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Cologne
Germany • Europe
Gothic Cathedral City
Overview
TypeCity
Best SeasonMay–Sep
CountryGermany
LanguageGerman
RegionEurope
👋 Greetings
A firm handshake with direct eye contact is standard. Use formal titles (Herr/Frau) until invited to use first names.
🍽️ Dining
Keep hands on the table (but not elbows). Say "Guten Appetit" before eating. Beer has its own culture - cheers with eye contact.
👔 Dress Code
Generally conservative and practical. Business attire is formal. Casual wear is acceptable in most settings.
🚫 Things to Avoid
- •Being late
- •Making Nazi references or gestures
- •Jaywalking
- •Being too loud in residential areas on Sundays
- •Not recycling properly
💡 Did You Know?
Germany has over 1,500 types of sausage
Oktoberfest is actually mostly in September
Germany has over 20,000 castles
The autobahn has no speed limit on many sections
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