Germans in general consider superficial, polite small talk with strangers to be inefficient or insincere. But small talk is also an essential social skill that can open doors to new relationships, professional opportunities, and personal connections. Whether at a networking event, a casual gathering, or an unexpected encounter, mastering the art of small talk in … Read more
Many years ago I briefly assisted a young boy at a playgroup, who used sign language. It meant I learned to use a few basic signs, which I sadly forgotten over the years. Apart from him I never met anybody who communicates via sign language. But I know how important it is and am I … Read more
November always seems a sad month in Germany. One reason is the weather. Although November days can be absolutely beautiful, especially when the sun is shining and you can see the trees with all their colourful leaves. But often it’s just wet or damp or foggy. Then there are several church/ public holidays, seven, in … Read more
From March 2020 to March 2021 Steven and I had (almost) fortnightly episodes of ‘Ask Angelika’ with an A to Z of German towns. In preparation for the show I found some well and lesser known towns and then some useful, interesting and sometimes silly facts about the towns. Steven read those sentences in German … Read more
When I was 4 years old my parents bought their first TV set, black and white with 2 channels. It obviously was a long time ago but I still have two vivid memories. The first memory was about ‘das Sandmännchen’. After I had something to eat in the evenings I was allowed to watch two … Read more
Today’s blog post is very short as you won’t want to stay here long (I allow it for once ☺) Today’s blog post is for those who’d love to go to Germany but can’t. Let me tell you about Virtual Vacation. This website has virtual walking, driving and flying tours for lots of cities, including … Read more
It’s disappointing when a trip to Germany doesn’t happen, whether it’s because of the Coronavirus or any other reason. But you can still look around German museums. It’s obviously not the same as being there in person, but at least these visits are free. Here are 10 museums in Germany, where you can take a … Read more
The last time we were travelling by train in Germany we nearly missed our last train. There was an announcement that the train wasn’t arriving on the specified platform and that we had to go to a different platform. Unfortunately, the announcement sounded something like:”Der Zug von …. nicht …Gleis ….” By the time we … Read more
Last year, when we were in Germany during those really hot days in July (over 40°C), we went for a walk in a forest because it was pleasantly cool. As we came out of the forest we came across an outdoor gym. We would have loved to try them out, but as it was midday and … Read more
Whether you are a smoker or not, it’s good to know where people can/ cannot smoke in Germany. Unlike in the UK, where there is a general smoking ban in all enclosed work places, the law is slightly different in Germany. Generally, yes, there is a smoking ban, but what exactly that is depends on … Read more
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