When in Germany, Do as the Germans Do: The Clued-In Guide to German Life, Language, and Culture - Softcover
Synopsis
Never feel like a stranger in Germany again!
On entering a restaurant, should you find your own table or wait to be seated? What is a suitable topic for small-talk with a stranger? In what circumstances might you ask to borrow ein Handy? All these answers and more can be found in When in Germany, Do As the Germans Do, a fun and intriguing book that teaches you about Germany's culture, language, and people.
It features 120 intriguing multiple-choice questions that are cross-referenced to fascinating articles on pop culture, customs, behavior, history, consumer trends, literature, tourist sights, business, language, and more. Also included are key terms and useful expressions, informative charts, and websites for further reference.
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About the Author
Hyde Flippo is a German teacher, author, and online guide for the About.com site on German language.
From the Back Cover
Enjoy Germany and its culture without feeling like a Dummkopf
Do you want to blend in when visiting Berlin? To feel like you belong in Bavaria? When in Germany, Do as the Germans Do makes it simple! If you long to navigate the narrow streets of an Alpine village unnoticed or go to a movie in Munich without turning heads, transform yourself from a typical tourist into a connoisseur of culture. With this crash course in German customs and heritage, you'll avoid embarrassing blunders and enrich your travel experience.
Packed with almost one hundred articles, this handy collection of cultural dos and don'ts covers a broad range of topics, including food, art, pop culture, politics, business, entertainment, home life, history, and education. In these pages, you'll find authoritative answers to questions such as:
- At a restaurant, should I find my own table or wait to be seated?
- What is a suitable topic for small talk with a stranger in Germany?
- Are gas stations open on Sundays?
- What Goethe novel swept the world in the 1770s?
- Where do Germans get their fascination with the American Wild West?
- Can I use an ATM card in Germany?
With light-hearted quizzes, cool Internet addresses, and up-to-date insights into all aspects of German culture, When in Germany, Do as the Germans Do will delight everyone from students and tourists to armchair travelers and trivia buffs.
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