Germans care deeply about how solutions are reached, not just whether they work. A correct answer achieved through flawed reasoning is problematic because it can’t be trusted or replicated.
This is why German education emphasizes showing your work, why legal decisions must follow proper procedures, why industry invests heavily in quality processes. The logic is straightforward: valid methods produce reliable results; invalid methods produce results that might be coincidentally correct but provide no confidence about similar situations.
When you propose a solution, expect questions about your methodology—how did you reach this conclusion? What was your process? This isn’t bureaucratic obstruction; it’s quality assurance. Solutions with questionable pedigree are solutions that can’t be depended upon. If you want Germans to trust your solution, be prepared to explain your process clearly and show that it meets reasonable standards of rigor.
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