Germany - Culture Smart! by Barry Tomalin
Author:Barry Tomalin
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kuperard
Published: 2021-02-15T00:00:00+00:00
BOUNDS AND BOUNDARIES
German houses are more like British houses than American. Clear boundary divisions act as a protection against the outside. Fences and borders are well kept and psychologically well defended. The same goes for inside. In some countries you can expect âthe tour of the houseâ on your first visit, which helps to create a relaxed, informal atmosphere. You may even ask âCan I help?â and wander into the kitchen to chat to your hostess. This is rare in Germany, where things are a little more formal. The atmosphere will be relaxed and friendly, but the whole house, although clean and sparkling, is not open to visitors.
The layout of the average German house or apartment reflects this sense of order and boundaries. On entering, you will find not an open-plan living area but a small closed corridor. Off this open the rooms of the house, the doors of which are normally closed. This is partly an economy measure. Rooms in German households are often individually heated, so a closed door keeps the heat inside. Your strategy: donât ask to see the house unless your relations with the host encourage it, and donât go into the kitchen unless you know you will be welcomed. Your respect for German privacy will earn their respect and affection in turn, and open doors that might otherwise remain closed.
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