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  1. Organising a stag weekend in Germany - Advice on German traditions to include (16 replies)
  2. German towns that sound like prison camps - Names like Adolfshütte, Wachtmeister, etc. (3 replies)
  3. Red and white license plate on leased car - Can this be right? What's the story? (22 replies)
  4. ITV seeks British expats for a TV programme - ITV series "No Place Like Home?" (35 replies)
  5. Number of Africans living in Germany - Info on the population statistics (6 replies)
  6. Bahntastisch - special offer Deutsche Bahn - Rail tickets going cheap on eBay (2 replies)
  7. Craft fairs held in Germany - Tips on when and where (3 replies)
  8. Changing gas supplier - Any pitfalls to be aware of? (0 replies)
  9. Rules on bringing home made food from the U.S. - Regulations when taking a flight into Germany (23 replies)
  10. Always launches stress incontinence products - So an embarrassing problem could be less so (19 replies)
  11. The cashier gives you back too much change - How do you react? (82 replies)
  12. Why people sprint in vain to catch a bus or U-Bahn - Exercises in futility, inability to judge distance (35 replies)
  13. What's the best toothbrush on the market? - Investing early to prevent costly treatment later (25 replies)
  14. Bringing a car to Germany for a few months only - Rules for coming from N. America, then returning (82 replies)
  15. Please put a stamp here if you have one available - But why would I waste money if it's optional? (7 replies)
  16. Importing a car back into the UK - When registered in Germany and from UK originally (3 replies)
  17. How to avoid getting junk mail - Which sticker to put on your mailbox (3 replies)
  18. Suggested destinations for a Christmas break - Places in central Germany with holiday homes (10 replies)
  19. Suggested "thank you" gifts for volunteers - Small and inexpensive keepsakes (4 replies)
  20. Refunds from Deutsche Bahn for a missed flight - Train was late, will DB reimburse the airfare? (32 replies)
  21. Possibility of resigning while on paternity leave - Taking two months Elternzeit and maybe another job (1 replies)
  22. IKEA delivery charges - Costs and related info (12 replies)
  23. Best German travel guide books - Rick Steves, Lonely Planet, Eyewitness, etc. (25 replies)
  24. English-language flatshare websites for Germany - Sites specific for apartment sharing foreigners (2 replies)
  25. Birthday presents for a baby boomer - Cool and not cheesy gift ideas (6 replies)
  26. 60s and 70s German psychedelic/progressive music - "Kosmische Musik" aka "Krautrock" (18 replies)
  27. Licenses for driving motorbikes or mopeds - Is a regular car driver's license sufficient? (16 replies)
  28. Validity of Tengelmann bottle deposit tickets - Update: Yes, they're still valid 11½ months later (10 replies)
  29. Why communicators should not speak German - More than three run-on adjectives and nouns (3 replies)
  30. Organising a fun company event - Ideas on what activities to do (17 replies)
  31. Using an EU Blue Badge in Germany - Regulations for disabled car parking etc. (15 replies)
  32. Advice on replacing a shower head - Recommended brands, compatibility tips, etc. (7 replies)
  33. Itinerary for a one week rail tour of Germany - Which cities would you include in the trip? (1 replies)
  34. Train tickets for rail travel throughout Europe - Advice on best options for monthly passes etc. (20 replies)
  35. Rude work colleagues, is this normal in Germany? - Pedantic, sniffy, stuck up and unfriendly or what? (167 replies)
  36. Language proficiency after a degree in German - How fluent were you when you graduated? (13 replies)
  37. What to do when you run over a cat - Legal obligations after committing catslaughter (109 replies)
  38. Getting a cat chipped and registered - Info and advice (26 replies)
  39. Availability of antibiotics in Germany - Over the counter, or prescription only? (1 replies)
  40. Chat forums for film crew and actors in Germany - Websites for the media and movie industry (1 replies)
  41. Cost of consumer electronics in Germany - Why are TVs and things so expensive here? (7 replies)
  42. Furniture and wood working supplies - Where to buy these (not Baywa, OBI, etc.) (6 replies)
  43. The smoking ban in Germany is simply pathetic - Germans just can't put their cigarettes down (379 replies)
  44. Would you use Germans in a survey on happiness? - Surely they're not the best example? (3 replies)
  45. Security options for a woman living on her own - My sister-in-law saw a man in her garden at night (22 replies)
  46. Tips for U.S. soldiers visiting Germany for R&R - Hot spots, exploring the country, meeting women (26 replies)
  47. Shipping books to the U.S. from Germany - The M-bag and advice on other options (37 replies)
  48. UK online-shop shipping times to Germany - Experiences on how long a delivery should take (7 replies)
  49. Where to report the theft of a cell phone - What to do when your mobile is stolen (8 replies)
  50. "Express Your Vote" program from OVF and FedEx - Free to low courier rates to return U.S. ballots (1 replies)