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Just how orderly are the Germans?

Rachel Stewart
February 13, 2019

There must be order — or so goes the German saying. Rachel Stewart takes a look at the German love affair with rules, organization and order.

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Rachel is on a mission to investigate the quirks and idiosyncrasies of daily life in Germany. Every two weeks she explores a new topic — from beer to nudity to complicated grammar  and heads out to get some tips from the Germans themselves.

Rachel moved from the UK to Germany in 2016. As a relative newcomer she casts a fresh eye over German clichés and shares her experiences of settling into German life. You'll find more from Meet the Germans on YouTube or at dw.com/MeettheGermans.

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