.thelocal.de/20110811/36887 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:48:00 +0200 36887 Politeness in an impolite world? More Germans are taking etiquette courses as they look for a way to ground themselves during uncertain economic times. https://www.thelocal.de/20090302/17735 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:02:00 +0100 17735