Germany is not the biggest fan of open door plans.  Okay, let me clarify: every room has a door, every door has a lock, and Germans like to make liberal use of both.  Regardless of whether it's the living room, kitchen, or even two parts of a hallway, the doors are there and likely closed.  If you're going to an office or university building, even during "open" hours, the doors will be closed and likely locked up as well.  What do you do about this?

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