1. Despite the high security level in the country, tourists may suffer from pickpockets. Credit cards, money, and documents are best stored in internal pockets.
2. Germans are very punctual and do not tolerate delays. Therefore, being in Germany, you must always be on time.
3. Tourists shouldn’t visit the districts of East Berlin - Hellersdorf, Marzahn, Köpenick, and Lichtenberg - in the evening. In these places, you can face violence, especially racial.
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5. Nazism is an acute topic for German society. Even jokes on this subject are objects of an administrative punishment. One can be imprisoned for using Nazi symbols in Germany.
6. It is customary to leave 7-10 percent of the check as a tip for a waiter. If the check does not exceed 5 euros, then the tip is usually 1 euro.
8. Active gesticulation or open expression of emotions in public places are considered a bad tone in Germany. Such behavior will cause old-fashioned looks of others.
9. When driving on the roads of Germany it is important to comply with all the rules, including the speed regime. Even minor violations entail substantial fines.
10. The Germans go to bed very early, so do not make noise after 9 pm. Otherwise, neighbors will call the police without unnecessary warnings and requests.
11. Most of the museums in Germany are closed on Mondays. However, on Tuesday and Wednesday, they wait for visitors until late in the evening.
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13. The Germans have a very specific sense of humor, so it's better not to joke with them. They can take jokes literally, which will lead to an awkward situation.
14. Each city of Germany has telephone booths, which tourists can use to call anywhere in the world. For convenience, telephone directories lie nearby. You can pay for the service by coins, telephone or bank cards.