Not only will you lose face and look bad, you will also find that this sort of behavior is not productive in accomplishing what you want to accomplish.Avoid doing anything that may cause you or your Thai friends to lose face. Respect must be given to those of higher social status, and to elders.As we took the regional train out to Ludwigsfelde, I was paralyzed by fear. I wasn’t sure if I could go through with my “mission”.My friend was very supportive and talked me through the entire experience, telling me what to expect, and explaining sauna etiquette, such as not to place your bare ass on a bench as doing so will bring on the wrath of angry Germans.

You see, what happened was that the American gave his hotel as Lakeside hotel.Getting Naked at a German Spa When I planned my move to Berlin, I already knew that one of the items I wanted to scratch off my “living in Germany” bucket list was to get naked at a German spa.I dreamed of feeling the “freedom” of walking around naked in public, with complete confidence in myself, and as if it were completely normal.When they do use knives and forks, they don’t hold them properly. 1 When invited to dinner, you are absolutely at liberty to accept or decline the invitation.And gentlemen are sitting next to their memsahibs at dinner. Not surprisingly, Maj Gen Cowan has taken a pretty dim view of such poor form. In fact, we believe that it is our duty to apply the same rigour to social standards when eating in civvie street. You are not, however, free to accept and then change your mind at the last minute because you suddenly got a better offer, or there’s something good on the “telly”.1) Are the people of your country well mannered compared to other nationalities? He claims he forgot his wallet but promises to pay you back if you pick up the check. You have seen him twice since and he has not offered to repay you.2. Team-Player – The new company director has organized a team-building exercise this weekend. You have no desire to go, but you don’t want to be seen as a non-team-player.2) What customs or social rules does your country have that a foreigner might not know? 4) Do you have any customer service horror stories? Dress Code – Weeks ago, you received a printed invitation to a breakfast seminar at a hotel. You are hesitant to offer your seat to her because it might offend her.