Things you can not do while in the country.

. Greet with kisses

While we are used to greeting with kisses, generally 2, one on each cheek, in Germany the kiss is something very intimate.

Instead, we greet each other by offering our right hand. And, well thought out, if the first thing we offer to a stranger the moment they present it to us is our cheek,

 Enter with shoes

It is very common to take off your shoes before entering a house in Germany. The question is quite practical, if we enter with wet boots we leave the floor in a mess.

In addition to doing it each at home, it is usually done in other people's homes. Thus, before entering, we will ask the host if we can keep our shoes on or directly take them off to show our solidarity.

 Ask for water

If we want water, the old one, we must specify that we want “still water”, since in Germany the most typical thing is to drink sparkling water, mit Kohlensäure.

 Touch pets without asking

If we want to pet a dog or other pet that we pass on the street, we better ask their master first, since they tend to get upset if we take the initiative without asking.

Noise on sundays

Sunday rest is sacred. To such an extent that I have come to see schedules in glass containers, where no container can be deposited on Sundays from 08:00 to 20:00.

Do not recycle

Not recycling is impossible in this country, since recycling is one of the values ​​that characterizes Germany. Everything has its destination container.

Tutear

Here it is customary to talk to everyone about you from around the age of 16. Unless you tell us that we can chat with you, it is best to always establish a conversation about you.

Enter without first letting out

In any public place, be it the subway or elevator, no one considers the act of overpowering by trying to enter without first allowing whoever is on the other side to leave.