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  1. Marks and Spencer stores in Germany - They all closed, but might they return? (46 replies)
  2. New contract on an apartment rental - I don't agree with some of the terms, any advice? (15 replies)
  3. Cost of hospital stays for private patients - In-patient treatment for those without insurance (8 replies)
  4. What to bring to a work leaving party - Ideas and suggestions (13 replies)
  5. Persistent salespeople at my door - Is this normal? Is there any way to stop them? (11 replies)
  6. How long to keep working before calling in sick - Going to work while suffering from flu (42 replies)
  7. Getting an MOT for UK-registered car in Germany - Is this possible, and if so, how? (1 replies)
  8. Financial crisis due to fraudulent boyfriend - Unemployed and penniless, help needed urgently (69 replies)
  9. Monitoring your electric and gas consumption - Anyone else here record their home energy usage? (1 replies)
  10. Told to leave my apartment with two days notice - Can a landlord legally evict a tenant so quickly? (20 replies)
  11. The lack of diversity in German sport - Why is football all they care about? (90 replies)
  12. Police following up on a traffic offense in person - They came looking for me about a traffic ticket (18 replies)
  13. TEFL - teaching English as a foreign language - Recommended schools and courses and other advice (23 replies)
  14. Why does my computer address me so formally? - After four years it's still calling me "Sie" (31 replies)
  15. Seven-seater cars - Advice and experiences on buying one (12 replies)
  16. If you could do it all over again... - ...would you still have moved to Germany? (103 replies)
  17. Seeing a doctor without your health insurance card - Will they see you if you've lost your card? (12 replies)
  18. Subtleties of a German clothes dryer - Understanding what the different settings mean (19 replies)
  19. Changing and showering at German swimming pools - Can you get away without being seen naked? (24 replies)
  20. Dodgy English in the workplace - Share your gems (90 replies)
  21. Project manager demands we call each other "Sie" - Funny situation at work regards "Du" and "Sie" (4 replies)
  22. "Meditonsin" homoeopathic cold remedy - Is there any scientific proof of effectiveness? (42 replies)
  23. Selling a car privately when it has a major defect - Experiences and advice on the likely consequences (2 replies)
  24. Packages delivered from Amazon.com in the U.S. - Info on import duties and delivery times (32 replies)
  25. VermietDienst.de - apartment rental listings - User reviews and experiences of that website (13 replies)
  26. Business and economic consulting jobs in Germany - Best regions for finding English-speaking work (1 replies)
  27. Comparing life in Mannheim vs. Bonn - For a foreigner to settle down and learn German (16 replies)
  28. Naked mixed saunas - Good or bad? (60 replies)
  29. Intercity and international bus lines in Germany - Info on what coach companies exist here etc. (2 replies)
  30. Household appliance repairs in a rented apartment - Who is responsible, landlord or tenant? (16 replies)
  31. Ghost hoovering in the wee small hours - Almost gave me a heart attack (44 replies)
  32. Bringing a British car when moving to Germany - Is it worth it? Experiences with a RHD here, etc. (12 replies)
  33. Reporting of news in Germany - Is it biased, or just stylistically different? (29 replies)
  34. VULVA Original is not a perfume (NSFW) - It's a beguiling vaginal scent for your own use (63 replies)
  35. Buying a desktop computer in US vs. in Germany - Which is cheaper? Worth shipping a PC over here? (6 replies)
  36. My toilet seat fell off - Need advice on buying a replacement (49 replies)
  37. Mietkauf - property purchase and rental in Germany - Information and advice (5 replies)
  38. Do you feel safe here as an American? - The German/Islamic bombers wanted American targets (260 replies)
  39. Greedy doctors and expensive treatments - A rant about the German health insurance system (33 replies)
  40. How to dispose of various household items - Nappies, crockery, other junk, etc. (7 replies)
  41. Bruce Springsteen concerts - Mannheim and Cologne, Sun 2. and Thu 13.Dec.2007 (6 replies)
  42. Professional services vs. do-it-yourself (DIY) - Do Germans maintain homes and vehicles themselves? (6 replies)
  43. Landlords deciding which tenant to let to - Experiences, and advice on how to deal with this (26 replies)
  44. How to use the German rail network (Deutsche Bahn) - General advice on train travel in Germany (5 replies)
  45. Removing a dog urine stain from a carpet - Tips on how to do this, suggested products, etc. (10 replies)
  46. Charged for excess electricity in a flatshare - Paying the balance on moving out, is this legal? (8 replies)
  47. Surrendering your passport to nightclub door staff - Is this normal at clubs nowadays? Is it legal? (83 replies)
  48. Financial penalties after taking a work course - Can they ask for their money back if you resign? (14 replies)
  49. Laws regarding ramp-access to an apartment block - Ramps for wheelchair users and prams (13 replies)
  50. Hand signal used to show you think someone's crazy - German-style, British-style, and others (15 replies)