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EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 9 MIN

EP25｜Things that shocked me when I arrived in Germany

from Huh? Germany! · host Mingshen

Sunday? The supermarket is closed. Credit card? Cash only, please. Finished scanning? Now pack fast.After 6+ years in Germany, I'm looking back at the moments that shocked me when I first arrived. From standing outside a closed supermarket on Sunday, to panicking at the checkout counter while groceries piled up faster than I could pack. This episode is full of the little culture clashes nobody warns you about.If you've ever moved to a new country and thought "wait, this is completely normal here?" Then, this one is for you. Powered by Firstory Hosting

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Sunday? The supermarket is closed. Credit card? Cash only, please. Finished scanning? Now pack fast.After 6+ years in Germany, I'm looking back at the moments that shocked me when I first arrived. From standing outside a closed supermarket on Sunday, to panicking at the checkout counter while groceries piled up faster than I could pack. This episode is full of the little culture clashes nobody warns you about.If you've ever moved to a new country and thought "wait, this is completely normal here?" Then, this one is for you. Powered by Firstory Hosting

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