“Ordnung ist das halbe Leben.” – Order is half life. The saying shows a part of the special character of the German people, also helps to better understand their culture and soul. The cultural characteristics and personality of the German people have created a unique and distinct image. It will also bring surprises to you when choosing the program. Study abroad in Germany. Let's learn about interesting personality traits of German people with SHB (the predecessor of SHD Academy) in this article!
Are Germans really friendly?
Germans are sometimes seen as cold, rude and humorless but these are only partial assessments, when in reality and figures show that Germany and its people are extremely hospitable and friendly.
According to the German Statistical Office, in 2022, up to 25% of this country's population are immigrants. Germany is also in the group of countries that implement many support policies for immigrants. They are straightforward and always willing to help others, especially international friends who come here. Germans can freely invite international students to participate in traditional festivals. Besides, they also express their love and support for the culture of other countries. Therefore, you can comfortably come to Germany without worrying about whether Germans are friendly or not!
Germans always work according to plan.
Compared to other cultures in the world, Germans are famous for working according to a schedule, everything is planned long in advance. Therefore, they are always busy and react unexpectedly when the plan changes. This way of working according to a plan helps them save time and solve problems effectively, completing the set goals.
For example, you will be surprised that in Germany, you have to make an appointment for everything, even if your toilet is clogged. You have to make an appointment and wait for the repair from 2 to 3 weeks, usually 4 weeks.
Famous for his punctuality
Germans place great importance on punctuality, so to avoid being considered impolite you should arrive on time for your appointment. If you are running late, call to let us know and explain the reason. Germans believe that polite people are always on time.
It is advisable to arrive 5 minutes before the scheduled time as this will impress the Germans. They will be offended if you are late several times.
Distinguish between private life and work
Germans always make a clear distinction between work and personal life. This leads to different ways of behaving accordingly. For example, behaving at work is different from in real life. Behaving with colleagues and partners is different from behaving with friends and relatives. Germans appear cold, create distance at work and even do not care.
When they work, they concentrate and work hard. When it's time to rest, Germans also rest very comfortably. This helps them balance work and rest. Sending work-related emails after work hours is also a form of exploitation of workers. So it is banned in Germany. Really relaxing makes them return to work full of enthusiasm and efficiency.
Respect for Laws and Rules
Laws and general rules are highly valued in German society. Everyone will obey and respect them. Therefore, when you come to Germany, you should clearly understand the laws and general rules at school and at work to avoid any unfortunate incidents.
Traditional
Germans highly value traditional cultural values. In every city in Germany, you will see that there is a traditional holiday. And that holiday has been maintained for hundreds of years on the same day, in the same place, year after year.
Personality traits create a clear and diverse image of the German people. However, not all Germans are the same, there will be variations in personal traits. This makes German personality culture even more interesting and diverse. Of course, these are not all the German personalities, there will be many other interesting personalities. Follow SHB to learn more!