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Episode 10: Quite a night!

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Hospitality

Herr Krüger does most things right and is considerate of his client's welfare. Though his keenness to demonstrate his own good manners might seem a little 'over the top', many would consider this approach to be good form.

Conversation

Germans relish the cut and thrust of a good debate. Frau Sommer was quite tactful when stemming the tide of Herr Krüger's argument but it's not unusual for people to energetically propound opinion - it's all part of the fun.

Drinking manners

Herr Krüger overindulges on the cognac. On the whole Germans avoid becoming inebriated when out with colleagues.


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