The German Way the German Way: Aspects of Behavior, Attitudes, and Customs in the German-Spaspects of Behavior, Attitudes, and Customs in the German- - Paperback

by Hyde Flippo (Author)

For All Students Ideal for a variety of courses, this completely up-to-date, alphabetically organized handbook helps students understand how people from German-speaking nations think, do business, and act in their daily lives.

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The German Way is a handy guide to understanding how people from every corner of the German-speaking world think, do business, and act in their daily lives. Organized alphabetically for ease of use, The German Way is an indispensable reference to the common as well as the divergent cultural traits of German-speaking people. Included are 77 key traits, representing German-speaking people from all walks of life and from the following countries where German is spoken: Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Familiarity with the varied ways in which these people celebrate holidays, interact with one another, eat, dress, and so on will increase your ability to communicate with German-speaking men and women everywhere. Complete with a bibliography and index, The German Way provides keen insights into the rich variety of customs and attitudes found in German-speaking countries. Whether you are a student, tourist, or business traveler, this book will help you break the culture barrier - and appreciate the way things are done in the German-speaking world.