Hanover Business Etiquette
Business Etiquette
Both men and women are expected to wear suits - men should also wear a tie. Business contacts must be addressed by their title and surname and using the formal ‘Sie' for ‘you'. Academic and other titles should be used wherever applicable. Visitors to Germany should also note that in some cases, instead of applauding, German businessmen and women may rap their knuckles on the table, although this practice is less common in the north. English will not necessarily be understood, particularly among middle-aged and older people.
Business meetings are usually very formal and kept as brief as possible, while socialising mainly takes place over business lunches, especially on Friday, as many offices close at around 1300 or 1400. After-work drinks are a more casual affair between colleagues and therefore seldom include clients.
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