Slippers, egg cups, and file folders are just some of the things that is missing in hardly a German household. But there is more to discover.
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10 things that exist in (almost) every German household
Slippers
Not only in Germany, it is quite common, at the door of the street to take off his shoes. Foreigners are amazed, sometimes, how quickly German hatch then in cozy Slippers. Some families even keep extra Slippers for guests, in a variety of sizes.
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10 things that exist in (almost) every German household
Egg Cup
For a proper German Breakfast is a (soft-) boiled Egg, served in an egg Cup. They are available plain or colorful, classy, or flashy, plastic, porcelain and stainless steel. Often, the eggs have a Cup a spoon and Mini salt shaker. Some German minds of her Egg with a private device, the “egg shell breaking polluter pays”.
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10 things that exist in (almost) every German household
Bottles
Separation of waste is taken from the German ernst. In particular, this includes the Gathering of deposits belong to bottles. Boxes and bag of empty glass and plastic bottles or drinks cans for empties – place of acceptance of the supermarkets dragged, even if there is dnur some of the penny as a Deposit money back. Rich or poor – all with.
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10 things that exist in (almost) every German household
Tea towels
Admittedly, tea towels are also available in other countries. In a typical German household a whole stack of them often find themselves. To Dry over a chair or the heating draped, they are not an integral part of German cuisine. Even if there are modern versions of the plaid cloth is for decades, the classic.
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10 things that exist in (almost) every German household
Cleaning products collection
Against dirt, grease, and stains of all kinds, every German household is well prepared. Many Germans have a whole collection of cleaning products in the Cabinet – depending on the surface and opportunity: For glass, tiles, wood, plastic, or stainless steel. But also specifically for the oven, stovetop, bathroom, toilet or kitchen and still many more.
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10 things that exist in (almost) every German household
Toilet brush
Also toilet brushes there are, of course, in other countries. In Germany they are used but, it seems, considerably more often. Foreigners are advised that the toilet brush is not meant only for the weekly toilet cleaning, but after the toilet usage. Maybe it’s not the Form of the German toilet pans, rinse enough with water.
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10 things that exist in (almost) every German household
Bookshelf
Germans are more likely to show restrained when it comes to your possession, except in their books. A bookcase up to the ceiling is missing, there is hardly a German household: Philosophical writings, picture books, bestsellers, and biographies are available here side by side. Which of the books were actually read, usually remains the secret of the owner.
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10 things that exist in (almost) every German household
Files folder
So, a bookshelf may be, however, that not even the beloved files folder find the place. The German horten documents – certificates, tax returns (which must be ten years), contracts, account statements, insurance documents. Everything is in folders, sorted and filed – in the colour of different files.
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10 things that exist in (almost) every German household
Shutters
Germans love their privacy. You can tell that by the widely used shutters in front of Windows and balcony doors. You should not only protect against cold, sun, or burglars, but also from the eyes of curious neighbors. At the very least are curtains on the Windows.
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10 things that exist in (almost) every German household
Your Own Bed Cover
In a German Single-budget sleeper, it is the ceiling nothing Special: a bed. But also in German, double beds, couple share rarely a large ceiling. Instead, each has its own blanket to snuggle up. Warm it should be, as the romance stays on the track. However, some of the foreign guest has come to appreciate the benefits.
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10 things that exist in (almost) every German household
Slippers
Not only in Germany, it is quite common, at the door of the street to take off his shoes. Foreigners are amazed, sometimes, how quickly German hatch then in cozy Slippers. Some families even keep extra Slippers for guests, in a variety of sizes.
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10 things that exist in (almost) every German household
Egg Cup
For a proper German Breakfast is a (soft-) boiled Egg, served in an egg Cup. They are available plain or colorful, classy, or flashy, plastic, porcelain and stainless steel. Often, the eggs have a Cup a spoon and Mini salt shaker. Some German minds of her Egg with a private device, the “egg shell breaking polluter pays”.
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10 things that exist in (almost) every German household
Bottles
Separation of waste is taken from the German ernst. In particular, this includes the Gathering of deposits belong to bottles. Boxes and bag of empty glass and plastic bottles or drinks cans for empties – place of acceptance of the supermarkets dragged, even if there is dnur some of the penny as a Deposit money back. Rich or poor – all with.
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10 things that exist in (almost) every German household
Tea towels
Admittedly, tea towels are also available in other countries. In a typical German household a whole stack of them often find themselves. To Dry over a chair or the heating draped, they are not an integral part of German cuisine. Even if there are modern versions of the plaid cloth is for decades, the classic.
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10 things that exist in (almost) every German household
Cleaning products collection
Against dirt, grease, and stains of all kinds, every German household is well prepared. Many Germans have a whole collection of cleaning products in the Cabinet – depending on the surface and opportunity: For glass, tiles, wood, plastic, or stainless steel. But also specifically for the oven, stovetop, bathroom, toilet or kitchen and still many more.
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10 things that exist in (almost) every German household
Toilet brush
Also toilet brushes there are, of course, in other countries. In Germany they are used but, it seems, considerably more often. Foreigners are advised that the toilet brush is not meant only for the weekly toilet cleaning, but after the toilet usage. Maybe it’s not the Form of the German toilet pans, rinse enough with water.
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10 things that exist in (almost) every German household
Bookshelf
Germans are more likely to show restrained when it comes to your possession, except in their books. A bookcase up to the ceiling is missing, there is hardly a German household: Philosophical writings, picture books, bestsellers, and biographies are available here side by side. Which of the books were actually read, usually remains the secret of the owner.
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10 things that exist in (almost) every German household
Files folder
So, a bookshelf may be, however, that not even the beloved files folder find the place. The German horten documents – certificates, tax returns (which must be ten years), contracts, account statements, insurance documents. Everything is in folders, sorted and filed – in the colour of different files.
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10 things that exist in (almost) every German household
Shutters
Germans love their privacy. You can tell that by the widely used shutters in front of Windows and balcony doors. You should not only protect against cold, sun, or burglars, but also from the eyes of curious neighbors. At the very least are curtains on the Windows.
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10 things that exist in (almost) every German household
Your Own Bed Cover
In a German Single-budget sleeper, it is the ceiling nothing Special: a bed. But also in German, double beds, couple share rarely a large ceiling. Instead, each has its own blanket to snuggle up. Warm it should be, as the romance stays on the track. However, some of the foreign guest has come to appreciate the benefits.
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Here you will learn what the 10 missing you kicks should better avoid:
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Ten things to do in Germany in any caseNo Toast without eye contact
The Germans love their beer and their wine, but toast is not straightforward. When you Cheers, you should not drink a toast to say with each of the group individually, but the Person to see also not necessarily in the eyes. Otherwise, seven years threaten to bad Sex. Or, at least, seven years of bad luck, as the Belief of many German.
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Ten things to do in Germany in any caseNot the red traffic Light man ignore
It is a widespread cliché that the Germans love laws and rules. This also applies to traffic lights: a Red light across the street, is prohibited and is rarely tolerated. Especially not when children are in the process that could mimic the misconduct. Those who ignore red traffic lights, get usually an angry “Halt!” the Waiting to hear. A police officer has to write even a speeding ticket.
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Ten things to do in Germany in any caseThe cigarette in the candle light
Who wants to light his cigarette, could to the candle on the table But this gesture is not appreciated, it could kill a sailor. At least earlier many a sailor bridged the Winter financially, by selling matches. Nowadays, the actual no-no in Germany, however, the smoke in the room instead of outside and can cause a lot of Trouble.
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Ten things to do in Germany in any caseOn Sunday, according to be
Sunday could wash be the perfect day to get a few things from the To-Do-execute a list: mowing The lawn, vacuuming, or Laundry. But far from it – in Germany it is a day of rest on Sunday. Most of the shops remain closed, and the neighbors will complain with high probability over noise or disturbance of the peace.
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Ten things to do in Germany in any caseRubbish please do not throw away unsorted
Correct waste separation in Germany is quite important. Who dares to throw plastic in the paper bin, must reckon with the wrath of the neighbors, and gets, perhaps, even a Letter from the landlord. So, care: For plastic and paper waste, there is also your own trash bins for the compost – each with its own color. Only the so-called residual waste in the grey bin.
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Ten things to do in Germany in any caseSauna visit planned? Not with bathing suits
FKK, free body culture, is very popular in Germany. Many Germans love to Nude beaches off and as Adam and eve running around. Also the visit to the sauna in Germany, a lot of Fans. In both cases, the following applies: swimsuit tempering is not. In the naturist zone and in the Sauna you can drop the case, or is considered to be a prude.
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Ten things to do in Germany in any caseDo not make the wrong rose color choose
The flower etiquette in Germany is complicated and can lead to embarrassing misunderstandings. For red flowers, especially red roses are for romantic situations. White flowers are considered as Grave decorations and are used at funerals. Anyone who wants to avoid a flower faux pas, ask the florist for advice.
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Ten things to do in Germany in any caseToo early to congratulate bad luck
In Germany, the birthday is celebrated exactly on the day of birth and not a Minute sooner. Face the stroke of midnight (known as “in the birthday clean celebrate is initiated at the earliest”). Who congratulated the birthday child beforehand, you risk Trouble. The majority of Germans believe a congratulations before the actual birthday will bring disaster.
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Ten things to do in Germany in any caseIt is better not to water questions
In Germany, there are excellent tap water. But to ask in a Restaurant after this Free drink, not to be seen. Also in the case of private invitations many hosts will say on the question of tap water that you have bottled water in the house. Mineral water is regarded by many in Germany as the only true drink.
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Ten things to do in Germany in any caseRespect, really not to be late
Germans are known for their punctuality. Who comes to late is considered rude and unreliable. Already five minutes late can cause Trouble. Who is to call late – professionally or privately , should and apologize. Also great for parties, the following applies: anyone Who invites for six o’clock, and expected his guests to the point six o’clock at home.