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This week, we tackle Coline’s absolute biggest culture shock in Germany: why on earth are Germans eating dinner at 5:30 PM?We dive into the completely different daily clocks of France and Germany. From the sacred 4:30 PM French snack time that pushes dinner to 9:00 PM, to how German prime-time TV starting precisely at 8:15 PM literally dictates the nation's evening schedule.If you’ve ever tried to grab a coffee with a French colleague or find a restaurant open at 3:00 PM in Berlin, this episode explains everything. Plus, we are officially launching our "Banger Songs to Learn German/French" Spotify playlist, starting with an indie rock classic!Words you’ll learn (and actually remember):Le goûter (The holy 4:30 PM sweet snack break that explains exactly why French people can easily survive until a late dinner).La pause café (The French coffee break—an organized, frequent social event for office gossip, not just grabbing caffeine and running back to your desk).Bon vivant (The French philosophy of prioritizing pleasure over efficiency and enjoying the moment rather than watching the clock).Also: The Parisian magic of service continu, why the French spend their entire Sunday revolving around a poulet rôti (roasted chicken), German 8:15 PM prime time, and our very first German song recommendation ("Deiche" by Kettcar).New episode every Monday! Please consider leaving a 5-star review, tell us your country's TV prime time, and let us know: are you a 6:00 PM or 9:00 PM dinner kind of person? 🕰️🍗Check out the new playlist "Banger Songs to Learn German", our new way of helping you to get more exposure to the German language ;) Follow us for moreinstagram.com/hellocolineinstagram.com/alex.von.mydealztiktok.com/@helloocotiktok.com/@alex.von.mydealz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week, we tackle Coline’s absolute biggest culture shock in Germany: why on earth are Germans eating dinner at 5:30 PM?We dive into the completely different daily clocks of France and Germany. From the sacred 4:30 PM French snack time that...

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