German Social Manners Part 3

Part 3: PUNCTUALITY

Being on time is very much appreciated in Germany. I’d even go so far and say that punctuality is one of the most important - if not the most important - social etiquette. Being late will usually leave a bad impression, especially when you have a business meeting. But even if it’s just a social event with friends or familiy, arriving a couple of minutes earlier is better than arriving minutes too late. Sometimes a late arrival is unevitable of course. In those cases please make sure to inform the people who are waiting for you.

The stereotype of the punctual German definitely has some truth to it ;)