Soziale Interaktion - Soziales Engagement

used to suggest that defined boundaries and respect for each other's privacy and property can help maintain positive relationships between people

Gute Zäune machen gute Nachbarn

used to suggest that having fewer individuals to cater for or fewer options to choose from can result in a better outcome or quality

Je weniger, desto besser

used to imply that if someone stays too long or visits too often, they may become a burden or annoyance to the host or the people around them

Ein ständiger Gast ist nie willkommen

used to advise guests not to stay too long in someone's home or company, as even the most enjoyable visit can become burdensome if continued for too long

Fisch und Gäste riechen nach drei Tagen

used to imply that adding a third person to a situation can make it uncomfortable or awkward, particularly when the two people are close friends or lovers

Zwei sind Gesellschaft, drei sind Menschenmenge

used to suggest that it is difficult to truly understand someone's character through brief interactions, and that living or traveling with someone is necessary to truly understand them

used to imply that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other

gleich und gleich gesellt sich gern

used to imply that personal connections and relationships can be more important than one's knowledge or expertise, highlighting the importance of networking

used to imply that a good friend can provide honest and constructive feedback, helping one to see oneself more clearly and grow as an individual

Das Auge eines Freundes ist ein guter Spiegel

used to advise maintaining personal relationships with family members and to conduct business with people who are not related to avoid any potential conflicts or complications

Essen und trinken Sie mit Ihren Verwandten, aber machen Sie Geschäfte mit Fremden