Is it polite to burp after a meal in Germany?
Is it polite to burp after a meal in Germany? In Germany, burping is considered a sign of a healthy digestive system. In some parts of Germany, people would consider rude not to burp after a good meal. And some people make a proper sport of it in Germany.
How do you ask for the bill in Germany?
A short and simple Zahlen, bitte! is how you ask to pay the check in German. It translates literally to “Paying, please”. A similar alternative to this is Kann ich zahlen, bitte? Alternatively, you can say Die Rechnung, bitte, meaning “Check please” or Kann ich bitte die Rechnung haben?