Germany, like any other country, has its own traditions and features. This is a country of high culture, developed economy and moderate lifestyle.
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German punctuality and accuracy are known to everyone. The Germans try to put things in order everywhere and strictly observe laws. Transport goes clearly on schedule, it is always clean on the streets. Residents of Germany are very serious about their health. They go to bed early and get up early. The quality of the products introduced high sanitary norms that are respected. In eco-stores, products are 30%more expensive, but they are really environmentally friendly and have real, not purchased certificates.
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The Germans love comfortable practical clothes. The main criterion is comfort, not elegance. Women use little cosmetics, prefer discreet outfits. High -heeled shoes are not everyday. You will not meet a German with bright makeup, stilettos and an evening dress on the streets of Berlin - this is how tourists dress. Only prostitutes wear boots. Prostitution in the country is legalized.
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Own housing is very expensive. For this reason, only a fourth part of the population has it. Housing rental is a normal phenomenon for Germany. Unemployment exists, but a social allowance that non -working citizens receive provides a normal standard of living.
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In Germany, they are careful about old people, children and disabled people. At the metro stations there are special platforms or elevators for the convenience of traveling in wheelchairs. Children with disabilities study in public schools along with their peers. The exception is mentally retarded children, the concern for which the state takes upon itself. 9 classes of school education are mandatory for everyone. Parents can be serious if their child does not attend school. Children are happy to take part in the national holidays of the country.
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One of the famous and favorite holidays is the Octoberfest beer festival, which is held annually in Munich. In Germany, there are a huge number of varieties of high -quality beer. The New Year is celebrated modestly. The child will not be surprised if he does not find under the Christmas tree of the New Year's gift. Children receive the most cherished gifts for Christmas, to which the Germans are very reverent - this is a family holiday.
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The Germans are in no hurry to get a family. As a rule, a civil marriage precedes the creation of a family union. Grandmothers rarely engage in grandchildren, elderly parents live separately from children. In Germany, there are a lot of houses for elderly people, in which all conditions for normal residence have been created.
Confidence in their future, a guarantee of medical care and social support help the Germans survive until old age.