SOCIAL HINTS ------------ THERE ARE MANY CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS TO BE UNDERSTOOD. ALCOHOL IS AVAILABLE AND SMOKING IS WIDESPREAD. IT IS CUSTOMARY TO SHAKE HANDS WHEN GREETING SOMEONE.
BUSINESS HINTS -------------- BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED FORMALLY AND SMART DRESS IS REQUIRED. APPOINTMENTS ARE ESSENTIAL AND BUSINESS CARDS WILL BE EXCHANGED. ENGLISH IS WIDELY SPOKEN AND GERMAN IS ALSO A USEFUL LANGUAGE WHEN VISITING.