where to eat in Berlin?

German food is usually quite strong and high in caloric content. It is a simple cuisine that does not give special importance to the appearance of the dish, but the amount.

Although the visit to Berlin probably make you fat some kilos, it is always willingly, because hearty often very rich, well mixed.

The German cuisine is known for its sausages, varied in colors and flavors. The country can be found about 1,500 different types of sausages. Every German region offers a different specialty; Wieners, with a mild flavor, Nuremberg sausages, served grilled or those of Bavaria, with a lighter color.

Sports in Germany

Football is the most popular sport in Germany. With more than 6.5 million players in 26,000 clubs, the German Football Association (DFB) is the largest sports federation in the world, with particular emphasis on the youth segment: more than 2.3 million young skateboarders in 21 federations regional. 

Your goal is to jump into the Bundesliga, one of the strongest leagues in Europe. In the 2007/2008 season, an average of 37,000 spectators per game in the stadiums of the 18 teams in the premier class, the highest figure recorded in the world. 

With the conquest of the World Championship in 2007, also the women's national football team consolidated the enormous pull of his sport, besides achieving a historic victory by being the first national women's football to regain the title. 

The German Football Federation is integrated into the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), which has about 27 million sportspeople in 90,000 clubs and is the largest sports organization in the world. 

The DOSB fosters both high-level sport and mass sport. Sports free time are preferred, other than football, gymnastics, tennis, shooting, athletics and handball. 

Over 40% of Germans practiced sports regularly. Sport is one of the most widespread leisure activities. The non federated disciplines are favorite cycling, aerobics, swimming, fitness and Nordic walking. 

The "German Insignia Sport" represent a success story in the national sports promotion: Every year about one million athletes in different age categories is subject to these voluntary physical evidence to prove their strength, speed and strength in various disciplines.

German Traditions

Presentations
The Germans greet each other by shaking hands (they never greet each other with two kisses). Generally they like to keep physically and distances in conversation, only when carrying several beers they approach.

Social Events
The Germans love social gatherings: make beer festival (Oktoberfest), wine (Weinfest), squash, apples ... every occasion is good to eat and drink in groups. There is an important holiday tradition in each county ... and everyone is invited to participate.

Nighttime departures
The Germans do not stay at home, they like to go out. Both cultural theaters, and concerts, as well as leisure trips to dinner or beers outputs. Large cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, etc., often have a good deal of night distractions.

Private Parties
If a German invites you to a party at his house, it means he really estimates you (generally people are very secretive about their privacy). So you do not forget to bring a small detail: according to the occasion may be some flowers, a bottle of wine, some candy. In the holiday music is played at half volume to avoid disturbing the neighbors, there is much talk, and rarely dances. Always order to chaos prevails ... so, if you want something else you can suggest going to a nightclub.

Quotations
In Germany, punctuality is important. The Germans can not stand people who are late or appear soon.

Recycle
The Germans have a strong culture of recycling. They tend to separate organic waste and packaging in different containers. The containers must wash them before throwing to avoid bad smells (the collection of packaging is usually once a week).

Taboo topics
After World War II, the Germans have become very susceptible to racist issues. They do not like to talk about the topics on Nazism and grace will not make them racist jokes.

Tips
If desired they can be left tip taxi drivers, wardrobes, hairdressers. In hotels and restaurants is not necessary, because usually it is included 10% service on the bill. If you were not happy with the service, you must clearly state.

In business
The Germans like people with clear ideas; do not support "spin" on a topic with concise little people; If you waste time, they also lose the nerves. So if we have to talk business with a German, better get to the point directly express the idea clearly.

In the office
The Germans are very formal when doing business. They speak with suffixes Herr, Frau, Doctor ... (Mr, Mrs, doctor ...). In the conversation they prefer to keep a distance and never touch the other person (let alone give a pat on the back). When you answer the phone it is customary to reply with surname; Morgen gute eg Lintner (never "halo", "who?"). As for the suit, the Germans (though not great stylists) wear a jacket and tie ... an inappropriate dress will give an unprofessional image.