<div>Directness in communication is one of the most common stereotypes about Germans and in this episode of Germany for Asians we try to answer the question why that is, as well as whether Germans really are as direct as their reputation suggests. Have fun listening!<br><br></div>

Directness in communication is one of the most common stereotypes about Germans and in this episode of Germany for Asians we try to answer the question why that is, as well as whether Germans really are as direct as their reputation suggests. Have fun listening!

Directness in communication is one of the most common stereotypes about Germans and in this episode of Germany for Asians we try to answer the question why that is, as well as whether Germans really are as direct as their reputation suggests. Have fun listening!<br><br>

Why are Germans so direct, or are they?

Francoise Hauser is a German journalist and author of several bestseller travel and cultural guides, as well as books about a number of Asian countries. Andy Janz, former CEO of China Tours has lived in China for over a decade and has traveled extensively across Asia. Together,  they host “Germany for Asians”, the new Germany podcast that serves as a cultural guidepost for Asians interested in contemporary German culture and lifestyle. In informative and weekly 15-minute episodes they attempt to answer the question: “Why do Germans do what they do?”

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Francoise Hauser is a German journalist and author of several bestseller travel and cultural guides, as well as books about a number of Asian countries. Andy Janz, former CEO of China Tours has lived in China for over a decade and has traveled extensively across Asia. Together, they host “Germany for Asians”, the new Germany podcast that serves as a cultural guidepost for Asians interested in contemporary German culture and lifestyle. In informative and weekly 15-minute episodes they attempt to answer the question: “Why do Germans do what they do?”

Francoise Hauser is a German journalist and author of several bestseller travel and cultural guides, as well as books about a number of Asian countries. Andy Janz, former CEO of China Tours has lived in China for over a decade and has traveled extensively across Asia. Together,&nbsp; they host “Germany for Asians”, the new Germany podcast that serves as a cultural guidepost for Asians interested in contemporary German culture and lifestyle. In informative and weekly 15-minute episodes they attempt to answer the question: “Why do Germans do what they do?”

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