Stil und Form Stil und Form - British Forces Germany
Stil und Form Stil und Form - British Forces Germany
Stil und Form Stil und Form - British Forces Germany
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Birthdays<br />
Birthdays are regarded as important in <strong>Germany</strong> and more fuss is made over them than in<br />
Britain. Coming of age (18th birthday) and “ro<strong>und</strong> “ ro<strong>und</strong>” ” birthdays 20, 30, 40 etc. are of special<br />
significance.<br />
Birthday List. Most German firms, organisations and the military maintain birthday bir thday lists,<br />
which will include BFG members either as contacts or customers.<br />
Birthday Visits. It is entirely appropriate to “call “ call” ” unannounced on a birthday with a bunch<br />
of flowers or small present. Those celebrating their birthday, especially a “ro<strong>und</strong> “ ro<strong>und</strong>” ” birthday,<br />
are usually “at “ at home” home ” between 1100 – 1300 and 1700 – 1800. It is a mark of particular<br />
attention and respect to call upon local dignitaries such as the Bü B ürgermeister rgermeister or Landrat on<br />
their birthday. The local SLO would advise on the date and should shou ld always be involved in<br />
such a visit.<br />
LEC birthdays. The birthdays of our Locally Employed Civilians should not be forgotten.<br />
(They rather expect them to be remembered.)
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