Podcasts by Dealing with the Germans

Episode 22: Dealing with the crisis from 2020-05-13T08:48:12

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 develop...

Episode 21: Gossipping. Yes, it's a culture in Germany! from 2020-04-29T14:37:27

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...

Episode 20: Germans and grief, climate change and conspiracies! from 2020-04-16T11:40:25

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!

Episode 19: More Corona crisis, and how the entertainment industry will be affected from 2020-04-03T10:48:05

We chat about the current crisis. First about hygiene - an important subject to Philip - and also about how the entertainment industry will be affected for years to come. Positively and...

Episode 18: The pandemic and the positive changes it will bring from 2020-03-25T14:45:27

Today we chat about all the positive changes the current pandemic will bring, particularly to the German work culture. Germany has finally entered the digital age! At last, some might s...

Episode 17: 2018 Year In Review, New Years traditions and more... from 2018-12-29T14:35:29

We talk about current topics in southern Germany, about what makes the Germans go nuts for an hour on New Years Eve, and about the year to come. Plus more!

Episode 16: Local election in Bavaria, Electric Cars&a very warm summer! from 2018-10-22T15:42:49

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 15: TV Culture in Germany from 2018-08-29T07:21:43

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...

Episode 14: Code&Etiquette in the German Society from 2018-08-20T07:14:41

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 ...

Episode 13: Patriotism in Germany from 2018-08-11T14:35:03

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 fla...

Episode 12: Cultural Biases within Germany from 2018-07-25T15:19:32

Even though many outsiders see Germany as one country, there are many regional differences, and there are so many cultures that it can be hard to navigate. Of course Germany is also heavily infl...

Episode 11: German Music Festivals from 2018-07-18T16:38:31

These events are unique opportunities to see the Germans step outside of their normal comfort zone, and be someone they would never be in the daily office life. Also, we describe how the Germans...

Episode 10: German Football&Sports Culture from 2018-07-03T09:02:01

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 thi...

Episode 9: The German Educational System&Entering the Job market from 2018-06-24T13:48:20

In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of the German educational system. We explain how the normal way into the job market goes, and what you are expected to do.

Episode 8: The German Music Culture from 2018-06-19T16:01:28

This week we talk about the music culture in Germany. Music is what brings people together, and it is very often a good indicator for society. And Germany has a rich music culture, so it is a go...

Episode 7: German Politics from 2018-06-11T10:21:18

This week we give you some insights to the way German politics works. It is not always easy to see through the murk of what is going on. We also talk about integrity, which is one of the most im...

Episode 6: German Biergarten Culture from 2018-06-02T10:43:06

In this episode we discuss how the German, and particularly the Bavarian Biergarten culture works. It is a rather unique way to meet people, and highly popular during the warmer months of the ye...

Episode 5: German Customer Service from 2018-05-25T09:35:13

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 an...

Episode 4: Being online in Germany from 2018-05-18T20:39:53

Germany is among the countries in Europe with the lowest percentage of online households. When it comes to Social Media they are even more sceptic. Why is that, and what should you be aware of i...

Episode 3: Applying for jobs in Germany from 2018-05-12T14:17:54

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...

Episode 2: Hobbyists vs certified pro's in Germany from 2018-05-03T17:11:56

In this episode we talk about how to deal with the fact that the Germans are rather traditional in the way they see education. Furthermore, the Germans identify themselves very much through thei...

Episode 1: Getting to know the Germans from 2018-04-25T07:04:50

In this episode we talk about getting to know the Germans once you first get here. We always recommend getting to know the locals wherever you go, but that can be somewhat hard in Germany. There...