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International Gift Giving Customs in Germany by Gift Expert Sherri Athay of Present Perfect Gift Consultants

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customs in over 50 countries

Known for a fierce sense of pride in their country and its rich cultural heritage, Germans take a formal approach to their everyday lives. This formality, though slowly relaxing, extends across all aspects of German life, and has a definite impact on gift giving. Germans especially appreciate those who make an effort to choose gifts appropriate to the occasion.

NOTE: We are in the process of updating our information on international gift giving. If you would like to share your international gift giving expertise, ideas, or experiences, please e-mail us at internationalgifting@giftelan.com.

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