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10 Things That Shock Foreigners About German Culture

A friend of mine moved to Munich for a new job, walked into a small café on her first weekend, ordered a coffee and a croissant, and tried to pay with her card. The woman behind the counter shook her head and pointed to a small handwritten sign: Nur Bargeld. Cash only. My friend had exactly four euros in coins and had to leave the croissant behind. … [Read more...]

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