Germany has a unique and original set of cultural features and traditions. Even if the country is one of the political and economic leaders, Germany’s many cultural oddities really distinguish it from the rest of the world. Below are some unique German things that you should know and understand before visiting Germany. This will be especially useful for visitors who are pioneers of this country who would not expect German culture to be so different from what is happening abroad among its neighbors.
1. Cash here is of great importance.
Bank transfer is less effective in Germany. Locals prefer to use cash for almost everything, but if this does not work, then the tourist will need an EC card (this is a regular debit card, but only in European Union countries). Even surprisingly easy-to-use digital formats, such as Apple Pay, will not work in Germany. They are simply not very popular, and most businesses do not accept them.
2. Everything here is recycled and reused.
The Germans are known to be “green” and that’s good. Processing is so deeply rooted in the culture of this country that even if the trip lasts only a few days, the tourist will still develop the habit of handing things over for processing. If he finds large garbage cans on the street for glass containers sorted by color (green, brown, white), which are used collectively by the local community, he will certainly replenish his ranks. In such tanks, wine bottles will be recycled. Beer and plastic bottles are returned to pfand - a guarantee when buying a drink. Pfand can range from 6 to 25 cents
3. Square pillows.
A dream with a German will help you quickly find out what constitutes a unique style of a German bed. German pillows are large and square in shape: about 3 sizes from a normal head, which is even too wide and far from comfortable. This is a unique German feature, and if a tourist stays at least in any hotel, he will definitely have pillows of square shape and gigantic size.
4. Sunday to rest.
Many countries go shopping on Sundays, but not in Germany! Here it is all about a Sunday walk: almost all the shops are closed, including grocery, which, in fact, makes residents just enjoy the day. You can have breakfast, read a book, take a walk or go explore the nature. There are only a few exceptions with rare trading Sundays, when stores are legally allowed to open, this happens every few months. Tourists can also always find at least one grocery store open in the city - it will be located at large railway stations.
5. Product packaging.
Speaking of groceries ... in Germany, grocery stores work a little more economically (or efficiently, depending on the point of view): everyone needs to pack their own products and do it quickly! Yes, and grab your bags of groceries that should be green. Download the best mobile app for betting - 1XBET
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