I agree that there can be problems. It's only a another mindset in Germany I think. There are problems and also legal consequences when it really affects the wo

I agree that there can be problems. It's only a another mindset in Germany I think. There are problems and also legal consequences when it really affects the work in any way (even writing one personal/romantic mail is too much and can get you fired). In Germany you are hired & paid exclusively for your work and no boss can give you rules (or getting information about) what you do in your personal time (this includes private time beside work with coworkers and/or subordinates). It is even against the constitutional laws in Germany.