German Social Etiquette: What You Need to Know

Special social etiquette practices in Germany II:

1. Respect Sunday’s Quiet

Sunday is a day of rest in Germany, with shops closed and people generally relaxing. On Sundays, avoid activities that cause noise, such as vacuuming, cleaning your house, or using power tools, to maintain peace for your neighbors.

2. Pay Attention When Buying Subway Tickets

The varieties of subway tickets in Germany can be confusing, even for locals. Buying the wrong one can land you a 60 Euro fine. Before purchasing your ticket, carefully read the information or ask a ticket booth staff member for help.

3. Be Mindful of Bike Lanes

Germany is a cycling nation, with many cities boasting dedicated bike lanes. When walking or riding, pay close attention to road markings and avoid walking on the designated bike lanes to prevent accidents.

德國特別的社交禮儀 II:

1. 尊重星期日的寧靜

星期日是德國的休息日，商店都不會開門，人們通常會在這一天休息、放鬆。因此，在星期日，不要進行會造成噪音的活動，例如吸塵、打掃家裡、使用電鋸等，以免打擾鄰居的寧靜。

2. 謹慎購買地鐵票

德國的地鐵票種類繁多，票價也因距離、時間等因素而有所不同。如果購買錯誤，可能會被罰款60歐元。因此，在購買地鐵票之前，一定要仔細閱讀票面資訊，或向售票人員諮詢。

3. 注意自行車道

德國是自行車大國，許多城市都有專門的自行車道。在步行或騎行時，一定要注意觀察路面標誌，不要走在自行車道上，以免發生危險。