Episodes

  • Do Germany always drink beer?

    Do Germany always drink beer?
    Mar 25 2021
    Do Germans drink beer? Of course! But Germany is also a wine producing country - follow us into the breweries and wineyards. 
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    13 mins
  • Why do Germans love swimming so much?

    Why do Germans love swimming so much?
    Mar 15 2021
    Not only do most Germans know how to swim, they really love it and spend a lot of time at the public pool , especially in summer. At the same time swimming is s very serious business - learn more about this and follow us into the water!
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    18 mins
  • Are Germans really punctual?

    Are Germans really punctual?
    Mar 5 2021
    Are Germans really so punctual? The short answer is: Yes! But of course there is more to the question... Listen in - and don't be late!
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    13 mins
  • Why do Germans love walking so much?

    Why do Germans love walking so much?
    Feb 21 2021
    Anyone who has ever been to Germany will have noticed that Germans like both walking and hiking a lot. The idea of heading out for a walk without having a clear goal and destination in mind runs somewhat contra to the idea that Germans are masterful planners that rarely ever set off for a trip without knowing where to go. In this episode of Germany for Asians we discuss why Germans love walking and where this tradition originates. We talk the talk, but we also walk the walk. Enjoy!
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    11 mins
  • Why are Germans so direct, or are they?

    Why are Germans so direct, or are they?
    Feb 14 2021
    Directness in communication is one of the most common stereotypes about Germans and in this episode of Germany for Asians we try to answer the question why that is, as well as whether Germans really are as direct as their reputation suggests. Have fun listening!
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    13 mins
  • Why are Germans so cold and somewhat socially distant?

    Why are Germans so cold and somewhat socially distant?
    Feb 7 2021
    Germans have a reputation for being cold and somewhat distant in their daily communications and interactions. For many Asian peoples being warm and open is somewhat anathema to the idea of economic and social success, which is also attributed to the success of Germans and German culture around the globe. In this episode of Germany for Asians we try to unravel this apparent contradiction. Enjoy! 
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    15 mins
  • How do you make social arrangements in Germany?

    How do you make social arrangements in Germany?
    Jan 31 2021
    Meeting Germans socially AND spontaneously is typically not easy. Social activities are carefully planned in advance and usually not “on the fly”. In this episode of Germany for Asians we talk about the reasons for this phenomenon and how this is connected to the German concept of friendship we discussed in episode. Have fun!
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    15 mins
  • How do you tip in Germany?

    How do you tip in Germany?
    Jan 24 2021
    Tipping in bars, restaurants and hotels has been a hotly contested topic amongst non-Germans living in or visiting Germany. For Asians, that have a less pronounced and seemingly unified tipping culture than Western culture(s), the issue of tipping in Germany remains difficult and one that is fraught with insecurity. In this episode of “Germany for Asians” we try to approach the question “how do you tip in Germany” with the Asian perspective and a few “tipps” in mind. Enjoy! 
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    19 mins