Bribes.
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Whatever one was seduced to think or hoped to read here the answer is no. Germany is not so eastern Europe and there is no culture of tipping in that way.
So keep bank notes in the wallet and try to talk to officials and police men instead of abusing or offending them. Wages in Germany are generally good, intentions of corruption are frowned upon and bribes are generally not welcomed.
However, to be read in various studies, the corporate world is somewhat different. High level scandals have been rocking the boat in very traditional corporations lately and heads of large companies have rolled.
