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When I first moved to Germany about 4.5 years ago, I went through a major culture shock. I was used to the warmth and openness of Southeast Asia and the United States. I'm in Alicante, Spain right now for two weeks and can't wait to go home to Germany! People are so loud and talkative here. I was enjoying a nice lunch with my family when a woman at a table next to us started chatting up. This happened quite a few times already. For instance, an old man at the supermarket said hi to my son and

For context: I am a black woman (African) with dreadlocks living in Halle (Saale). After living in Germany for about a year, I experienced my first direct racist interaction. Normally no one has ever said anything directly towards me but I’ve gotten the usual weird/unpleasant looks and people refusing to sit next to me in public transport or get up once I sit next to them. I was on the tram standing close to the doors since I was getting off on the next stop. I had luggage with me so I was foc

Hey everyone, I’m working as a bus driver in Germany and had a situation yesterday that I’m still thinking about. It happened at the bus station in Leverkusen Mitte Busbahnhof while I was on my break, so the bus wasn’t in service anymore. Three teenagers (maybe 14–15 years old) got on and insisted I drive them somewhere. I explained calmly that I’m not driving and asked them to leave. Instead of leaving, they started insulting me, throwing small things at me, and recording me on their phones