All tagged Politeness
Sadly Dili was out this week, luckily for us freelance writer & journalist Aaron Gasch Burnett was able to step into the breach. Aaron discusses his experience of hosting the I am Germany Twitter account, his German grandparents, and schools Nic on Canadian rodeo. Aaron also shares his thoughts on changes to citizenship rules in Germany, and we finish on the rivalry between Bavaria and Berlin.
A question on shopping opens a can of worms as we discuss our experiences of the fabled German customer service. With politeness on the mind, Nic ponders what he should do when confronted with impolite people. We turn our attention to the rapid arrival of Fasching, Germany’s fifth season, we discuss the merits of mountain climbing, and we finish with the announcement of Germany's Kulturpass.
After the highs of last week’s show, we resume normal service as we discuss having family come visit us in Germany, the complex dance of German and British politeness, and why it’s impossible to find an ice cream van when you need one. Although we can’t offer you a Mr. Whippy, Simon might be able to offer you something much better: the opportunity to win a trophy!
To celebrate reaching the dizzying height of 20 episodes, Simon & Nic take on the challenge of the 20 most frequently asked questions about Germany (plus a couple of twitter suggestions). We tackle the tough topics, such as: ‘Why is German so hard?’, ‘What’s the deal with the Autobahn?’, ‘Why do Germans love Paprika flavoured crisps?’ and ‘Was David Hasselhoff really the saviour of Germany?’. Plus, Simon tells us about his favourite German pork dishes and Nic explains why the Germans are more polite than many people think.
