Is Germany friendly to American tourists?

Germans are very welcoming, so it's not uncommon for a tourist to be invited into a German home. If this happens, its important to show gratitude with a small gift such as flowers, wine or candy. It's also common to remove shoes upon entering a German home, and often there are guest slippers available.



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