Tag: Typical German
SZ column Typically German: zoos, from symbols of prison to freedom – Munich
For our author, zoos were once the epitome of captivity; he remembers public venues as stages of horror. Now he has visited a zoo for the first time – including…
Why our author installs a child seat in the car even though it is torture. – Munich
In order to drive your daughter around, you have to do a lot, such as installing a cumbersome holding chair. Why our author still willingly wipes vomit out of the…
Why does dating have to be so difficult for single moms? – Munich
Our author is a single parent and finds it difficult to find date nights due to time constraints. Where are all the part-time nannies? A plea for more romance in…
Earrings and long hair in men – a Syrian-German reflection – Munich
Long hair, earrings and necklaces are irritating, but loose clothes are okay for men? How our author deals with Syrian-Bavarian style issues – and what role Anton Hofreiter plays in…
Breakfast in Munich: On the train or not at all – Munich
Our author observes that Munich’s working population tends to reduce breakfast to a minimum, transfer it to the train or forgo it entirely. Why that’s really a shame. In Syria,…
International Women’s Day: What women in Munich have already achieved – Munich
On International Women’s Day, the main focus is on disadvantages. It could also mean: Hey guys, we’ve really achieved a lot here. This should be said between the gender asterisk…
Typically German: How our author forgot how to read – Munich
It was as much a part of my life as brushing my teeth every day: every day after school – and later after work – I looked for a quiet…
Always complete everything: Is that necessary? – Munich
When you walk through Munich, you don’t just hear many church bells ringing. If you listen to the subtle tones, you will hear people’s keys jingling in their pockets. Over…
Racism in Germany: A frog can spoil the electricity – Munich
Our author was at the large Munich demonstration against right-wing extremism on Sunday and wonders what has become of Germany, the country that she values and loves so much. A…
SZ column Typically German: Hopefully in good hands
Our author is surprised at the low visitor rate in Munich’s patient rooms. In the Syrian region, friends and family are abandoning their work because of this. Are the Germans…