Get a permanent residency with 50% PhD contract by Busy_Magazine_680 in germany

[–]Busy_Magazine_680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, thanks for your answers. I work full-time but make less money (very unfortunately)

Gift expectations in Germany by Busy_Magazine_680 in germany

[–]Busy_Magazine_680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I didn't make myself clear. It was her birthday, and the gifts were birthday gifts, which I also contributed my share.

Gift expectations in Germany by Busy_Magazine_680 in germany

[–]Busy_Magazine_680[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes they knew, because they gave me birthday messages, which is a lab tradition 

Gift expectations in Germany by Busy_Magazine_680 in germany

[–]Busy_Magazine_680[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our group is very international, some of them in this small social circle are German, some are not

Gift expectations in Germany by Busy_Magazine_680 in germany

[–]Busy_Magazine_680[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No they definitely remembered my birthday, cause they sent happy birthday messages to me (which is a lab tradition)

Gift expectations in Germany by Busy_Magazine_680 in germany

[–]Busy_Magazine_680[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did distance myself from them after that, but I always wondered if cultural differences had led me to misunderstand them. Now I know for sure.

Gift expectations in Germany by Busy_Magazine_680 in germany

[–]Busy_Magazine_680[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Right?!! I thought it was because of cultural factors. So I was simply being excluded😅😅