When travelling to a foreign land, one should always research about the local customs, rules and regulations of the country.
Different countries have different customs due to which they end up having very different rules.
A few things of your daily life might just be a task or a gesture to you but might be a crime in some part of the world.
Well, let’s back it up with an example, chewing gum is banned in Singapore. Unbelievable, isn’t it? Something as basic as chewing gum.
But yes, such rules exist and before visiting a country, you should be well aware of all of them unless you want to end up behind bars! 
Read through this article to see the tourist rules in Germany. This will make your trip a lot easier and safe. You can thank us later!
1. Jaywalking
Walking around the streets of Germany, the first thing you will notice is how each and everybody patiently waits for the traffic lights to turn green even if there are no other cars on the road. The Germans strictly follow all the traffic rules and expect each tourist to do the same. If anybody is seen violating this rule, they are bound to pay a fine of 5 Euros. If you find the fine nominal, that is not it. Other pedestrians will take the initiative to educate you with bad remarks and comments because they do not approve of this behavior. So if you are heading to Germany, always remember to walk only when the traffic lights turn green!
2. Recycling
Germany is one of those countries which want to go absolutely green to save the environment. When it comes to recycling, they take it up very seriously. They have an elaborated waste discarding and recycling system. When a tourist enters Germany, they might find it a little confusing at first but eventually they too get the hang of it. Following the recycling system in Germany is a must because if you don’t do it, there is going to be severe action taken up against you.
3. Keeping someone waiting
Germans are all about punctuality. Thus, it is a crime to keep someone waiting in Germany. They respect the time of others and they expect you to do the same. While you are in Germany, come what may, you cannot afford to get late and have somebody waiting for you be it whatever the case. Wasting anybody’s time is considered to be rude and unacceptable. If you are someone who is usually late to places, we would advice you to change your habit if you are planning a trip to Germany.
4. Nazi symbols
If you are caught displaying any Nazi symbol in Germany, you are going to be sentenced to 3 years of jail. Anything and everything that displays the Nazi symbols such as the flag, the salute or the slogan is prohibited. The Germans do not stop at only taking offence about this but consider it to be illegal. Do not try and violate this rule even as a joke because you would surely be inviting too much trouble on yourself!
Conclusion
Germany is a country with great principles and history. If you are planning to head to Germany for a holiday, we hope you don’t violate these rules after reading the article !
