THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO IN GERMANY
In Vietnam sometimes meet cute babies you can swoop down and even kiss their cheeks. But that is absolutely not allowed in Germany. Even if the child is open, but without the permission of their parents, you are not allowed to stroke, hug, pet or give them food because you will be seen as the bad guy. To avoid problems when studying and working here, let's learn with H&A what absolutely must not be done in Germany.
PROHIBITED TO WORK ILLEGAL
Unlike some countries in the Middle East and Africa, working without a work permit is a violation of tax laws and social insurance laws in Germany. For those who work illegally, German law provides for fines, even imprisonment. In Germany, when hiring people to work underground, both the employer and the employee are fined. Therefore, even if you want to work to earn extra income, you must work legally!
Tax evasion
The tax system in Germany is actually very complex. However, tax evasion is punishable. Tax evasion in Germany is considered "robbing public property". Paying taxes is considered a civic duty, just as the right to vote is their right. Even foreigners who work in Germany have to pay tax.
There are a lot of business owners who are immigrants/immigrants who evade taxes so don't wonder why they are so rich without buying a house or a car! Because they can't prove the origin of that money.
Violence against children
Violence against children in Germany is punishable. Caning is an unacceptable form of instruction, either at home or at school. This is recognized in German Law: “Children have the right to a non-violent upbringing. Caning, psychological trauma and humiliating measures are not allowed.
This explains why, when riding a train or in a public place, you see children squealing, but their parents only give them a few words to comfort them without yelling like "shut up" or a few words. light beating.
Make noisy
In Germany, it is not allowed to make noise that affects others. Must keep order and respect the quiet at night (time from 10pm to 6am the next day). Therefore, if you have a valued guest who hasn't seen you for a long time or has a party or birthday, you need to send a letter to your neighbor to clarify and ask for permission to avoid the police asking.
Bargain (bargain) at the supermarket
Bargaining at the market must have made a lot of people happy and this dumping certainly belongs to the good shops. However, this is considered taboo and is not allowed in supermarkets or most stores. If you want to buy cheap things, you can search hard and hunt for cheap items online or go to the second-hand market Flomarkt. As for places where prices have been recorded, the only way to comply.
Feeding animals indiscriminately
Not all are wild animals, and keeping them is regulated by animal protection laws. Therefore, even if you want to be friendly with your neighbors, you should not feed their pets without asking first. If the cat, for example, is attracted to you infrequently or does not come home, this could be considered an invasion of personal property rights and could result in civil action.
Some parks and zoos have a written record that the animals there are petted, touched, or fed. Practice looking at signposts when entering a public place, if you don't understand what the sign says, don't do it indiscriminately.
"Rubber" TIME
Adhering to appointments and being on time is very important in Germany. It shows respect for the date and respect for the other party. Therefore, you should arrive on time or a few minutes earlier than scheduled. If you have to be late due to force majeure, you must also call back and apologize for it. You should remember in Germany there is a concept about being late is "once is not allowed, twice is too much".
Take pictures, get close to strange children
Even if your child is open-minded, you can't touch, cuddle, pet, or feed them without their parents' permission. Another taboo is that it is not allowed to take pictures of children without permission because it can be considered an invasion of privacy.
Indiscriminate car wash
Of course, washing the car yourself will save a lot more than going to the store. However, that is not allowed if you just wash your car on the street. Because the Germans attach great importance to environmental protection, meanwhile, the wastewater from car washing contains various substances and chemical compounds that will damage groundwater.
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