Avoid disappointment upon your arrival in Germany by knowing the important things in advance. Difficulty Level: Average Time Required: varies Here's How: Take a Foreign-German dictionary from your original country. Bring some German currency. If you bring a computer and it doesn't accept 230V, be sure to take an auto-transformer … [Read more...]
How to Cross the Street In Germany
Make your stay in Germany safe -- follow the simple traffic rules. Difficulty Level: Easy Time Required: 30 sec Here's How: Be sure to choose a zebra crossing for walking across the street. Wait for the little green man on the traffic-light to show you when to walk. Look to the left. Look to the right. Go! … [Read more...]
How to Behave In a Restaurant in Germany
Public places in Germany like restaurants or cafes require certain behavior. Learn how to get the most pleasure out of it. Difficulty Level: Easy Time Required: 2 hours Here's How: Wish others at your table Guten Appetit before you begin eating. Wish others Prost! (Cheers!) before you begin drinking. If you need to call a waiter, say "Herr Ober, … [Read more...]
How to Peel White Asparagus
Learn how to peel white asparagus Difficulty Level: Easy Time Required: 5 minutes Here's How: White asparagus must be peeled, as the outside is fibrous and even woody at times. The usual way to peel asparagus is to hold it in your non-dominant hand, gripping it gently right below the head with the thumb and index finger and resting … [Read more...]
How to Taste German Beer
Practical advice on how to get to the bottom of a beer stein without losing a bit of the rich taste of German beer. Difficulty Level: Average Time Required: 20 min Here's How: Choose your favorite kind of beer, or the kind mostly advised by your friend. Open the bottle. While pouring the beer into the glass, listen to the mild sound of … [Read more...]