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They speak German. I learned a little to get around, but I found that people wanted me to speak English so they can practice their English. I didn't need to know any German before moving there.
A little, but I had traveled to Germany before so much of it was expected.
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Not that much of a shock. I was more in shock about how good the healthcare system was. It was also shocking how I didn't need a car.
I was there for 4 and a half years and I think I was in the honeymoon phase for most of the time. Near the end when I knew I was moving back, I started looking at the negative stuff to I think justify my move back (which I regret). I started getting irritated with certain things, but upon reflection, I think I was being picky.
I drank more alcohol as it was certainly more accessible and a prideful part of the culture. It wasn't a regrettable amount though.
I have type 1 diabetes and I was absolutely blown away by how amazing it was. I cannot say enough about this. My wife and I also did in-vitro fertilization, pregnancy and post-natal experience and it cost us 100 euros for the whole thing - with great results. I appreciated the emphasis on recycling, public transport was efficient (we didn't need cars), everything was in walking distance for us, and it was easy to navigate everything in English.
I think the most challenging thing is the perception of German unfriendliness. The old people in German are absolutely horrible. They are by far the rudest, selfish, nasty people I have ever had to deal with. Other than that, it is a culture that really doesn't care to make small talk like in the states. I appreciate that, but some people see that as rude.
I accidentally asked for a bag of ice cream instead of a cup of ice cream. We all got a good laugh!
Just move there - it is awesome!
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Expats often move to Frankfurt for jobs in finance and IT. Frankfurt is continental Europe's largest financial center and has a population of approximately 2.5 million in the city and surrounding urban area. Towns in the Taunus area north of Frankfurt and Wiesbaden and Mainz to the west are popular among expats. There are many international and bi-lingual schools to choose from and lots of expat clubs in the Frankfurt area.
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Hannover, Germany: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Hannover
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Do you need to learn German before moving to Hannover? What are Germans like? An expat talks about living in Hannover, the cultural stereotype about German people being rude, healthcare in Germany and more.
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