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If I were benevolent dictator of Germany
- These would be my rulings
(176 replies)
Working at a Berlitz Kids Summer Camp
- Info and experiences of being a counselor
(0 replies)
German "Ausweis" vs. U.S. driver's license
- What's the difference? They're both valid ID, no?
(51 replies)
Getting a German motorcycle driver's license
- Possible to avoid taking the training course?
(4 replies)
Birthday gifts for milestone birthdays
- Ideas on what is usually given in Germany
(0 replies)
Where to buy Senetti/Sennetti plants
- Info on stockists in Germany
(8 replies)
Sizing help for men's clothes
- UK to DE conversion for bigger sizes
(3 replies)
Ann Summers equivalent stores in Germany
- Info on what sex shop chains exist here
(11 replies)
Playing hard to get
- Can it make or break a potential relationship?
(86 replies)
Filing all your paperwork digitally
- But what documents to keep on paper?
(1 replies)
Mariele Neudecker, the artist
- Has anyone here heard of her?
(5 replies)
Post tracking with Deutsche Post
- ...and info on how to trace missing parcels
(36 replies)
Office working temperatures
- Info on the legal minimum and maximum
(8 replies)
Various questions on buying a second-hand car
- Terms, scope of negotiations, guarantee, etc.
(22 replies)
Is it practical to resell MacBook Air in Germany?
- I need a laptop computer for only a few months
(16 replies)
Where to study languages in Germany for a degree
- Help on deciding which university to choose
(20 replies)
Annoying customer in an internet café
- How would you react?
(29 replies)
A warning about entering online competitions
- You might start receiving unexpected bills
(3 replies)
How to present a German employer reference
- Advice on the layout and formatting
(0 replies)
Online DVD rental websites for Germany
- Recommendations for home delivery of DVDs
(29 replies)
Blue distance marker signs on the motorway
- Info on what distance they measure exactly
(20 replies)
World U20 Ice Hockey Championships on TV
- Tips on which channels are showing it
(13 replies)
Selling an American car in Germany
- I received a surprise offer for mine
(11 replies)
What not to do at a sushi restaurant
- Ginger-munching ignoramuses make me cringe
(39 replies)
eBay seller demanding retraction of comment
- I received a letter from a lawyer
(50 replies)
Need help with marriage in Germany
- Obtaining necessary documents from the U.S.
(29 replies)
Germany's dry Riesling wines
- How did they get so good?
(23 replies)
Backing out of an oral rental contract
- Obligation to pay or not?
(16 replies)
Backed-up sewer line in rented apartment
- Landlord or tenant responsible for repairs?
(8 replies)
Sending heavy packages from Germany to New Zealand
- Advice on shipping, recommended companies, etc.
(0 replies)
Damaged goods received overseas from Germany
- Advice on getting replacements of broken new gear
(1 replies)
German driver's license test materials in English
- How and where to get hold of the manual and tests
(18 replies)
Importing cars to Germany from U.S. or Canada
- Tips about the TÜV and registration
(9 replies)
Tips on finding a good lawyer
- How to avoid the crooks
(2 replies)
My downstairs neighbours smell like dogfood
- Do my neighbours need a more varied diet?
(17 replies)
Debt reminder notices from software companies
- Received after expiration of a trial period
(2 replies)
Inflation in Germany from 2004 through 2007
- Where to find statistics
(4 replies)
A rant about rules of the road
- Right-of-way when there are parked cars
(82 replies)
Quality of German universities and research
- Doubtful significance of rankings
(9 replies)
Renting a house in Germany (particularly Berlin)
- A few questions about references and cats
(3 replies)
Where to buy a second-hand motorcycle
- For riding around Germany for a few months
(1 replies)
The game of "Prellball"
- Info and experiences playing this
(2 replies)
Getting to university without high school diploma
- Is it possible? What about faking it?
(7 replies)
Popsy - sperm-shaped bottles of liquor
- But how many men would drink these?
(22 replies)
Germans have better sex than other nations
- Two thirds of Kraut chicks get satisfaction
(61 replies)
Availability of allergy-friendly brown bread
- €20 offered in exchange for information
(6 replies)
Special offers with Deutsche Bahn in first class
- Tickets can be cheaper than second class
(9 replies)
SPF ratings on locally available sunscreens
- Explaining the various protection factors
(9 replies)
Working as a psychologist in Germany
- State of the market, how to find work, etc.
(9 replies)
Advice on choosing where to live in Germany
- Suggestions on finding the best city for you
(38 replies)