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  1. Broadcasting your bank details to the world - Why is it OK in Germany but not in the UK? (22 replies)
  2. Winter tyre rules for motorcycles - And info on availability of such tyres (7 replies)
  3. Registration of U.S. voters from overseas - Info for U.S. citizens living abroad (7 replies)
  4. How long did it take you to learn German? - Learning to speak the language (153 replies)
  5. Legal limits on bringing diesel back from Austria - Info on how much you're allowed to import (3 replies)
  6. German courtship etiquette - How to get a German woman (98 replies)
  7. Number of hours work allowed without a break - Employment rules and regulations in Germany (2 replies)
  8. Romana Sambuca aniseed-flavour liqueur - Where to buy this drink in Germany (21 replies)
  9. Who says that German food is rubbish? - Michelin guide rates Germany as 2nd best in Europe (54 replies)
  10. Citing the "Gleichbehandlungsgrundsatz" - Attending a university seminar on non-credit basis (14 replies)
  11. Things to do when leaving an apartment - Sorting out loose ends on moving out (1 replies)
  12. Building planning authorities - Where to find info about a planned building (8 replies)
  13. Government control of all college graduate jobs - Is this really how the system works in Germany? (8 replies)
  14. Sugar-free fruit jam - Recommended brands available in Germany (20 replies)
  15. Filtering commercial ads out of eBay Germany - How to hide all the "Sofort & Neu" goods (2 replies)
  16. Saturday is considered a "Werktag" (work day) - So car parking is not usually free on Saturdays (4 replies)
  17. Condescending signs at the workplace - Is it a German thing? (63 replies)
  18. Legality of studded winter tires - They're not allowed on cars in Germany (2 replies)
  19. Receiving and passing on a fake Euro note - I was given one as change from a taxi driver (120 replies)
  20. Adult entertainment jobs - Dealing with taxes, visas, and work permits etc. (29 replies)
  21. Justice of the Peace - Is there an equivalent thing in Germany? (21 replies)
  22. Culture shock for South Africans moving to Germany - Anyone here have experiences or advice to share? (17 replies)
  23. The Union Flag seen flying upside down - At "Peek & Cloppenburg" in Düsseldorf (45 replies)
  24. Fired for having time off work due to illness - Info and advice on German employment law (18 replies)
  25. Body warmers for only part of your body - Eg. elbows or kidneys etc. - what's the point? (19 replies)
  26. Car being deliberately scratched by a neighbour - Suggestions on how to catch or stop the culprit (44 replies)
  27. Keffiyeh fashion in Germany ("Palituch" in German) - Yasser Arafat-style headscarves are in apparently (47 replies)
  28. Getting the heating fixed in a rented apartment - What is a reasonable time to wait for the fix? (32 replies)
  29. Petty German litigation - Anyone have any stories to share? (9 replies)
  30. Bringing American electrical appliances to Germany - Will U.S. kit work here, advice on adaptors etc.? (10 replies)
  31. Many Germans don't know where Ireland is - Confusion between "Irish" and "English" (173 replies)
  32. U.S. companies that sponsor work in Germany - Finding a job while on a 90 day tourist visa (10 replies)
  33. Ways to find SMEs to work for as a graduate - Where the company is more important than job title (8 replies)
  34. Seating on Deutsche Bahn trains - Traveling without a seat reservation (31 replies)
  35. How to work an on-demand gas water heater - Tips for operating a "Durchlauferhitzer" (9 replies)
  36. Tipping for good service at restaurants - How the system works in Germany (12 replies)
  37. Being reported unfairly to social services - Neighbours making false claims of child abuse (54 replies)
  38. Playing American Xbox games on a German Xbox - Are they compatible, or region code restricted? (2 replies)
  39. Qualification requirements for a job in retail - Advice on what level of training is required (13 replies)
  40. Employment agencies for foreigners in Germany - Tips on getting assistance with finding work (24 replies)
  41. Are Germans miserly? - See this Christmas dinner invite, for example (77 replies)
  42. €40 Bußgeldbescheid actually costs €62.51 - Traffic fine plus administration charge (28 replies)
  43. Chances of finding work at age 57 - Especially for someone returning to Germany (27 replies)
  44. Deferring rent payments when unemployed - Such a law does not exist in Germany (2 replies)
  45. Employer Letter of Concern - Protocol for writing one in German (37 replies)
  46. Attitudes towards British and American people - Experiences with German work colleagues in Germany (21 replies)
  47. Length of time for court papers to be served - "Zustellungszeiten" experiences in civil cases (1 replies)
  48. The worst autobahn entrance junction in Germany - Where is it? I say Irschenberg in Bavaria. (1 replies)
  49. Understanding benefit fraud in Germany - And advice on how seriously it is taken here (8 replies)
  50. Having your company pay for your parking spot - A reasonable argument for negotiating a pay rise? (4 replies)