Bringing present to a culture interview meeting in Germany?
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Weird or not, I dunno, it's common in here; Iran. No matter how I hate it personally, it's considered as a gesture of good will, not bribery.
My wife insists that it's a good idea to bring some Iranian pistachios to the meeting for the team and I say it's gonna be awkward in their culture. What's your stand as a native German?
Clarification: It's not an interview interview. I've been through various HR and technical interviews, all positive. Now they wanted "to meet me in person to know more about me and my working methods." as they said.
germany culture social-norms
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sepehr
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Weird or not, I dunno, it's common in here; Iran. No matter how I hate it personally, it's considered as a gesture of good will, not bribery.
My wife insists that it's a good idea to bring some Iranian pistachios to the meeting for the team and I say it's gonna be awkward in their culture. What's your stand as a native German?
Clarification: It's not an interview interview. I've been through various HR and technical interviews, all positive. Now they wanted "to meet me in person to know more about me and my working methods." as they said.
germany culture social-norms
asked Jun 5 '17 at 21:43
sepehr
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I think you should ask this question in workplace.stackexchange.com There you will find also many HR people, so a more relevant answer.
– Giacomo Catenazzi
Jun 6 '17 at 10:04
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The only thing you should bring to an interview in Germany is maybe a printed version of your CV, and additional documents they requested you to bring. If you work in a field where that's needed, bring your portfolio. Ask over on workplace as Giacomo suggested and I'll write a longer answer.
– simbabque
Jun 6 '17 at 15:02
1
Just a small linguistic note: a souvenir is something you bring back from your travels, to remember them by. What you'd be bringing would be a present. But in France it wouldn't be appropriate either in a work situation..
– George M
Jun 6 '17 at 16:29
@GeorgeM Yeah, my mistake. Fixed it.
– sepehr
Jun 7 '17 at 20:50
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Weird or not, I dunno, it's common in here; Iran. No matter how I hate it personally, it's considered as a gesture of good will, not bribery.
My wife insists that it's a good idea to bring some Iranian pistachios to the meeting for the team and I say it's gonna be awkward in their culture. What's your stand as a native German?
Clarification: It's not an interview interview. I've been through various HR and technical interviews, all positive. Now they wanted "to meet me in person to know more about me and my working methods." as they said.
germany culture social-norms
asked Jun 5 '17 at 21:43
sepehr
331215
Weird or not, I dunno, it's common in here; Iran. No matter how I hate it personally, it's considered as a gesture of good will, not bribery.
My wife insists that it's a good idea to bring some Iranian pistachios to the meeting for the team and I say it's gonna be awkward in their culture. What's your stand as a native German?
Clarification: It's not an interview interview. I've been through various HR and technical interviews, all positive. Now they wanted "to meet me in person to know more about me and my working methods." as they said.
germany culture social-norms
germany culture social-norms
asked Jun 5 '17 at 21:43
sepehr
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asked Jun 5 '17 at 21:43
sepehr
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edited Jun 23 '17 at 15:35
asked Jun 5 '17 at 21:43
sepehr
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asked Jun 5 '17 at 21:43
sepehr
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asked Jun 5 '17 at 21:43
sepehr
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I think you should ask this question in workplace.stackexchange.com There you will find also many HR people, so a more relevant answer.
– Giacomo Catenazzi
Jun 6 '17 at 10:04
2
The only thing you should bring to an interview in Germany is maybe a printed version of your CV, and additional documents they requested you to bring. If you work in a field where that's needed, bring your portfolio. Ask over on workplace as Giacomo suggested and I'll write a longer answer.
– simbabque
Jun 6 '17 at 15:02
1
Just a small linguistic note: a souvenir is something you bring back from your travels, to remember them by. What you'd be bringing would be a present. But in France it wouldn't be appropriate either in a work situation..
– George M
Jun 6 '17 at 16:29
@GeorgeM Yeah, my mistake. Fixed it.
– sepehr
Jun 7 '17 at 20:50
add a comment |
11
I think you should ask this question in workplace.stackexchange.com There you will find also many HR people, so a more relevant answer.
– Giacomo Catenazzi
Jun 6 '17 at 10:04
2
The only thing you should bring to an interview in Germany is maybe a printed version of your CV, and additional documents they requested you to bring. If you work in a field where that's needed, bring your portfolio. Ask over on workplace as Giacomo suggested and I'll write a longer answer.
– simbabque
Jun 6 '17 at 15:02
1
Just a small linguistic note: a souvenir is something you bring back from your travels, to remember them by. What you'd be bringing would be a present. But in France it wouldn't be appropriate either in a work situation..
– George M
Jun 6 '17 at 16:29
@GeorgeM Yeah, my mistake. Fixed it.
– sepehr
Jun 7 '17 at 20:50
11
11
I think you should ask this question in workplace.stackexchange.com There you will find also many HR people, so a more relevant answer.
– Giacomo Catenazzi
Jun 6 '17 at 10:04
I think you should ask this question in workplace.stackexchange.com There you will find also many HR people, so a more relevant answer.
– Giacomo Catenazzi
Jun 6 '17 at 10:04
2
2
The only thing you should bring to an interview in Germany is maybe a printed version of your CV, and additional documents they requested you to bring. If you work in a field where that's needed, bring your portfolio. Ask over on workplace as Giacomo suggested and I'll write a longer answer.
– simbabque
Jun 6 '17 at 15:02
The only thing you should bring to an interview in Germany is maybe a printed version of your CV, and additional documents they requested you to bring. If you work in a field where that's needed, bring your portfolio. Ask over on workplace as Giacomo suggested and I'll write a longer answer.
– simbabque
Jun 6 '17 at 15:02
1
1
Just a small linguistic note: a souvenir is something you bring back from your travels, to remember them by. What you'd be bringing would be a present. But in France it wouldn't be appropriate either in a work situation..
– George M
Jun 6 '17 at 16:29
Just a small linguistic note: a souvenir is something you bring back from your travels, to remember them by. What you'd be bringing would be a present. But in France it wouldn't be appropriate either in a work situation..
– George M
Jun 6 '17 at 16:29
@GeorgeM Yeah, my mistake. Fixed it.
– sepehr
Jun 7 '17 at 20:50
@GeorgeM Yeah, my mistake. Fixed it.
– sepehr
Jun 7 '17 at 20:50
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No, bringing a present to a job interview when you are the applicant would be seen as extremely weird in Germany. Don't do that.
If your wife insists, take them with you and eat them yourself.
But when you got the job and it's time for your first day, then bringing some sweets for your new co-workers will certainly be seen as a nice gesture. Although it will not be expected from you.
In general, you don't give gifts to people who are above you in the company hierarchy. Gifts are given to people below you or to people you consider your peers.
answered Jun 13 '17 at 20:09
Philipp
1,6821717
Please see the update and let me me know what you think.
– sepehr
Jun 23 '17 at 15:36
Why no gifts to higher-ups?
– JoErNanO♦
Jun 23 '17 at 20:51
@JoErNanO Because that's the custom. We could now have a lengthy discussion about the reasons, pro's and con's about gift giving customs around the world, but I don't think that this would be on-topic on this website.
– Philipp
Jun 25 '17 at 13:08
@Philipp No but it might be on topic for the chat. Why is it the custom? I'm just curious here.
– JoErNanO♦
Jun 25 '17 at 13:29
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importing nuts from Iran into Germany is going to be almost certainly illegal as it falls under agricultural products and importing those into the EU from outside the EU without a license is heavily restricted.
If it's an informal meeting with colleagues, bringing some snacks is probably welcomed.
If it's like a job interview or sales meeting, it might be seen as an attempt at bribery and have quite the opposite effect from what you intent.
answered Jun 6 '17 at 5:59
jwenting
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There is no blanket ban or heavy restrictions on importing plant-based foods into the EU. Products of animal origin are more difficult. If I understand it correctly, Iranian pistachios can be imported, but must be declared to customs.
– Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
Jun 6 '17 at 10:34
3
@Tor-EinarJarnbjo I was hoping that Last update: 20-02-2017 is an indicator that this is still valid.
– problemofficer
Jun 6 '17 at 18:01
10
To actually put this into the test, I brought 2kg and declared it to the customs. Not an issue! I dunno what to do with it now 😁 @Tor-EinarJarnbjo
– sepehr
Jun 7 '17 at 20:54
3
(-1) You are confusing many things and just making stuff up with no evidence whatsoever. If there are restrictions, it's about a specific product from a specific place, not a blanket ban. Anecdotally, I can testify that I personally landed at Schiphol with about 1.5kg of various nuts from Lebanon a few days ago without any issue. And it's not even that I got lucky doing something questionable, a customs officer actually stopped me for a brief questioning, mostly about alcohol and cigarettes, and was totally unconcerned with the nuts.
– Relaxed
Jun 7 '17 at 21:25
2
@sepehr So the answer is flatly wrong, it should not be marked as “accepted”.
– Relaxed
Jun 7 '17 at 21:26
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No, bringing a present to a job interview when you are the applicant would be seen as extremely weird in Germany. Don't do that.
If your wife insists, take them with you and eat them yourself.
But when you got the job and it's time for your first day, then bringing some sweets for your new co-workers will certainly be seen as a nice gesture. Although it will not be expected from you.
In general, you don't give gifts to people who are above you in the company hierarchy. Gifts are given to people below you or to people you consider your peers.
answered Jun 13 '17 at 20:09
Philipp
1,6821717
Please see the update and let me me know what you think.
– sepehr
Jun 23 '17 at 15:36
Why no gifts to higher-ups?
– JoErNanO♦
Jun 23 '17 at 20:51
@JoErNanO Because that's the custom. We could now have a lengthy discussion about the reasons, pro's and con's about gift giving customs around the world, but I don't think that this would be on-topic on this website.
– Philipp
Jun 25 '17 at 13:08
@Philipp No but it might be on topic for the chat. Why is it the custom? I'm just curious here.
– JoErNanO♦
Jun 25 '17 at 13:29
add a comment |
up vote
14
down vote
No, bringing a present to a job interview when you are the applicant would be seen as extremely weird in Germany. Don't do that.
If your wife insists, take them with you and eat them yourself.
But when you got the job and it's time for your first day, then bringing some sweets for your new co-workers will certainly be seen as a nice gesture. Although it will not be expected from you.
In general, you don't give gifts to people who are above you in the company hierarchy. Gifts are given to people below you or to people you consider your peers.
answered Jun 13 '17 at 20:09
Philipp
1,6821717
Please see the update and let me me know what you think.
– sepehr
Jun 23 '17 at 15:36
Why no gifts to higher-ups?
– JoErNanO♦
Jun 23 '17 at 20:51
@JoErNanO Because that's the custom. We could now have a lengthy discussion about the reasons, pro's and con's about gift giving customs around the world, but I don't think that this would be on-topic on this website.
– Philipp
Jun 25 '17 at 13:08
@Philipp No but it might be on topic for the chat. Why is it the custom? I'm just curious here.
– JoErNanO♦
Jun 25 '17 at 13:29
add a comment |
up vote
14
down vote
up vote
14
down vote
No, bringing a present to a job interview when you are the applicant would be seen as extremely weird in Germany. Don't do that.
If your wife insists, take them with you and eat them yourself.
But when you got the job and it's time for your first day, then bringing some sweets for your new co-workers will certainly be seen as a nice gesture. Although it will not be expected from you.
In general, you don't give gifts to people who are above you in the company hierarchy. Gifts are given to people below you or to people you consider your peers.
answered Jun 13 '17 at 20:09
Philipp
1,6821717
No, bringing a present to a job interview when you are the applicant would be seen as extremely weird in Germany. Don't do that.
If your wife insists, take them with you and eat them yourself.
But when you got the job and it's time for your first day, then bringing some sweets for your new co-workers will certainly be seen as a nice gesture. Although it will not be expected from you.
In general, you don't give gifts to people who are above you in the company hierarchy. Gifts are given to people below you or to people you consider your peers.
answered Jun 13 '17 at 20:09
Philipp
1,6821717
edited Jun 13 '17 at 20:20
answered Jun 13 '17 at 20:09
Philipp
1,6821717
answered Jun 13 '17 at 20:09
Philipp
1,6821717
answered Jun 13 '17 at 20:09
Philipp
1,6821717
1,6821717
Please see the update and let me me know what you think.
– sepehr
Jun 23 '17 at 15:36
Why no gifts to higher-ups?
– JoErNanO♦
Jun 23 '17 at 20:51
@JoErNanO Because that's the custom. We could now have a lengthy discussion about the reasons, pro's and con's about gift giving customs around the world, but I don't think that this would be on-topic on this website.
– Philipp
Jun 25 '17 at 13:08
@Philipp No but it might be on topic for the chat. Why is it the custom? I'm just curious here.
– JoErNanO♦
Jun 25 '17 at 13:29
add a comment |
Please see the update and let me me know what you think.
– sepehr
Jun 23 '17 at 15:36
Why no gifts to higher-ups?
– JoErNanO♦
Jun 23 '17 at 20:51
@JoErNanO Because that's the custom. We could now have a lengthy discussion about the reasons, pro's and con's about gift giving customs around the world, but I don't think that this would be on-topic on this website.
– Philipp
Jun 25 '17 at 13:08
@Philipp No but it might be on topic for the chat. Why is it the custom? I'm just curious here.
– JoErNanO♦
Jun 25 '17 at 13:29
Please see the update and let me me know what you think.
– sepehr
Jun 23 '17 at 15:36
Please see the update and let me me know what you think.
– sepehr
Jun 23 '17 at 15:36
Why no gifts to higher-ups?
– JoErNanO♦
Jun 23 '17 at 20:51
Why no gifts to higher-ups?
– JoErNanO♦
Jun 23 '17 at 20:51
@JoErNanO Because that's the custom. We could now have a lengthy discussion about the reasons, pro's and con's about gift giving customs around the world, but I don't think that this would be on-topic on this website.
– Philipp
Jun 25 '17 at 13:08
@JoErNanO Because that's the custom. We could now have a lengthy discussion about the reasons, pro's and con's about gift giving customs around the world, but I don't think that this would be on-topic on this website.
– Philipp
Jun 25 '17 at 13:08
@Philipp No but it might be on topic for the chat. Why is it the custom? I'm just curious here.
– JoErNanO♦
Jun 25 '17 at 13:29
@Philipp No but it might be on topic for the chat. Why is it the custom? I'm just curious here.
– JoErNanO♦
Jun 25 '17 at 13:29
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
importing nuts from Iran into Germany is going to be almost certainly illegal as it falls under agricultural products and importing those into the EU from outside the EU without a license is heavily restricted.
If it's an informal meeting with colleagues, bringing some snacks is probably welcomed.
If it's like a job interview or sales meeting, it might be seen as an attempt at bribery and have quite the opposite effect from what you intent.
answered Jun 6 '17 at 5:59
jwenting
6,23911523
4
There is no blanket ban or heavy restrictions on importing plant-based foods into the EU. Products of animal origin are more difficult. If I understand it correctly, Iranian pistachios can be imported, but must be declared to customs.
– Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
Jun 6 '17 at 10:34
3
@Tor-EinarJarnbjo I was hoping that Last update: 20-02-2017 is an indicator that this is still valid.
– problemofficer
Jun 6 '17 at 18:01
10
To actually put this into the test, I brought 2kg and declared it to the customs. Not an issue! I dunno what to do with it now 😁 @Tor-EinarJarnbjo
– sepehr
Jun 7 '17 at 20:54
3
(-1) You are confusing many things and just making stuff up with no evidence whatsoever. If there are restrictions, it's about a specific product from a specific place, not a blanket ban. Anecdotally, I can testify that I personally landed at Schiphol with about 1.5kg of various nuts from Lebanon a few days ago without any issue. And it's not even that I got lucky doing something questionable, a customs officer actually stopped me for a brief questioning, mostly about alcohol and cigarettes, and was totally unconcerned with the nuts.
– Relaxed
Jun 7 '17 at 21:25
2
@sepehr So the answer is flatly wrong, it should not be marked as “accepted”.
– Relaxed
Jun 7 '17 at 21:26
|
show 7 more comments
up vote
0
down vote
importing nuts from Iran into Germany is going to be almost certainly illegal as it falls under agricultural products and importing those into the EU from outside the EU without a license is heavily restricted.
If it's an informal meeting with colleagues, bringing some snacks is probably welcomed.
If it's like a job interview or sales meeting, it might be seen as an attempt at bribery and have quite the opposite effect from what you intent.
answered Jun 6 '17 at 5:59
jwenting
6,23911523
4
There is no blanket ban or heavy restrictions on importing plant-based foods into the EU. Products of animal origin are more difficult. If I understand it correctly, Iranian pistachios can be imported, but must be declared to customs.
– Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
Jun 6 '17 at 10:34
3
@Tor-EinarJarnbjo I was hoping that Last update: 20-02-2017 is an indicator that this is still valid.
– problemofficer
Jun 6 '17 at 18:01
10
To actually put this into the test, I brought 2kg and declared it to the customs. Not an issue! I dunno what to do with it now 😁 @Tor-EinarJarnbjo
– sepehr
Jun 7 '17 at 20:54
3
(-1) You are confusing many things and just making stuff up with no evidence whatsoever. If there are restrictions, it's about a specific product from a specific place, not a blanket ban. Anecdotally, I can testify that I personally landed at Schiphol with about 1.5kg of various nuts from Lebanon a few days ago without any issue. And it's not even that I got lucky doing something questionable, a customs officer actually stopped me for a brief questioning, mostly about alcohol and cigarettes, and was totally unconcerned with the nuts.
– Relaxed
Jun 7 '17 at 21:25
2
@sepehr So the answer is flatly wrong, it should not be marked as “accepted”.
– Relaxed
Jun 7 '17 at 21:26
|
show 7 more comments
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
importing nuts from Iran into Germany is going to be almost certainly illegal as it falls under agricultural products and importing those into the EU from outside the EU without a license is heavily restricted.
If it's an informal meeting with colleagues, bringing some snacks is probably welcomed.
If it's like a job interview or sales meeting, it might be seen as an attempt at bribery and have quite the opposite effect from what you intent.
answered Jun 6 '17 at 5:59
jwenting
6,23911523
importing nuts from Iran into Germany is going to be almost certainly illegal as it falls under agricultural products and importing those into the EU from outside the EU without a license is heavily restricted.
If it's an informal meeting with colleagues, bringing some snacks is probably welcomed.
If it's like a job interview or sales meeting, it might be seen as an attempt at bribery and have quite the opposite effect from what you intent.
answered Jun 6 '17 at 5:59
jwenting
6,23911523
answered Jun 6 '17 at 5:59
jwenting
6,23911523
answered Jun 6 '17 at 5:59
jwenting
6,23911523
answered Jun 6 '17 at 5:59
jwenting
6,23911523
6,23911523
4
There is no blanket ban or heavy restrictions on importing plant-based foods into the EU. Products of animal origin are more difficult. If I understand it correctly, Iranian pistachios can be imported, but must be declared to customs.
– Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
Jun 6 '17 at 10:34
3
@Tor-EinarJarnbjo I was hoping that Last update: 20-02-2017 is an indicator that this is still valid.
– problemofficer
Jun 6 '17 at 18:01
10
To actually put this into the test, I brought 2kg and declared it to the customs. Not an issue! I dunno what to do with it now 😁 @Tor-EinarJarnbjo
– sepehr
Jun 7 '17 at 20:54
3
(-1) You are confusing many things and just making stuff up with no evidence whatsoever. If there are restrictions, it's about a specific product from a specific place, not a blanket ban. Anecdotally, I can testify that I personally landed at Schiphol with about 1.5kg of various nuts from Lebanon a few days ago without any issue. And it's not even that I got lucky doing something questionable, a customs officer actually stopped me for a brief questioning, mostly about alcohol and cigarettes, and was totally unconcerned with the nuts.
– Relaxed
Jun 7 '17 at 21:25
2
@sepehr So the answer is flatly wrong, it should not be marked as “accepted”.
– Relaxed
Jun 7 '17 at 21:26
|
show 7 more comments
4
There is no blanket ban or heavy restrictions on importing plant-based foods into the EU. Products of animal origin are more difficult. If I understand it correctly, Iranian pistachios can be imported, but must be declared to customs.
– Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
Jun 6 '17 at 10:34
3
@Tor-EinarJarnbjo I was hoping that Last update: 20-02-2017 is an indicator that this is still valid.
– problemofficer
Jun 6 '17 at 18:01
10
To actually put this into the test, I brought 2kg and declared it to the customs. Not an issue! I dunno what to do with it now 😁 @Tor-EinarJarnbjo
– sepehr
Jun 7 '17 at 20:54
3
(-1) You are confusing many things and just making stuff up with no evidence whatsoever. If there are restrictions, it's about a specific product from a specific place, not a blanket ban. Anecdotally, I can testify that I personally landed at Schiphol with about 1.5kg of various nuts from Lebanon a few days ago without any issue. And it's not even that I got lucky doing something questionable, a customs officer actually stopped me for a brief questioning, mostly about alcohol and cigarettes, and was totally unconcerned with the nuts.
– Relaxed
Jun 7 '17 at 21:25
2
@sepehr So the answer is flatly wrong, it should not be marked as “accepted”.
– Relaxed
Jun 7 '17 at 21:26
4
4
There is no blanket ban or heavy restrictions on importing plant-based foods into the EU. Products of animal origin are more difficult. If I understand it correctly, Iranian pistachios can be imported, but must be declared to customs.
– Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
Jun 6 '17 at 10:34
There is no blanket ban or heavy restrictions on importing plant-based foods into the EU. Products of animal origin are more difficult. If I understand it correctly, Iranian pistachios can be imported, but must be declared to customs.
– Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
Jun 6 '17 at 10:34
3
3
@Tor-EinarJarnbjo I was hoping that Last update: 20-02-2017 is an indicator that this is still valid.
– problemofficer
Jun 6 '17 at 18:01
@Tor-EinarJarnbjo I was hoping that Last update: 20-02-2017 is an indicator that this is still valid.
– problemofficer
Jun 6 '17 at 18:01
10
10
To actually put this into the test, I brought 2kg and declared it to the customs. Not an issue! I dunno what to do with it now 😁 @Tor-EinarJarnbjo
– sepehr
Jun 7 '17 at 20:54
To actually put this into the test, I brought 2kg and declared it to the customs. Not an issue! I dunno what to do with it now 😁 @Tor-EinarJarnbjo
– sepehr
Jun 7 '17 at 20:54
3
3
(-1) You are confusing many things and just making stuff up with no evidence whatsoever. If there are restrictions, it's about a specific product from a specific place, not a blanket ban. Anecdotally, I can testify that I personally landed at Schiphol with about 1.5kg of various nuts from Lebanon a few days ago without any issue. And it's not even that I got lucky doing something questionable, a customs officer actually stopped me for a brief questioning, mostly about alcohol and cigarettes, and was totally unconcerned with the nuts.
– Relaxed
Jun 7 '17 at 21:25
(-1) You are confusing many things and just making stuff up with no evidence whatsoever. If there are restrictions, it's about a specific product from a specific place, not a blanket ban. Anecdotally, I can testify that I personally landed at Schiphol with about 1.5kg of various nuts from Lebanon a few days ago without any issue. And it's not even that I got lucky doing something questionable, a customs officer actually stopped me for a brief questioning, mostly about alcohol and cigarettes, and was totally unconcerned with the nuts.
– Relaxed
Jun 7 '17 at 21:25
2
2
@sepehr So the answer is flatly wrong, it should not be marked as “accepted”.
– Relaxed
Jun 7 '17 at 21:26
@sepehr So the answer is flatly wrong, it should not be marked as “accepted”.
– Relaxed
Jun 7 '17 at 21:26
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I think you should ask this question in workplace.stackexchange.com There you will find also many HR people, so a more relevant answer.
– Giacomo Catenazzi
Jun 6 '17 at 10:04
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The only thing you should bring to an interview in Germany is maybe a printed version of your CV, and additional documents they requested you to bring. If you work in a field where that's needed, bring your portfolio. Ask over on workplace as Giacomo suggested and I'll write a longer answer.
– simbabque
Jun 6 '17 at 15:02
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Just a small linguistic note: a souvenir is something you bring back from your travels, to remember them by. What you'd be bringing would be a present. But in France it wouldn't be appropriate either in a work situation..
– George M
Jun 6 '17 at 16:29
@GeorgeM Yeah, my mistake. Fixed it.
– sepehr
Jun 7 '17 at 20:50