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CultuRAl tiPS FoR GeRMAnY And euRoPe

Selected tips, interesting information about people, country and culture can be found in our cultural tips section. Some of the tips listed are taken from the Facebook fan page of U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria. To see all garrison tips on Facebook, use hashtag #CulturalTips.

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It’s common to clink glasses with a "Prost" ("cheers") before drinking with guests in Germany. But remember, always make eye contact when clinking glasses. Ask your German buddies what kind of bad luck will befall upon you if you do otherwise "bad luck" will befall you. In Germany tips in restaurants are optional. The general rule in Germany is that you give a tip wherever there is table service. Tips in Germany are roughly between five and ten percent. It may sound funny to you, but Germany has a registered association for bathing culture. They have a total of 4,991 registered indoor and outdoor swimming pools. To find a pool in your area, community members can search this nonprofit website by location and perimeter.

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Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic is a spa town not too far from USAG Bavaria. Since medieval times, people have flocked here to sip from the 15 thermal springs spread across the city. You can also enjoy some great shopping, dining, and hiking nearby. Transport providers across Germany are getting ready to introduce a heavily reduced travel ticket. For the months of June, July and August you can buy the ticket for only 9 Euros a month.