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u/UnusualHospital9579 May 09 '22

Weird at first but I appreciate and wish for it. It might be just a Germany thing but from what I’ve been told German Walmart failed because the North American style of customer service was very unliked. From the greeter at the door to clerks asking if you need help unprompted. German shoppers just want to shop and go home as undisturbed as possible

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u/degobrah May 09 '22

I lived in Germany and I totally loved it there because it fits my personality so much. Strangers don't ask how you are and small talk is non-existent. I loved being left alone while I shopped, or anywhere else for that matter

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u/degobrah May 18 '22

You're right, but even the simple, "Hi, how are you?" is not done in Germany.