The German term Zuverlässigkeit conveys the concept of reliability; ability to count on what has been promised. It is culturally significant because seen as a core personal and professional value in Germany.
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Euphemisms
Because Americans find it difficult separate what they say from the person they are saying it to – especially in the case of criticism – they strive to use softer, more indirect language, including euphemisms: mild or indirect words or expressions substituted for ones considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
Examples of euphemisms: pre-owned car instead of a used car, sex worker instead of a prostitute, to be between jobs instead of to be unemployed, senior citizen instead of old person, underserved neighborhood or underserved population instead of the poor, or an impoverished, needy neighborhood.
Further examples: economically disadvantaged instead of poor; temporary negative cash flow instead of broke; enhanced interrogation methods instead of torture; collateral damage instead of civilian deaths.
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Planung. Vorwegnahme.
Wikipedia in German defines Planung as: Planning describes the human capability or activity of thoughtful – or thought-anticipation – of actions that appear to be necessary in order to reach a goal.
Die Planung beschreibt die menschliche Fähigkeit Fähigkeit oder Tätigkeit zur gedanklichen Vorwegnahme von Handlungsschritten, die zur Erreichung eines Zieles notwendig scheinen.
validity. Validität.
The validity of a plan (validity) cannot be taken for granted and taken for granted. A plan is merely an abstract depiction or model of the reality to be expected in successive steps, which moreover still has to be designed over time. Therefore, as for all models, the planning reflects a simplified image of the expected future reality.
Die Gültigkeit einer Planung (Validität) kann nicht als gegeben und selbstverständlich angenommen werden. Eine Planung ist lediglich eine abstrakte Abbildung oder ein Modell der in aufeinanderfolgenden Schritten zu erwarteten Realität, die zudem im weiteren Zeitablauf noch zu gestalten ist. Daher gilt wie für alle Modelle, dass die Planung ein vereinfachendes Abbild der erwarteten künftigen Realität wiedergibt.
Vorlaufzeit
The German term Vorlaufzeit conveys the concept of lead time; sufficient advanced notice before a decision or action. It is culturally significant because Germans expect early information in order to prepare thoroughly.
Vertragstreue
The German term Vertragstreue conveys the concept of contract loyalty; strict adherence to agreed terms. It is culturally significant because deviations from a contract are rare and require renegotiation.
Verbindlichkeit
The German term Verbindlichkeit conveys the concept of binding character; reliability of a statement or commitment. It is culturally significant because A yes means yes – and should not change later without good reason.
Ausschlussfrist
The German term Ausschlussfrist conveys the concept of limitation period; legal deadline after which claims expire. It is culturally significant because seen in employment and delivery contracts – reinforces rule-based thinking.
Common Ground
The American term Common Ground conveys the concept of finding shared interests or goals. It is culturally significant because it fosters relationship-building and cooperation.
Begründungspflicht
The German term Begründungspflicht conveys the concept of duty to justify; you must explain why you accept or reject something in a negotiation. It is culturally significant because subjective feelings or preferences are not valid justifications.