Episode 22: Dealing with the crisis

Today we discuss how the Germans are dealing with the current crisis. Germans are known to respect clear rules and guidelines, but are they really always obedient? How about the developing work culture? Will there be benefits and a softer, more mellow culture in corporate Germany? And we talk about May the 1st - Union Day.

Today we cover the term “gossipping” in the German culture. With a more sinister or bad intent it could be called something else. But in German context it’s really just about the royals and the moviestars. We also touch base on the current Corona crisis (again) and how the Germans deal with this in their everyday life!

We get around today as we talk about how Germans deal with the grief and sorrow of losing loved ones. We discuss climate change, corruption and conspiracies!

We chat about the current crisis. First about hygiene - an important subject to Philip - and also about how the entertainment industry will be affected for years to come. Positively and negatively!

Today we chat about all the positive changes the current pandemic will bring, particularly to the German work culture. Germany has finally entered the digital age! At last, some might say!

We talk about current topics in southern Germany, about what makes the Germans go nuts for an hour on New Years Eve, and about the year to come. Plus more!

We are back after a long summer break, talking about current events in Bavaria. Local election, the phasing out of diesel cars and the very warm and long summer we just had here in 2018.

Germans are comfortable with stereotypes and this is particularly seen on TV. Try watching German TV commercials! In general you will get a good "pre-view" of German culture when watching German TV. It's like a reflection of "real life". It may be so in other countries too, for sure, but in Germany it is significant.

This week we discuss the all important code and etiquettes when dealing with the Germans in your daily life. Particularly in a professional and/or working environment you have to understand and respect these codes. Privately the Germans are more forgiving. But don't get discouraged! We will help you out right here!

This week we discuss patriotism in Germany. The Germans are very reluctant to show patriotism, and they rarely express their feelings about their country. Why is that? Why don't you see flagpoles in German gardens? As usual the conversation goes somewhat off topic, but do come along anyway! It's informative for any visitor!