Each group of people have their set of beliefs, behaviors, and the way they do life that works best for them. Europe and North America have entirely different perspectives and behaviors that are incorporated into the culture for each of their geographic locations. Zooming in a little tighter in these areas, Germany and the United States each have their own unique set of values when it comes to, their social etiquette, self-policing, work/family balance, and even the way they engage in courtship to find a mate. The way the Germans and Americans have shaped the norms within their culture are a direct result of their values. These norms are just activities reflecting their opinion of how the “world should be, rather than the assumptions about the way the world really is.” (Hall, p. 49-50)
Social Etiquette in these cultures are different in regards to formality, reserve, and respect. German culture is typically known to engage in formal interactions with those they do not know well. They are a reserved people and they do not usually smile as a common practice. Germans are generally private and respectful people, as well. They place …show more content…
In Germany, public displays of affection are common even though the emotional attachments are no less than they are in other cultures. The people live within small populations and understand that they have a working community that could easily have unrest if they take on many partners within their small town. There is more thought and consideration that is involve in their romantic relationships, knowing that if it does not end well there could be a disturbance within the peace. Meaning, in a very tight knit community, brief romantic entanglements among one another could impact the way people are able to relate to one another as a group. They hold a desire to look for the right person rather than a person for right
Social Etiquette in these cultures are different in regards to formality, reserve, and respect. German culture is typically known to engage in formal interactions with those they do not know well. They are a reserved people and they do not usually smile as a common practice. Germans are generally private and respectful people, as well. They place …show more content…
In Germany, public displays of affection are common even though the emotional attachments are no less than they are in other cultures. The people live within small populations and understand that they have a working community that could easily have unrest if they take on many partners within their small town. There is more thought and consideration that is involve in their romantic relationships, knowing that if it does not end well there could be a disturbance within the peace. Meaning, in a very tight knit community, brief romantic entanglements among one another could impact the way people are able to relate to one another as a group. They hold a desire to look for the right person rather than a person for right