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German Culture

Germans tend to eat at home more than go out to eat at a restaurant. However, American fast food chains such as McDonalds are quite popular. German portion sizes tend to be 1/3 smaller than American portion sizes and therefore, there are no doggy bags. If you ask for a take home box, they might look at you funny as that is just not part of their culture.

If you are visiting Germany but don't speak German, it shouldn't be a problem. Most Germans speak enough English so you can get by with minimal frustration. Germans in general are warm friendly people so don't be shy to ask them for help.

You won't find many SUVs in Germany as they, along with the rest of Europe, tend to drive compact cars that are excellent on gas mileage. Germans have been dealing with insane gas prices since long before it happened in America. Germans are in general more "green" or environmentally conscious than Americans. Many homes are outfitted with solar panels, nearly everyone recycles and their small cars pollute the air much less than Americans' large cars.

Each region of Germany is rich in its own culture with the southern swabians being known as more country and rich. While the Bavarians are known for their lederhosen and girls in dirndls, they don't wear them in this day and age unless entertaining tourists.

Germans enjoy their time off as they have more vacation days than nearly any country with around 40 days off. They enjoy going to beer gardens and being with friends and family.

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