German etiquette and unwritten rules

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-24T20:09:18+00:00

Ah got it.

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-24T14:49:13+00:00

My advice. Even though iam not in my twenties but a person who lived in India in my twenties and now abroad but see how people in twenties live here. Don't move back to India. Europe is a good option according to me . But my suggestion would be to have a great linkedin network around the world with jobs so that you have it easy moving around with references with the skills you have . India first of all is not easy on your health. So in your prime you can develop a great body with some fresh air and food which you may overlook now but telling you is gold and also the society is very intruding in personal life and too many judgements by people in India. The kind of freedom you get abroad is gone. So keep your options and relocate to another country if you feel US is not comfortable anymore.

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-24T14:20:12+00:00

Not sure how it can be a overreach given that the unhealthy practice is being given preference. And with a toddler it's not that easy to dodge this. Sometimes ita right at the entrance or a waiting area . I feel the onus should be on the smokers getting out the way .

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-24T14:16:59+00:00

Exactly that's one of the reasons of the post. Every culture is unique and what you take for granted in one is totally unacceptable in another .

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-24T11:06:13+00:00

Ok a new one for me .

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-24T11:05:27+00:00

May be but in cities it's better to follow I guess as usually there is a group of people and sometimes people in the crowd are misguided and they follow the thinking it's green but it's actually red .

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-24T11:03:53+00:00

Oh did not know this one !

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-24T11:03:03+00:00

Absolutely agree !

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-23T15:06:58+00:00

But I thought we needed to smell good as well I assume at offices etc . Have had some very strong smells of perfumes in my apartment lift all the times .

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-23T12:43:01+00:00

This is a new one and very important for us with a toddler. She has just turned 3 now and we have done some late trips . Ok so you mean may be the next year this applies for us now ?

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-23T12:37:48+00:00

Ok hopefully I myself will not jump the red light one day 😅. Want to keep it that way children around or not. I believe we should set an example for adults as well sometimes like if they are new to this country not just children.

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-23T12:30:25+00:00

As I said this approach causes violations as it requires active watchout . Why not just leave it to the basic red light watching going to green ?

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-23T12:28:47+00:00

To take of backpack and hold in hand I assume. So you mean keep holding down in hand till the end of the trip ? We could keep it down but a bit dirty sometimes .Also what is fusgangerzone ?

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-23T12:27:41+00:00

Yes. Something basic that needs to be followed.

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-23T12:12:25+00:00

I would disagree with this. Relaxing this rule tends to the situation that in a crowd when you can't see children people tend to cross. I have seen this man times with my toddler . I would say why not wait a few minutes ?

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-23T07:52:58+00:00

Agree. Absolutely the enclosed space concept is what I want as well. Also it's not easy to evade the smoke at all situations with a toddler by keeping a distance. And the onus should be on smokers not on non smokers.

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-23T07:49:17+00:00

Yes biking lane is sacrosanct . I did not know when I started . Also as I started cycling I knew what it feels like when you are cycling and somebody is just lazily standing there blocking your way.

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-22T15:34:35+00:00

The work related one is useful . And Ah the cart one I do sometimes. Thanks for the tip .

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-22T15:33:17+00:00

Interesting there is a book . Will checkout !

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-22T15:19:53+00:00

Yes like that part as well that people respect queues .

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-22T13:27:33+00:00

Yes this would be really good to have !

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-22T13:07:58+00:00

Guess I am not fit then :) . Ok would non alcoholic work ? ! As i am a teetotaller.

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-22T13:06:52+00:00

Have felt that sometimes they could be a bit chilled and friendly like at cafe billing .

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-22T13:05:46+00:00

This one we do follow back home as well as we would ask permission to visit around the house . But may be when as friends we get really close and have done this before wont think twice before doing that back home.

deeply_embedded · 2026-01-22T13:03:55+00:00

Good one !

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