Sandra Smith
@catdog24
German expat in Germany
Forum posts
22
Contacts
3
About me
German
Lives in Stadtkyll. Eifel
Speaks German, English and little French and Spanish
Registration: 19 August 2011
Activity
Pets in Germany by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Germany have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Germany? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
Hello Priscilla, I did bring my dog here from UK when I first came here. Animals must have the necessary jabs, there are 3 different ones, which cover the usual legal necessities when taking a pet into any another European country. When one takes ... Read More
Are you happy in Germany? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Germany? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Hello Priscilla, I must say I am very happy in Germany. I love living here. Have been in Germany for some 35 years. Worked first in Frankfurt as a secretary, learned the language, and had a family. Naturally, there have been a few problems since ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Germany by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Germany is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Germany? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
Hi Priscilla, I have been living here for many years and still have climate problems. Particulary when the temperature drastically changes, then I have circulation problems. In the summer I am never without my Korodin drops in the pocket. The ... Read More
Expand your social circle in Germany by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Germany means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop a ...
Hi Priscilla, I have lived in Germany for many years as I also worked in Frankfurt as a secretary. The main thing to do to be able to socialize, is to learn German. I was 3 years in language school after coming here with no knowledge of language, ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Germany by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Germany. What ...
Hi, It is interesting to know you have been in many cities in Germany, so you are well up on the mentality and behaviour in different cities. I have lived and worked a long time in Frankfurt, and love the city, but now too expensive to live in. It ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Germany by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Germany. What ...
Hello hditchman, I do find your article very true. My husband, who unfortunately died last November, and also British, said the same things as you said about drivers in bigger and smaller cars. It must be a German trait. I am now moving back to East ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Germany by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Germany? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
I had no problems thriving here in Germany when I came here in mid 70`s. In my first job, they were all interested to get to know me as I was British. It was a small village on the Rhein. I was always getting invitations and if I needed any help, I ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Germany by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Germany. What ...
I do agree with your remarks. I find this as well. Also Germans are very bad at saying Thank you. But inspite of these small problems, they are a great race and I do have many friends here. Read More
Best cities to live in Germany by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Germany. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
It depends on your situation. I found Frankfurt the ideal city for myself while I was working, that was in the 80/90`s, I found a job easily and learnt German there. There is a lot to do and it is very multi cultural. I visit often Frankfurt because ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Germany by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Germany. What ...
I have already written a mail on this topic. Now I want to write a new one because my situation has now changed. I am going to move back to a town where we lived before, between 2006 and 2008. This town is called Waltershausen, which is not far ... Read More
What do you like the most in Germany? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Germany? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Germany and the reason why you enjoy ...
Can you let me know where you live. I have never heard of a town where everything seems to be right. I have lived here for 30 years in different places and never found that. Read More
What do you like the most in Germany? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Germany? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Germany and the reason why you enjoy ...
I agree with your comments that the Germans like ordliness, in fact to extreme. We have lived in various towns since we have lived in Germany and everywhere the people have been different. The ossies are different to the wessies. But on the whole ... Read More
What do you like the most in Germany? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Germany? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Germany and the reason why you enjoy ...
I have found that when you have a friend here, unlike aquaintances, who call you a friend in England, it is a friendship for life. These friends are true friends who help you when you need them or are in trouble. In this way I have a good experience ... Read More
Music in Germany by Kenjee
Hi, Music is said to be a universal language. Indeed it helps to discover and better understand the culture of a country. What are the most popular music genres in Germany? How about traditional music and instruments? Who are the local ...
I also forgot to mention that when I was here in the late 70`s and 80`s I was in a band and we played on the American German club circuit all over Germany and sometimes in France. The music was Country & Western and Rock. After the American ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Germany by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Germany. What ...
Hi, I am writing again because I have not at all mentioned my opinions of Germany and the people. I have lived here on and off for 30 years, and do understand now the German way of behaving and thinking? I have met some very rude people and ... Read More