A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette
Culture Shock! Guides
"The CultureShock! series is a dynamic and indespensable range of guides for those travellers who are looking to truly understand the countries they are visiting. Each title explains the customs, traditions, social and business etiquette in a lively and informativ style.
CultureShock! authors, all of whom have experienced the joys and pitfalls of cultural adaption, are ideally placed to provide warm and informative advice to those who seek to integrate seamlessly into diverse cultures.
Each CultureShock! book contains:
- insight into social culture and traditions
- advice on adapting into the local environment
- linguistic help, and most importantly
- how to get the most out of your travel experience
CultureShock! Germany dispels the stereotypes and explores the realities of unified Germany, giving readers an insight into its varied people and customs. Find out how a makler can help you locate the right accommodation, be aware of the importance of health insurance and prepare yourself for the short German work week that comes complete with an annual 30 days of holiday. Understand what it is to be an Ausländer and take advantage of the practical information on how to fit in and settle into a country that is still recovering from the scars of World War II and the separation of east and west. Learn to appreciate the various versions of wurst and the different types of beer. CultureShock! Germany is the definitve guide for anyone who wants to settle well into German society.

Marshall Cavendish, 2009 reprint of the 2008 edition , paperback, 318 pages

After I read the Philippines book of this series I got curious, what they write about us Germans :-)

Got lost on its way to another bookcrosser ....

This book arrived at my house on Good Friday afternoon, sent to me from Florida(!!!) by a German friend who has had this book @ his house for over a year, waiting for me to get to Germany. I promised to send this back to Katopua back in Germany so she could pass it on to someone else. Well, I'm going to read it over the weekend and try to mail it to her next Monday. Sorry it took so long to get this book in my hands!

Giving this book to a young man who is travelling to Germany in the summer. Hope he enjoys it and passes it on!