Country guide
Germany Business etiquette and meeting customs
Europe/Berlin
What kind of meeting?
Strict punctuality
Arrive on time or a few minutes early — being late makes a poor impression.
Meeting Culture
Recommended duration30-45 min
Communication StyleDirect and structured
Greeting StyleFirm handshake
Daily Schedule
Work Hours08:00 – 17:00
Breakfast07:00 – 08:00
Lunch12:00 – 13:00
Dinner18:00 – 19:30
Sleep23:00 – 06:30
Tips for Meetings
For the kind of meeting you chose above.
Dress Code
Business formal
Tone
Direct, structured, data-driven
- ·Always circulate a detailed agenda beforehand
- ·Come with facts and data to support proposals
- ·Never schedule meetings after Feierabend
General Tips
- ·Always be punctual — even a few minutes late is noticed
- ·Prepare a detailed agenda
- ·Decisions are methodical and data-driven
- ·Feierabend (end of workday) is firmly respected
Cultural Notes
- ·Strict punctuality expected
- ·Work ends promptly at 17:00
- ·Feierabend (end-of-work) is respected
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