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Jennifer Bethke
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The Germans act a little differently in personal relationships than they do on the road and you ought to be more frightened of denting a German’s car than by making a social faux-pas. Germans tend to come across as rather reserved and they warm up more slowly than people in some other countries. But don’t interpret that reserve as rejection. Make that first, important step and you’ll almost be certain to get a positive response. Timing is all important. When invited out by a German, punctuality is appreciated, as well as a small gift—emphasis on small. A bottle of wine is a good choice, maybe some flowers. It’s the gesture that counts and not the cost. But be careful when it comes to flowers. Red roses can be understood as a declaration of love. So when it comes to these, be careful--or if you want, throw caution to the wind!
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