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    German Shopping Quirks

    Shopping in one country is not like shopping in another. Check out these differences between Germany and the US.

    January 20, 2021 by Erik Meyers

    What Is it Like to Work in a German-Speaking Country?

    Here’s my impressions of working in a German-speaking country noting differences between working in the US and here.

    January 13, 2021January 20, 2021 by Erik Meyers

    So Many Ways to Say Hello

    The German dialects are just fascinating. Here I look at the many ways of being greeted throughout the German-speaking world.

    January 6, 2021January 13, 2021 by Erik Meyers

    Can You Mind Your Manners?

    Manners can be different in different countries. What is considered good manners in one country may be considered rude in another.

    December 29, 2020January 6, 2021 by Erik Meyers

    What Do Religion and TV Have in Common?

    In Germany, state TV stations and official religious groups get money from the government, collected from the citizens. This is something I still haven’t gotten used to, even after 20 years here.

    December 19, 2020December 29, 2020 by Erik Meyers

    Sense of History

    1630 may seem long ago in the U.S., but in Germany not so much. Some towns date back to the Roman period almost two thousand years ago.

    December 16, 2020December 19, 2020 by Erik Meyers

    American in Germany: What Has Changed?

    A lot has changed in the world since 1998. Find out some of things of the things I’ve noticed being an American in

    December 8, 2020December 16, 2020 by Erik Meyers

    Cozy Traditions

    Holiday traditions vary from country to country. Here’s an overview of some of the German holiday traditions.

    December 2, 2020December 8, 2020 by Erik Meyers

    Taking Care of the Workforce

    Workers here have many more protections and benefits than in the US.

    November 25, 2020December 2, 2020 by Erik Meyers

    Driving verboten?

    Driving in Germany can be fun, but there are many rules to follow. And no you can’t go at top speed wherever you want.

    November 18, 2020November 25, 2020 by Erik Meyers

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