Important agreements go through formal processes that mark the transition from discussion to commitment. This might involve signing documents, completing registrations, filing forms, or following established procedures. These formalities serve real purposes—they ensure parties understand what they are committing to, create clear evidence that agreement occurred, and mark the moment when obligation begins.
When entering significant agreements with Germans, expect and respect these formal processes. They are not bureaucratic obstacles but structural support for serious commitments. Going through proper process signals that you take the commitment seriously. Skipping formalities may signal that you do not.
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