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[English]

When I traveled to Germany, no one told

me about these unspoken routes, but I'm

about to reveal them to you. Number one,

on elevators or escalators, always stand

on the right. If you're in a hurry and

want to move, you can use the left side.

Number two, maintain a quiet demeanor

while using public transport. Speaking

loudly on a call with your family might

irritate fellow passengers. Number

three, avoid jaywalking, especially if

children are present. You don't want to

set a bad example for the next

generation, right? Number four,

Germany's wage laws mean dipping is more

relaxed than in Pakistan or the US where

servers rely heavily on them. Number

five, plan your shopping for weekdays as

almost all shops are closed on Sunday.

Sunday is a day of rest and your

neighbors will expect noise to be kept

to a minimum. Number six, Germans

observe or quiet time from 10:00 p.m. to

6:00 a.m. Playing loud music or doing

noisy housework should be avoided during

those times. Number seven, always be

sure to book an appointment in advance

rather than showing up unexpectedly.

Number eight, in Germany, being direct

isn't considered being rude. Rather,

it's a way of establishing personal

boundaries. That may not be the case in

all cultures. These were my tips. What

are the unspoken rules in your