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23. "I want to travel to Germany one day."

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Sat Aug 31, 2013, 10:31 PM

Aug 2013

I've thought about thiszfor a while and I think you should extend your stay in Germany for longer than a day.

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I want to travel to Germany one day. What should I know ? [View all] steve2470 Aug 2013 OP

That right there. Speak a little German. They appreciate it. Aristus Aug 2013 #1

thanks for all that steve2470 Aug 2013 #3

Also, don't tip unless the service was REALLY good jmowreader Aug 2013 #26

Lotta Germans there. cliffordu Aug 2013 #2

really ? steve2470 Aug 2013 #4

The price of bier. rug Aug 2013 #5

always a good idea ! steve2470 Aug 2013 #6

Don't order a dry martini.... Brother Buzz Aug 2013 #7

good advice steve2470 Aug 2013 #8

I hope that you will be able travel throughout avebury Aug 2013 #9

never been to Austria, good advice steve2470 Aug 2013 #11

If you have AXS TV channel, you might check out Ilsa Aug 2013 #24

Don't drink the beer like you do American beer. hobbit709 Aug 2013 #10

it is much stronger, yes ? nt steve2470 Aug 2013 #12

Yep. And much better. hobbit709 Aug 2013 #13

Yes, the custom is to pour the first glass over your head, to honor your host. Ikonoklast Aug 2013 #15

also, schweinehund works well too I hear steve2470 Aug 2013 #16

Oh, I forgot! The girls there just love being called "Schweinchen". Ikonoklast Aug 2013 #17

I listened to two obvious noobs coming back to the barracks after a night on the town. MiddleFingerMom Aug 2013 #29

Well....at least he used the diminutive. Ikonoklast Sep 2013 #59

Schwanzkopf is also a good one jmowreader Aug 2013 #27

If someone hands you a beer in a glass shaped like a boot, Jenoch Aug 2013 #14

Always recite the following when meeting a German for the first time. TheMightyFavog Aug 2013 #18

I'm sure they would enjoy that steve2470 Aug 2013 #20

Now that's just mean! Ilsa Aug 2013 #25

Better that you sing it jmowreader Aug 2013 #28

the grocery stores charge for bags fizzgig Aug 2013 #19

Aren't they doing that in the US too?... Locut0s Sep 2013 #32

maybe in other places fizzgig Sep 2013 #45

Be careful when you order three glasses. It will give you away. Arctic Dave Aug 2013 #21

Keep right except to Pass even if you're doing 120 mph! adirondacker Aug 2013 #22

"I want to travel to Germany one day." Jenoch Aug 2013 #23

oh I intend to, for 30 days if I can afford to :) nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #31

DON'T MENTION THE WAR! Nye Bevan Aug 2013 #30

I want to travel there too... Locut0s Sep 2013 #33

Warning: They use to serve beer at room temperature! B Calm Sep 2013 #34

I live in the Düsseldorf area DFW Sep 2013 #35

my question was really about how to make life as a tourist more pleasant steve2470 Sep 2013 #37

Especially the itinerary DFW Sep 2013 #43

good info, thank you very much ! steve2470 Sep 2013 #44

Saving up money should BE your plan DFW Sep 2013 #47

danke schön :)) steve2470 Sep 2013 #48

You got it right DFW Sep 2013 #49

Germans seem to hold direct eye contact and/or stare a second or 2 longer at passersby Quantess Sep 2013 #36

Germans are wonderful! Go have a blast! supernova Sep 2013 #38

thanks for this info steve2470 Sep 2013 #52

Don't drive slow on the Autobahn.. HipChick Sep 2013 #39

best excuse to drive fast ever :) nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #40

Yor ever drive so fast that your steering wheel starts vibrating? HipChick Sep 2013 #41

yes me also ! nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #42

Driving on the autobahn is pretty intense Major Nikon Sep 2013 #60

Do not walk on railroad tracks hankthecrank Sep 2013 #46

Don't forget to dress appropriately Revanchist Sep 2013 #50

I'm sure they will appreciate that ! nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #51

I go to fulfill one of my bucket list items- driving over 200kph on the Autobahn JCMach1 Sep 2013 #53

One experience I had (which you should avoid)...not specific to Germany... CTyankee Sep 2013 #54

that really sucked, good advice nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #55

You probably won't have that language problem in Germany, tho... CTyankee Sep 2013 #56

Another thing: use your hotel room safe (if you are in a hotel) for your passport and money. CTyankee Sep 2013 #57

more good advice, thank you nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #58

It is hilarious to read all your advice MissHoneychurch Sep 2013 #61

I never understood why the Germans couldn't manage to make two toilets that flush the same way Major Nikon Sep 2013 #62

do you have any advice for this American ? steve2470 Sep 2013 #63

That will help MissHoneychurch Sep 2013 #65

NEVER pass on the right. nt Demo_Chris Sep 2013 #64

There's already a couple of posts about driving on the autobahn. SwissTony May 2015 #66