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HISTORY OF GERMAN LANGUAGE
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HISTORY OF GERMAN LANGUAGE
German is one among the most important groups of
Indo-Germanic languages. It's the official
language of Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein,
Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and therefore
of the European Union. The history of the
language begins within the Early Middle Ages
with the German consonant shift. During the
migration period, Old German dialects were
separated from Old Saxon.
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THERE ARE THREE MAIN PERIODS WITHIN THE HISTORY
OF THE GERMAN LANGUAGE

• Old German (c. 750 c. 1050)
• Middle German (c.1050 c.1500)
• Modern German (c.1500 to the
• present).

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ROOTS OF GERMAN
Low and German German departed from the Germanic
branch of the Indo-European (which includes
English, Dutch, Scandinavian and therefore the
now extinct Gothic) by a shift in sounds called
the Second Germanic Sound Shift. Its effect can
still be seen by comparing modern German words
with their English cognates poundgtPfund
pipegtPfeife hopegthoffen applegtApfel, etc.
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GERMAN LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND ETIQUETTE
There are the main Facts and Statistics
Location Central Europe, bordering Austria 784
km, Belgium 167 km, Czech Republic 646 km,
Denmark 68 km, France 451 km, Luxembourg 138 km,
Netherlands 577 km, Poland 456 km, Switzerland
334 km Capital Berlin Climate temperate and
marine cool, cloudy, wet winters and summers
occasional warm mountain (foehn) wind
Population 82 milion (2019 est.)
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German Society Culture A Planning Culture

• In many respects, Germans are often considered
  the masters of designing.
• This may be a culture that prizes forward
  thinking and knowing what they are going to be
  doing at a selected time on a selected day.
• Careful planning, in one's business and private
  life, provides a way of security.
• Rules and regulations allow people to
  understand what's expected and plan their
• life accordingly.
• Once the right way to perform a task is
  discovered, there is no chance of doing it the
• other way.

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6. Germans believe that maintaining clear lines
of demarcation between people, places, and
things is the surest way to lead a structured and
ordered lif
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GERMAN ETIQUETTE CUSTOMS
Greetings are formal.
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1. A quick, firm handshake is that of the
   traditional greeting.
2. Titles are vital and denote respect. Use an
   individual's title and their surname until
   invited to use their given name. You ought to
   say Herr or Frau and therefore the person's
   title and their surname.
3. In general, await your host or hostess to
   introduce you to a gaggle.
4. When entering an area, greet everyone
   individually, including children.

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BUSINESS ETIQUETTE AND PROTOCOL IN GERMANY

• Relationships Communications
• Germans don't need a private relationship so as
  to try to business.
• They are going to be curious about your academic
  credentials and therefore the amount of the time
  your company has been in
• business.

• Germans display great deference to people in
  authority, so it's imperative that they
  understand your level relative to their own.
• Germans don't have an open door. People often
  work with their office door closed. Knock and
  wait to be invited in before entering.
• German communication is formal.

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Dress Etiquette
Business dress is modest, formal and
conservative. Men should wear dark coloured,
conservative business suits. Women should wear
either business suits or conservative
dresses. Do not wear ostentatious jewellery or
accessories.
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Travel
Many Germans are hooked to international travel,
and taking foreign holidays is a crucial part
of the life-style. In fact, Germany spends more
per capita on international travel than the
other country in Europe. The biggest holiday
destinations for Germans are Italy, Spain, and
Austria. Thanks to the country sharing nine land
borders with other countries.
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Food and Drink
German food culture revolves round the
preparation of hearty meals. Meat in Germany is
extremely popular and is usually eaten with most
meals, along side bread and potatoes. German
cooking includes national dishes like Rouladen,
German noodles (Spätzle) and Schnitzel.
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Traditional clothes
Traditional clothing in Germany includes the
world-famous Lederhosen, an outfit once worn by
rural men, traditionally those undertaking farm
work or manual labour. A knee-length set of
breeches complete with braces, worn over a brief
sleeve shirt, Lederhosen are traditionally
related to Bavarian and Tyrolean culture.
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Architecture
The country has skilled a tumultuous history, the
signs of which are evident in its rich and
diverse architecture. Its palaces, castles,
cathedrals and monuments best tell the story of
Germany. Amphitheaters, spas and roman bridges
are a part of the traditional architecture and
the civilization that bloomed within the
territory that today is German. Pre-Romanesque
architecture consists of churches as the Abbey
Church of Saint Michaels that dates back to the
start of the 10th century. Whereas, during the
Romanesque period, tons of cathedrals were
built, which have survived through time until
today.
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Art
The German art has played an important role
within the development and shaping of the
Western art, especially of the Celtic art,
Carolingian art and therefore the Ottonian
art. Painting and sculptures in Gothic style
were very famous in Europe, including Germany.
The highlight of the 15th century was the
planning of altarpieces. Generations of German
artists explored and showed their skills in
Baroque and Rococo style as of Neoclassicism.
Romanticism is additionally a important part of
the German art.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AFTER LEARNING GERMAN

• Immigration Settlement Liaison Officer
• Multiculturalism Project Officer
• Many positions in tourism
• Cultural or International Adaptation Specialist
• Intergovernmental Affairs Officer
• 6 )Multiple occupations in diplomatic corps,
  foreign and cultural affairs 8 )Interpreter
• Terminologist
• Teaching positions after completion of a degree
  in education.
• German language course is a serious asset within
  the international marketplace.

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