: Germans value honesty over "polite" small talk. It is common to receive direct feedback, which is not intended as an insult but as efficiency.
: In crowded cafes or beer gardens, it is standard to ask, " Ist dieser Platz noch frei? " (Is this seat free?) and share a table with strangers. german in public
: Always let people exit the train or bus completely before you attempt to step on. : Germans value honesty over "polite" small talk