German Culture

What is the primary focus of meetings in German business culture?

• Building personal relationships

• Determining familiarity and trustworthiness

• Casual discussions

• Socializing before business

What is the typical attitude of Germans towards regulations?

• They often ignore them

• They adhere closely to them

• They find them obstructive

• They prefer informal agreements

What is the perception of Germans regarding passionate emotions in business?

• They encourage open emotional expression

• They find them helpful for negotiations

• They are likely to be suspicious of them

• They appreciate emotional displays

What is a common trait of German decision-making?

• Flexibility in plans

• Emphasis on emotional appeals

• Critical thinking and questioning

• Reliance on personal intuition

Which type of communication is considered important for low-context communicators, such as the Germans, Americans, Dutch, Australians etc.?

• Non-verbal

• Verbal

• Written

Find representatives of linear-active culture, who tend to be highly organized, task-oriented and do one thing at a time.

• The Germans, Americans, Swiss, Swedes

• The Arabs, Africans, Greeks, Italians

• The Chinese, Japanese, Swiss, Finns

• The Asians, Arabs, Finns, Koreans

Based on the article, which of these is NOT one of the main countries of origin for the migrants arriving Germany?

• Iraq

• Iran

• Syria

• Afghanistan

What is a common characteristic of German literature?

• A) Emphasis on romanticism

• B) Focus on realism and philosophical themes

• C) Predominance of fantasy elements

• D) Light-hearted and humorous tone

Which of the following is a famous German author known for his contributions to world literature?

• A) Mark Twain

• B) Leo Tolstoy

• C) Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

• D) Charles Dickens

In English grammar, which sentence structure is often used to describe German cultural events?

• A) Simple past tense

• B) Present continuous tense

• C) Future perfect tense

• D) Past perfect continuous tense