(1) German Traditional Cuisine If you travel around Germany, you will have the opportunity to taste colorful and unique local cuisines. When you are sitting in a traditional castle restaurant, it is really a pleasant thing to enjoy such a nutritious and delicious dinner with a gin sauce, pears and fried potatoes, a chicory walnut salad and a glass of wine. Every Saxon knows in his diet that a fish has to swim three times, that is, in water, butter and wine, before it can be served on the table. Carp with wine stains is Saxon's favorite Sunday dish. Bavarian authentic sauerkraut barbecue, Baden spotted trout slices, etc. It's all local food.
(2) There are many kinds of sausages and bread. If you want to eat sausages in Germany, you have found the right place. It is estimated that there are more than 1500 kinds of sausages, among which there are more than 780 kinds of boiled sausages. The most popular sausages are wet sausages, including pickled sausages and thin sausages with strong flavor. In addition, boiled sausages include 60 kinds of sausages with different livers and tastes, such as the famous Pfalcz enema. Sausages must be accompanied by bread, and Germany can also be called the world champion in quality and quantity in bread making. In Germany, bread is made of refined flour, as well as mixed flour made of rye, oats, refined flour and miscellaneous grains. There are more than 65,438+0,200 kinds of delicious buns, angular buns, 8-shaped scones (Germans call them "pretzels", which are actually very salty and not very delicious) and long bread every day in Germany. In addition, there are more than 300 different kinds of bread. Bread is the most important staple food for Germans for three meals a day. According to statistics, in 1994, Germans ate an average of 8 1.5 kg of bread, ranking first among EU member states.
Some breads in Germany have local characteristics, such as black bread in Hamburg, rye bread in Holstein and scones dipped in oil and salted in Bavaria. In Germany, bread is considered to be a nutritious and healthful natural food, but Germans never eat bread alone. Instead, they spread a thick layer of cream on bread, accompanied by cheese and jam, as well as sausages or ham. Germans like to eat cheese. There are more than 600 kinds of cheese. Cheese is a must-have food on the breakfast table in Germany. Fish, candy, cake, etc. It is also the favorite food of Germans. Whether it is canned fish, frozen fish, fresh fish, smoked fish, fish salad, shrimp, fresh shellfish, etc. They are very popular with Germans, who eat fish 15 kg per capita every year. The sales of candy, chocolate and cakes are also considerable.
(3) The country of beer and wine Germany is famous for its beer and wine. Germany is a big drinking country in the world, and its annual drinking volume ranks second in the world, among which beer sales rank first in the world. Beer and wine are essential drinks for every family in Germany. When friends get together, there must be a bartender. The climatic conditions in Germany are very suitable for the growth of grapes. There are 13 grape growing areas, 60 large-scale planting fields and 2,600 small-scale planting fields in China, which are mainly concentrated on the banks of Arrhea River, Qifengling River and Moser River in the southwest and north of Germany. It has beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. Neustadt, the largest grape growing area, has 2000 hectares of vineyards, with endless green grape racks and attractive grape fragrance in the whole air. A string of fragrant grapes, glowing with brilliant red light, is mouth watering. Pick one and put it in your mouth and soak it in honey. The fragrance overflows the tip of your tongue. The best grapes make the best wine. There are almost endless wine varieties in the cellars of 20,000 winemakers in Germany. German wine law stipulates that only wines that meet the requirements in variety, characteristics, maturity, freshness and appearance can obtain the mark of high-quality wine. Wine experts pay great attention to the label on the bottle, which not only indicates the detailed origin, but also indicates the official inspection number. Special fine wines can be stored for many years according to their different brewing years. A bottle of century-old wine can sell for thousands or even tens of thousands of marks. In a word, the bottle is elegant in appearance and mellow and charming in taste, which can be said to be a typical feature of German wine.
Residents of Boden Lake and Main River in Germany drink the best wine, and each person consumes 40 liters a year. Wine is not only a German drink, but also a good medicine for treating diseases and strengthening the body. In ancient times, people used wine to treat cholera and typhoid fever. Today, moderate drinking can treat hypotension and myocardial infarction. It is said that Goethe, the great poet, drank wine every day, and it was wine that kept his creation going until the last few days of his death, and German talents drank beer in a "massive" way. It is said that the most unbearable thing for Germans is thirst. The more they drink beer, the more thirsty they are, which leads to the more Germans drink. The most powerful beer drinker in Germany is Bavarian, and strangers drink up to 235.7 liters of this "barley sweat drink" every year. There are 1052 breweries in Bavaria, which is also the largest in Germany. The 10 Oktoberfest in Munich, the capital of Bavaria, is a world-famous festival. Every year from late September to early October, millions of tourists from all over the world and Germany gather in Munich. People picked up a liter of special ceramic goblets and drank heartily. In more than ten days, millions of liters of beer were drunk in one gulp, and hundreds of thousands of sausages were swallowed with the wine. German beer is divided into more than 20 kinds, 1500 kinds. Because of the diversity of brewing formulas, it is not surprising that so many kinds of beer are produced. Generally speaking, northerners in Germany like to drink cooked beer, while southerners prefer ale, light beer, dark beer and non-bitter beer, but no matter which brand of beer has its own place in pubs, restaurants and beer gardens. It can be seen that beer plays an important role in German diet.
(4) More than 300 kinds of bread, different kinds of bread are good for health. Rye bread with wood stripes is the main edible bread in Westphalia. With fried ham, it's delicious. It belongs to a special kind of bread, such as onion, sweet grapes and low-calorie crispy bread. Bread containing sesame seeds or sunflower seeds is becoming more and more popular. Bretzel is a typical German food. In the bakery, visitors can find all kinds of biscuits, from crispy egg rolls to biscuits decorated with poppies or rapeseed, or just taste brown bread with butter, and you can appreciate its beauty.
(5) German seafood is fresh and rich. Fish should be eaten in fish-producing places, such as the coast near Germany and unpolluted rivers and lakes. Strolling through the traditional seafood market in Hamburg, savvy businessmen will definitely make you want to try local flavor products, such as smoked Kiel herring scrambled eggs in the Baltic Sea and lobster soup in Helgolan Island in the North Sea, herring soup in mecklenburg and shell soup in Holstein. Even in the hinterland of Germany, tourists can taste European bacon and shrimp. In the vast Alps, you can also enjoy onions and herring in cream sauce. It is very important for people who go to Germany to study, work or visit, to get close to German customs and know their living habits. If you don't know anything in advance, you will inevitably make a joke or bring inconvenience to yourself. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. This is the truth. But how can we get along? This needs to be understood in advance.
* Be disciplined and tidy *
Germans attach great importance to rules and discipline and take everything very seriously. Where there are express provisions, Germans will consciously abide by them; Germans will never touch anything that is forbidden. In the eyes of some people, many times, Germans are almost inflexible, inflexible and even a little unreasonable. But when you think about it, this "inflexibility" is very beneficial. How can there be order without discipline? No rules, no decency?
Germans attach great importance to cleanliness. They not only pay attention to keeping their small environment clean and tidy, but also attach great importance to keeping the big environment clean and tidy. In Germany, everything is clean and tidy in parks, streets, theaters and other public places. Germans also attach great importance to clothing. Wear work clothes to work. Although you can dress casually when you come home from work, you will definitely dress neatly as long as there are guests visiting or going out for activities. When watching a drama or opera, women should wear long skirts, and men should wear formal clothes, at least dark clothes. This is especially true when attending social activities or formal banquets.
* Punctuality loves silence *
Germans are punctual, make appointments, and never change easily without special circumstances. When Germans are invited to other people's homes or go out to visit friends, they will arrive on time, and will not let the host waste time waiting or have to entertain guests in advance. Otherwise, it is impolite. If you can't keep the appointment on time for special reasons, you will apologize to your friends and ask for forgiveness.
Germans prefer quiet life, but they don't like noise except on special occasions. For example, although many people work in cities, they live in rural areas or small towns near cities, in order to be quiet. Even those who live in cities pay great attention to the noise around their houses. For example, you can't play musical instruments from 8 pm to 8 am the next day, and you can't talk loudly. If you want to get together at night, you should explain the situation to your neighbors in advance, ask them to understand, try to arrange it on weekends and try not to make noise. Otherwise, the disturbed neighbors will be very angry and may protest in person, and some people may even ask the police to intervene.
* Treat people sincerely and pay attention to etiquette *
Generally speaking, there is not much trouble in dealing with Germans. In most cases, they just. No matter what they can do, they will tell you at once that it can be done. Whatever they can't do, they will definitely tell you "no", rarely put on airs or give ambiguous answers. Of course, interpersonal relationships and efforts are by no means without influence.
Like many western countries, Germans [1] pay more attention to etiquette. When we meet, whether we know each other or not, whether we are on the road, or in offices, hotels, elevators and other places, we all say hello to each other and say "hello". When eating in a restaurant, you should also nod to the customers who have already sat down. It is really "courtesy to politeness, courtesy to many people". Friends shake hands to greet each other, and so do they when they say goodbye. Good friends I haven't seen for a long time can hug each other when they meet or leave for a long time. On formal occasions, men still kiss women's hands, but they don't have to kiss the back of their hands. In the process of communication, most people often use "you" and surname beginning with "Mr" or "Ms" (also called "Mrs") as honorifics. Only friends, relatives and young people call each other "you" and names. For women, regardless of marriage and age, they can be called "Ms. XXX", but for married women, they should be called by their husband's surname.
Gifts are also highly valued in Germany. When invited to other people's homes, they usually bring gifts. Most people bring flowers, some male guests bring a bottle of wine, and some people bring a meaningful book (or a book written by themselves) or a picture album. Send more flowers when welcoming guests (such as stations and airports) and visiting patients. When congratulating others on their birthdays, festivals or weddings, you can send cards. If you give a gift, you should take practicality and significance as the principle, not the price. Gifts should be wrapped in gift paper in advance. Many people will open the gift immediately after receiving it and express their gratitude to the giver.
In Germany and other western countries, women are given priority in many occasions such as entering the door, getting into the elevator and getting on the bus. Men should help women open the car door, hang up their clothes and give up their seats. The lady only said "thank you" for this, and she didn't feel embarrassed, nor did she think that the other party was up to no good. Germans pay great attention to respect each other when talking with others. Don't ask other people's private affairs (such as female age, income, etc.). ) and don't make fun of the people present. When talking, don't talk to people sitting far away from the table, for fear of affecting others' emotions.
Germans often shake hands with their left hand, which makes the guests sitting on the left look disrespectful and humble. Avoid tulips as gifts. They think this is a heartless flower. Germany is still a family that loves flowers.