What is life like in Germany? Daily life habits of Germans.

When coming to a new country or land, getting acquainted and learning the habits of life is inevitable. Above all, life in Germany also has its own characteristics and more interesting things than any other country, especially for Vietnamese students coming here. vocational training in Germany. So what is life like in Germany? What are the daily habits of Germans? Let's learn about Germany and interesting things you may not know about Germany with SHB (the predecessor of SHD Academy).

Vietnamese community in Germany

Vietnam and Germany have had a partnership in many fields since 2011. By mid-2019, the agreements between Vietnam and the European Union on trade protection and free investment have helped Germany and Vietnam continue to promote bilateral economic relations. With this agreement, cooperation in vocational training fields has been strengthened between the two countries.

Up to now, there have been more than 150,000 Vietnamese people working or studying in Germany. In particular, the Vietnamese community in Germany has increased from 2017 to 2019. In 2017, there were 92,485 people. In 2018, there were 96,105 people, and in 2019, there were 99,725 people. This shows that the Vietnamese people in Germany have increased steadily, changing each year from 2017 to 2018 or 2019 by 3,620 people, a high and stable number.

What will life in Germany be like for Vietnamese people?

One of the biggest advantages of living in Germany is that the cost of living is moderate compared to some other countries. Although monthly rent can be high, overall, life in Germany still ensures a relatively comfortable standard of living. This allows Vietnamese people to focus on studying and working without worrying too much about daily expenses.

The public transport system in Germany is rated as the best in the world, ensuring that Vietnamese people living in Germany can easily move around the city and surrounding areas by bus, subway, train and tram. This helps save time and travel costs.

In addition, the German health care and education systems are highly regarded globally. Vietnamese people living in Germany have access to high-quality health services and can enjoy comprehensive health insurance policies. In addition, the German education system offers many learning opportunities for Vietnamese people such as high-quality university and vocational college programs that are completely free.

Daily habits of German people

Garbage classification habits

Garbage classification is a very important issue in life in Germany, it is a must that you need to do when living here.

Since 1895, the Germans have issued many laws to make people pay attention to waste classification. There are quite a few regulations in waste classification, to understand clearly you should read and study carefully before coming to Germany because when living in Germany, the habit of waste classification will be something that you always remember and do it every day.

In daily commute in Germany

Here, you will gradually get into the habit of changing to walking or using public transport or cycling. Germans love walking, and it gradually becomes a daily habit.

According to statistics, up to 2/3 of the German population exercises at least 15 minutes a day, they often spend Sundays walking. Preparing a pair of cute sneakers for a weekend walk with friends will be a very interesting activity.

In daily communication

Living here for a while, you will gradually integrate and change in communication. Habits change in the way you talk, laugh and more. Germans do not often laugh out loud or speak loudly in public, because that will make them be judged badly.

You will also say sorry and thank you more often when living in this country. Germans often use these two words in their daily life, whether for small things or with familiar people. German children are also taught these things from a very young age.

In dressing style

Germans dress very simply, their clothes and accessories are less colorful, instead they have very simple designs.

In Germany, there are very few places that sell fake or counterfeit goods, so the habit of changing the appearance of branded goods will gradually be formed. Partly because of the simplicity in the way of dressing, it will be very difficult for you to distinguish who is rich and who is poor when going out or on the train.

Material possessions are also less important when you live in Germany for a while, instead what is important is your foreign language vocabulary, culture, skills, knowledge to integrate your life with the locals or even travel.

 Punctuality in Germany

Germans are very punctual. They are punctual down to the minute. For example, if you go to work, you have to be there 10 minutes early, and if you have a 15-minute break, you have to be ready for work exactly 15 minutes later. If you are 1 minute late, you will be reminded.

Punctuality in Germany is famous and ingrained in every German, so if you live here and don't want to be reprimanded or judged badly, always be on time.

Napping habits

Germans do not have the habit of taking a nap. Instead, they will take a short break and then start working, reading or doing anything else without sleeping.

Silent Sunday

In Germany you will learn about the rules that you cannot do on Sundays. Sundays are generally quiet and they give you a lot of time to rest. You will not be allowed to vacuum, mow the lawn or sing because it will make noise.

Life in Germany has many new and interesting things, especially for Vietnamese people with a strong Asian culture. However, if you are ready to face and experience those challenges, Germany is a great destination for a new life to develop yourself.

Article reposted from duhocducshb.com, the official website of SHB Education Organization. September 13, 2024, SHB brand officially converted into SHD ecosystem towards comprehensive development Accordingly, the website https://shdacademy.vn/ will be the official website of SHD specializing in the field of Vocational Study in Germany.