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Real Name: Miromi
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People (Germans, Berliners..): Generally, but not always,...
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  • grrrr! a grumpy Berliner
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  • Generally, but not always, Germans are more reserved and shy than say, people from Italy or the US. It takes a little more time to get to know people and you don't really meet people casually and make friends in clubs or in the workplace. It doesn't mean that they are mean, though, there are plenty of nice people here! Just keep in mind that it is a more introverted culture and that people are generally friendly and helpful if you go up and talk to them. actually, they really like it, so go ahead and do it. but please ask first before pinching someone's bottom

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    People (Germans, Berliners..): the Berliner way
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  • a grumpy but cute Berliner
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  • Berliners have their own way of doing things, and are my favorite type of german, although they are famous for being exceptionally rude and nasty, which is just the way I like it. nobody would really have it any other way! New york is my favorite american city, after all! if someone starts screaming at you on the street it#s ok to scream back at them and then tease them and break the tension--you'll get more respect and show that you are becoming Berlin! i would take care not to mess with the little old ladies though, they are ruthless.

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    Food and Drink: Rotkäppchen sekt
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  • rotkäppchen sekt!
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  • No house party is complete without a bottle of bubbly Rotkäppchen sekt. At the entrances to clubs you will find emty bottles of this stuff and seeing a stack of Rotkäppchen bottles together strikes warm feelings in your heart. (Rotkäppchen = little red riding hood) Since France for some reason is the only place with the right to make champagne because of weird copyright laws, Germany makes the fizzy sekt which is basically the same thing except better. ;) It is also known as a really big East German product, so that makes it even better going down!

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    Comments for miromi about Berlin
    Toshioohsako Tue May 27, 2008 09:41 UTC
     I found your HP at VT HP. Your Berlin tips list interesting places and things which I have not yet done during my 4 visits in Berlin. Thanks and have a good day.
    nicolaitan Sun Mar 30, 2008 23:12 UTC
     interesting reading, local knowledge and a touch of the local cynic to liven things up. N.
    evona Mon Jan 14, 2008 19:05 UTC
     Nice page. I^was in this weekend in Berlin. Great town :)
    elnada Fri Nov 10, 2006 19:01 UTC
     Hi....nice tips..got cought eventhough have the semester ticket since i am a student. she ask for my passport and i have coppy of it without validation by Police Officer...need to go to the main office soon. how to make appoinment? thanks..
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