Tag: Typical German
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…
Typically German: the bratwurst. – Munich
A quick stop at a Munich bratwurst stand never hurt anyone. Quite the opposite, our author believes. However, she asks herself: Who in the world needs the vegetarian or even…
Family tragedy: Mom, is it you?
The Syrian war tore his family apart. Our author was unable to meet his parents and sister for eleven years. Until now. About a moving reunion. source site
Typically German: Ventilate until you get fresh air – Munich
Quite a few people in this country tend to open their windows to ventilate, even in winter. Our author always resisted this, but now admits: There are good reasons. First…
Advent, Advent, the account is crying – Munich
For our author, the run-up to Christmas feels like a punishment: the cold, the queues, the gift madness, the financial burden, almost unbearable. Unless you find a way out. Advent…
SZ column Typically German: A black day
Shopping online? That’s as far as we’re going, thought our author. Then he became really addicted to it. About the curse of internet shopping. source site
Typically German: Going for a walk with a stroller in the wind and rain – Munich
Children need to get some fresh air? In Germany it’s almost like a law. Since our author became a father, he has experienced it first hand, with a stroller –…
SZ column "Typical German": Saturday half past nine in Munich
Can you help me move this weekend? Hardly any request does so much to make oneself unpopular. Things could be much worse. source site
SZ column Typically German: Chocolate against the shock
On the occasion of Halloween, our author asks herself whether one should indulge in every custom, no matter how stupid. And comes to a clear conclusion. source site