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Germany 's Experience On A German Based Carrier

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This was my first opportunity to visit Europe and experience a completely different culture. My learnings began as soon as I boarded the plane for my non-stop flight to Munich on the German based Lufthansa airlines. The experience on a German based carrier was unlike anything I had experienced on the American based airlines I had flown in the past. The crew were incredibly hospitable and made sure that everyone was taken care of from take-off to landing. Everything on the flight was included, entertainment, on demand movies, full hot meals and beverages. Even though I was flying coach in a small seat with limited space, the German airline really made me feel like a valued customer. This kind of hospitality continued …show more content…

In addition there is a 5.5 percent solidarity surtax. This brings to the tax burden to 16.7 percent of the German GDP. With the government taking in these tax dollars the German government spends approximately 44.3% of the GDP. Most importantly Germany’s budget currently enjoys a surplus. (http://www.heritage.org/index/country/germany). This is in sharp contrast to the United States which has one of the highest corporate tax rates, currently topping out at 35%, while the United States only spends 39% of the GDP. (http://www.heritage.org/index/country/unitedstates) This comparison puts clearly into focus why this is such a major point of interest in the current election. It appears that the cost of being in business in Germany is less than the United States and therefore makes them more competitive. I have seen this to be true in the amount of United States companies that have tried to relocate their headquarters to European countries to enjoy the corporate tax advantages.
Germany is a very strong country and is a leader in the economic and business environment. They have spent their energy working to innovate create new technologies. They focus on their people as a key asset and ensure they are trained and are a valuable element in the global work force. (http://reports.weforum.org/manufacturing-growth/germany/). This is clearly seen in the precision and skill of the processes and work force at the

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