5 Things Germans Do That You Just Have to Accept 🙈

Are you living in Germany or planning to move here? There’s something about Germans that you’re just going to have to understand and accept. 🤣

Understanding the cultural "Selbstverständlichkeiten" can be tough or may not even seem like something that deserves attention, but believe me, it’s a crucial part of integrating into German society and building friendships.

In this video, join Sigrid, an expert in German culture, as she breaks down the top 5 things that Germans do, which you just have to accept!

Checkout the podcast we were a part of on Common Ground Berlin ➡️ https://commongroundberlin.com/podcas...

What You'll Learn:

🇩🇪 Work Etiquette: Like the clear separation between private and business life.

🇩🇪 Friendship Norms: Like the importance of saying "ich freue mich" (I'm looking forward to it).

🇩🇪 Family Customs: Like how kids' birthday parties have a set start and end time.

🇩🇪 Social Events: Like the true meaning of punctuality and the essentials of bringing wine or flowers.

🇩🇪 Pet Culture: Like understanding "Fellkinder" (fur children) as part of the family.

Sigrid’s workshops on “Surviving Berlin” have helped many expats and travelers adapt to German culture, even those who have lived in Germany for years.

🎉 For more info:   / surviving.berlin  

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00:00 - Intro chats
01:52 - Germans say NO a lot!
03:51 - What is Selbstverständlichkeit?!
04:14 - Unspoken rules in German relationships
05:19 - Unspoken rules in the workplace in Germany
07:00 - You miss out if you don't smoke?!
07:57 - Unspoken rules when making friends in Germany
10:14 - Unspoken rules in a German family
12:23 - Unspoken rules at social events in Germany
14:44 - Unspoken rules if you have a dog in Germany
18:35 - What have you experienced in Germany?!