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German Etiquette Customs Meeting Etiquette (camille) Greetings are formal. A quick, firm handshake is the traditional greeting. Titles are very important and denote respect. Use a persons title and their surname until invited to use their first name. In general, wait for your host or hostess to introduce you to a group. When entering a room, shake hands with everyone individually, including children. Business Meeting Etiquette Meetings are generally formal. Initial meetings are used to get to know each other. They allow your German colleagues to determine if you are trustworthy. Meetings adhere to strict agendas, including starting and ending times. Maintain direct eye contact while speaking. At the end of a meeting, some Germans signal their approval by rapping their knuckles on the tabletop. The eldest or highest ranking person enters the room first. Men enter before women, if their age and status are roughly(大致） equivalent（相当）. Gift Giving Etiquette （wazowski) If you are invited to a Germans house, bring a gift such as chocolates or flowers. Yellow roses or tea roses (香水月季）are always well received. Do not give red roses as they symbolize romantic intentions. Do not give carnations（康乃馨）as they symbolize mourning（哀悼）. Do not give lilies or chrysanthemums（菊花） as they are used at funerals. If you bring wine, it should be imported, French or Italian. Giving German wines is viewed as meaning you do not think the host will serve a good quality wine. Gifts are usually opened when received. Dining Etiquette (lucy) If you are invited to a Germans house: Arrive on time as punctuality（守时） indicates proper planning. Never arrive early. Never arrive more than 15 minutes later than invited without telephoning to explain you have been detained. Send a handwritten thank you note the following day to thank your hostess for her hospitality. Dress Etiquette in business Business dress is understated（低调的）, formal and conservative（保守的）. Men should wear da