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Why arriving five minutes early can be awkward in Germany

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If a dinner party starts at 8:00, arriving at 8:05 is an insult, and arriving at 7:55 means you are awkwardly hovering outside. You must materialize at the door at exactly the right second.

Why arriving five minutes early can be awkward in Germany
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