Dealing with the Germans
Philip Saa & Anders Jensen
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Episode 15: TV Culture in Germany
Dealing with the Germans
08/29/18 • 57 min
Germans are comfortable with stereotypes and this is particularly seen on TV. Try watching German TV commercials! In general you will get a good "pre-view" of German culture when watching German TV. It's like a reflection of "real life". It may be so in other countries too, for sure, but in Germany it is significant.
Episode 16: Local election in Bavaria, Electric Cars & a very warm summer!
Dealing with the Germans
10/22/18 • 40 min
We are back after a long summer break, talking about current events in Bavaria. Local election, the phasing out of diesel cars and the very warm and long summer we just had here in 2018.
Episode 14: Code & Etiquette in the German Society
Dealing with the Germans
08/20/18 • 54 min
This week we discuss the all important code and etiquettes when dealing with the Germans in your daily life. Particularly in a professional and/or working environment you have to understand and respect these codes. Privately the Germans are more forgiving. But don't get discouraged! We will help you out right here!
Episode 13: Patriotism in Germany
Dealing with the Germans
08/11/18 • 42 min
This week we discuss patriotism in Germany. The Germans are very reluctant to show patriotism, and they rarely express their feelings about their country. Why is that? Why don't you see flagpoles in German gardens? As usual the conversation goes somewhat off topic, but do come along anyway! It's informative for any visitor!
Episode 10: German Football & Sports Culture
Dealing with the Germans
07/03/18 • 33 min
In this episode we discuss the importance of football - and sports in general - in the German culture. Football has been a uniting phenomenon in Germany ever since World War II, and still to this day a very large part of the German national identity lies in sports.
Episode 5: German Customer Service
Dealing with the Germans
05/25/18 • 33 min
German customer service will give you an instant idea of the German mentality!
The Germans are generally very nice and polite people. But they are not "over polite" and they do not play any games! You get the real, unfiltered, person you get too demanding with your restaurant order! Also, dealing with official places, like applying for visa or even a passport, can be a stressfull exercise! Be patient!
Episode 3: Applying for jobs in Germany
Dealing with the Germans
05/12/18 • 47 min
This week we talk about some of the things you must be aware of when applying for jobs in Germany. And we discuss why they are important. Why the culture is different from what you might be used to.
Episode 22: Dealing with the crisis
Dealing with the Germans
05/13/20 • 51 min
Today we discuss how the Germans are dealing with the current crisis. Germans are known to respect clear rules and guidelines, but are they really always obedient? How about the developing work culture? Will there be benefits and a softer, more mellow culture in corporate Germany? And we talk about May the 1st - Union Day.
Episode 21: Gossipping. Yes, it's a culture in Germany!
Dealing with the Germans
04/29/20 • 48 min
Today we cover the term “gossipping” in the German culture. With a more sinister or bad intent it could be called something else. But in German context it’s really just about the royals and the moviestars. We also touch base on the current Corona crisis (again) and how the Germans deal with this in their everyday life!
Episode 20: Germans and grief, climate change and conspiracies!
Dealing with the Germans
04/16/20 • 73 min
We get around today as we talk about how Germans deal with the grief and sorrow of losing loved ones. We discuss climate change, corruption and conspiracies!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Dealing with the Germans have?
Dealing with the Germans currently has 22 episodes available.
What topics does Dealing with the Germans cover?
The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Podcasts, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Dealing with the Germans?
The episode title 'Episode 21: Gossipping. Yes, it's a culture in Germany!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Dealing with the Germans?
The average episode length on Dealing with the Germans is 46 minutes.
How often are episodes of Dealing with the Germans released?
Episodes of Dealing with the Germans are typically released every 8 days, 21 hours.
When was the first episode of Dealing with the Germans?
The first episode of Dealing with the Germans was released on Apr 25, 2018.
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