dhitchman
English expat in Germany
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8
About me
English
Lives in Munich
Registration: 21 June 2011
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Do you speak German? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that mastering the German language is essential for a successful integration in Germany. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak German? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
I speak a little. Not being fluent isn't a deal breaker here as most speak English. The biggest issues are in the job market, basically mainly big internationals are open but the rest largely closed unless you are native German level (just good ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Germany by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Germany. What ...
he he, I am English... adapt? Not really, just import some proper bacon and sausages for breakfast, some proper beer for the evening, speak loudly and slowly in English because of course everyone understands, stand in line while others jump ahead ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Germany by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Germany. What ...
As in most countries friendliness depends on where and who. In England, those in Yorkshire claim to be friendly but I have seen them give large discounts to locals and not to visitors. Those in London are not friendly nor are those in Liverpool. I ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Germany by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Germany. What ...
One of the most shocking things for a Brit is the fact that Germans do have a sense of humour and do laugh... something no Brit is bought up to expect. Then you find the efficiency is no better than in the UK (trains can be several hours late), and ... Read More
Environmental protection in Germany by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Germany? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
So the French, Dutch, Italians, British are not supposed to deliver or do business in Germany? I am certain that was what the EU was about???? And yes it does sound a rant but if you look the CO2 emissions are NOT falling despite the massive cost ... Read More
Environmental protection in Germany by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Germany? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
Two things, first it seems most people think solar and wind are wonderful things, but in reality with current technologies these occupy a huge amount of space and have contributed to increases in CO2 emissions by causing coal plants to be ... Read More
Healthcare in Germany by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Germany ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Germany? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Sounds like I was given a bum steer then... I will have to double check though I suspect it is too late for me. Like the UK the tax, benefits and health care system here is stupidly complex... designed by committee more interested in creating ... Read More
Healthcare in Germany by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Germany ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Germany? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
My main comment is it is horrendously expensive, even compared to the NHS I was with public while employed but now I work for myself I have to be private and the cost is so astronomical that I am looking at options to move elsewhere - really, the ... Read More