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TED-ED: Tycho Brahe, the scandalous astronomer - Dan Wenkel
If you think scientists lead boring, monotonous lives, you must not know about Tycho Brahe. The 16th century astronomer who accurately predicted planetary motion led quite a dramatic life -- complete with a kidnapping, a sword duel and...
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What is the G20?
New ReviewThe G20 is a powerful, informal group of nineteen countries and the European Union. It also includes a representative from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. The list evolved from an effort to include major developing...
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Germany Negotiation
New ReviewNegotiating in Germany can be long and arduous. Be prepared to have everything you say—as well as your appearance, demeanor, and manners—subjected to considerable scrutiny. Every detail of your presentation will be dissected, and the...
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Germany Management Practices
New ReviewIn Germany, the size of a company usually determines its hierarchical structure. In larger companies, upper management consists of a board of managing directors, vorstand or aufsichtsrat, which makes major decisions. In smaller...
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Germany Foreign Manager
New ReviewIf you are going to be managing in Germany, it's best to spend as much time as possible learning about business practices and customs before you arrive. Your colleagues will appreciate your efforts to do business their way and will...
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Germany Business Socializing
New ReviewWhile your German counterparts will probably expect you to throw yourself a birthday party, you can count on them to bring gifts. Special anniversaries with the company are also times for celebration. Traditionally, many companies...
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Germany Attitudes Towards Conflicts
New ReviewThe German workplace is generally harmony-oriented, in part because there is such an elaborate system of regulations. There’s a strong desire to deal with difficult or sensitive issues clearly, logically, and fairly. Conflicts can...
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Germany Media and Communication
New ReviewGermans are avid newspaper readers, and the traveler will soon become familiar with the major ones. Unlike other European countries, there are only four major national newspapers. Learn about each one, including what each covers. If your...
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Germany Shopping
New ReviewShopping in Germany can be somewhat baffling because it’s often difficult to predict when a store will or won’t be open. Thankfully, an increasing number of stores are liberalizing their hours. Generally, large stores, supermarkets, and...
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Germany Children Activities
New ReviewChildren’s activities tend to keep German parents busy. Unlike schools in many other Western countries, most schools in Germany don’t offer extracurricular or intramural sports or other activities. Anyone wishing to take up a musical...
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Germany Decision Making
New ReviewThe overall decision-making process in Germany is from the bottom up. The basics of a plan are developed and added to as the process continues up the hierarchy. This is different from the process in the United States or Great Britain....
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Germany Conducting Meetings
New ReviewBeing well prepared for a meeting is an absolute must in Germany. Initial impressions are very important, and your German business associates will be judging you on your dress, posture, and manners. Learn more key guidelines to prepare...
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Germany Business Language
New ReviewMost Germans speak several languages well and take pride in doing so. They may even prefer to conduct meetings in English. It’s a good idea, though, to determine the language skills of the people you’re meeting. Any material you’ll be...
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Germany Verbal Greetings
New ReviewGerman manners are usually very formal, especially when people are meeting for the first time. Consequently, introductions in both business and social settings follow strict norms. Learn more about German preferences for etiquette in...
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Germany Physical Greetings
New ReviewGermans love to shake hands. Certainly a social or business meeting is cause for a round of firm handshaking. You’ll be expected to shake hands with everyone. The handshake is so important that even when someone leaves during a business...
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Germany Leisure Time
New ReviewIn Germany, the concept of leisure time, or frei zeit, is a unique one that dates back to the Middle Ages. For Germans, leisure time is synonymous with fulfillment and individual freedom. Germans work the least of all the industrialized...
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Germany Religions
New ReviewGermany guarantees its people the freedom to practice the religion of their choice; there is no state religion. Protestant and Catholic churches have enjoyed equal status in Germany for centuries. The Peace of Augsburg in 1555 recognized...
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Germany Women in Workplace
New ReviewAs the role of women in German society continues to evolve, more and more women are entering the workforce and rising to managerial roles. So what does this mean for the women who make up this vital component of the German workforce?...
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Germany Government
New ReviewUnravel the complexities and understand the basics of the German government. Germany is a parliamentary democracy, with a constitution and a federal, bicameral assembly. Find out exactly what this means as you explore the country’s...
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Germany Economy
New ReviewGermany's economic development has been shaped in large part by its lack of natural resources. Learn more about the historical highlights that have shaped Germany’s modern economic successes and the country’s complex economic system....
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Germany Introduction
New ReviewPlanning to visit Germany or actually relocate there? This video is the beginning of your exploration of this fascinating Western European country, one of the most populous in Europe. Learn more about the local culture of Germany as well...
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Germany Non-Verbal Communication
New ReviewGermans rely very little on body language, although it is still an important part of communication. In general, they consider hand gestures unnecessary. They focus instead on communicating well verbally. Someone who expresses himself or...
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Germany Punctuality and Time
New ReviewPunktlichkeit! Be on time! Being fashionably late is not appreciated in Germany. Business meetings start right on time and may be cancelled if you’re late by more than fifteen minutes. If you’re running behind, by all means, call ahead....
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Germany Holidays
New ReviewMost of the holidays in Germany are religious in nature. Some states also have holidays that are unique to their region. Explore the most popular holiday, Christmas, which features celebrations that bring families together and many...