A simple 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 in social situations, and whether stabbing people with a fork is an acceptable reaction.

Moving on from the horrors of social discourse, we turn our attention to the rapid arrival of Fasching or Carnival. Germany’s fifth season is a time for costumes, parades, and tiny bottles of schnapps, so what’s not to like? Well, for one of the hosts of the podcast, all this fun is a bit too much…can you guess which one?

We discuss the merits of mountain climbing and recap a recent story of two mountain climbers who had to be rescued from one of Germany’s most dangerous mountains, and we finish on the news that those celebrating their 18th birthday in Germany will be receiving a special gift from the government.

Articles mentioned in the show

Mountaineers rescued from the Watzmann

German government to offer 18-year-olds a Kulturpass

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