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Working as a chartered accountant in Germany - Advice and ideas on what to expect (7 replies)
Translating UK school certificates and grades - Equivalents of GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC in Germany (16 replies)
April Fool's Day by Bryce Courtenay (a novel) - Does a German edition of this book exist? (0 replies)
What are the odds I'm going to lose my apartment? - I shagged my landlady's daughter, broke her heart (275 replies)
Lack of consideration for personal space - A commentary and rant about Germans (156 replies)
High technology at the dentists - My dentist just had a S/W upgrade for his syringe! (5 replies)
Rofu Kinderland returns policy - Do they allow store credit or exchange? (2 replies)
Conferences on research into thermal properties - Tips on where these might be happening in Germany (0 replies)
Deposit on plastic bottles and crates - Yet another dumb question on TT shocker (74 replies)
My neighbor's smoke is making me ill - Tips on getting rid of the smell (134 replies)
Zertifikat Deutsch exam jitters - Advice on what to expect (51 replies)
Visiting the German Christmas markets on holiday - Where to go, recommended accommodation, etc. (26 replies)
Usual procedures for putting in bathroom tiles - Do Germans use concrete, or plaster and adhesive? (6 replies)
Irrational behavior of the Arbeitsamt - Post your experiences with bureaucracy gone mad (24 replies)
How to read a central heating meter - Tips on how the systems work (13 replies)
Training courses in 'Statistische Tolerierung' - Tips on where to take such classes in English (0 replies)
Neighbour drives child without proper car seat - Ideas on how to approach them and help the kid (46 replies)
Best heating methods for warm feet and hands - Heater, footwarmer, muff, etc. (26 replies)
Getting married at the Standesamt then at church - How long can one wait before the church part? (7 replies)
Shipping stuff from Australia to Germany - Recommended companies, customs experiences, etc. (16 replies)
Landlady wants me to stop feeding the birds - She thinks they should only be fed during winter (44 replies)
Paperwork when buying new car wheel rims - Requirements for the Fahrzeugbrief/schein (4 replies)
The 'Bauförderungsamt' and buying a house - Advice on how the system works (13 replies)
Car cigarette lighter to mains power adaptor - Tips on what they're called and where to buy (2 replies)
Laws on clearing snow and liability - Obligations, and what if you're on holiday, etc. (8 replies)
Advice on buying a bed - Guide to sizes and mattress types (5 replies)
Are North Germans friendlier than southerners? - Differences in affability across the nation (44 replies)
Wallis sale, 20% off with delivery to Germany - Fashion clothing, and no I'm not on commission (5 replies)
Understanding German nutrition labels - How much of what am I eating? (15 replies)
Ordering gift certificates on German websites - Suggestions for sites that are in English (6 replies)
Landlord entering a rented room without permission - Privacy for subtenants in a shared apartment (41 replies)
TTers that attend MENSA meetings in Germany - Any of you here, what are the meets like? (28 replies)
Caption competition - Deutsche Bahn needs ad copy for new photo (23 replies)
Stuck in a meeting with six Germans - 80% of the discussions are irrelevant (63 replies)
German colleagues making snide remarks - Attitude towards co-workers being late (51 replies)
Totensonntag - is everything closed this Sunday? - Annual public holiday, next one: 23.Nov.2008 (8 replies)
British Consulate fees for certifying documents - E.g. proof of residence for a new UK bank account (2 replies)
Moving air makes you sick, according to Germans - But does anyone here actually believe this? (37 replies)
How to deal with a complaining customer - When it's totally not your fault (7 replies)
Understanding the dials on heaters and boilers - Basics of German heating systems (6 replies)
Various blogs by expats in Germany - Do you read a blog? Post the link here. (3 replies)
Failed my driving test for not being ecological - Examiner said gears were too low for my speed (81 replies)
Remember to cancel your BahnCard in time - Six weeks before expiry or it will auto renew (15 replies)
Germany - high maintenance girls and wussy boys - This has been my experience, what about you? (116 replies)
Germans talking in the cinema - Very annoying, why do they do this? (56 replies)
German women with dyed red hair - Do they think it looks good or what? (39 replies)
U.S. senate runoff election in Georgia - Fast and easy way to get your ballot now (1 replies)
The German food calendar - Seasonal delicacies (41 replies)
Armistice and Fasching/Carnival - Coincidence, or is there a connection? (22 replies)
Lane swimming at the pool - A seemingly unknown concept in Germany (32 replies)