https://germanlesson.online/tags/german-culture/Recent content in German Culture on Learn German Online: Private & Group Lessons | Germanlesson.onlineHugoenGermanlesson.onlineWed, 29 Jul 2026 22:35:28 +0200https://germanlesson.online/blog/greetings-german/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://germanlesson.online/blog/greetings-german/<p>When I first started teaching German online, the number one question I got was: <em>&ldquo;Giulia, what do I actually say when I meet someone in Germany?&rdquo;</em></p> <p>It makes sense. You can study grammar for months, but the first thing you do when you meet a real person is — greet them. And German greetings come with a twist. It&rsquo;s not just about the words. It&rsquo;s about who you&rsquo;re talking to, where you are, and even what time of day it is.</p>