Ever greeted someone in Germany and got that look — the one that says, “You just broke a rule you didn’t even know existed”? Yeah, same here.

In this episode of Hear My True Story, we’re diving into the world of German greetings — from the ultra-formal “Herr Doktor Schmidt” handshake to the laid-back “Moin” in Hamburg. Whether you’re heading to a job interview in Berlin, meeting your partner’s family in Bavaria, or just want to avoid embarrassing greeting faux pas, this episode is your crash course in doing it right.

We’ll explore why greetings matter so much in German culture, how to tell when it’s okay to “duzen” someone, what to do (and definitely not do) in business settings, and how regional quirks can totally change the vibe.

Plus: funny personal stories, cultural insights, and a reminder that even if you mess it up, you’re still learning — and that’s what counts.

What does it really mean to be an immigrant in Germany? In this deeply personal episode of Hear My True Story, I share my experiences navigating life as a migrant—from the painful realization that one immigrant’s crime can define an entire community to the humorous challenge of integrating through German bread.

I open up about the weight of expectations, the struggle of proving our place in society, and the double standards that shape how immigrants are perceived. But amidst these challenges, there are small victories—like finally mastering the overwhelming variety of German bread!

Join me as I explore the complexities of migration, the importance of respect, and the unexpected ways we measure integration. And don’t worry, the soup story will have to wait for another episode!

Tune in to hear my true story—one of resilience, adaptation, and, of course, bread.

In dieser Folge von Hear My True Story spreche ich über ein Thema, das mich persönlich betrifft – das Leben als Migrant in Deutschland. Während die politische Debatte über Migration oft von negativen Schlagzeilen dominiert wird, gibt es unzählige Geschichten von Menschen, die tagtäglich zur Gesellschaft beitragen. Doch warum hören wir so selten davon?

Ich teile meine Perspektive als jemand, der nicht wählen darf, aber dennoch ein Teil dieser Gesellschaft ist. Welche Rolle spielen Migranten in Deutschland wirklich? Wie prägen sie das Land? Und warum sollten wir uns von Angst und Vorurteilen lösen, um das ganze Bild zu sehen?