{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6320231f4eebf90013cfcdd5/65bbc4fe6d2bca001663415d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What German habits do foreigners pick up and will the strikes ever end?","description":"<p><strong><em>Join The Local with our&nbsp;</em></strong><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/podcastoffer/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>podcast listener offer</em></strong></a></p><p>In this episode, host&nbsp;Rachel Loxton&nbsp;is joined by panelists&nbsp;Aaron Burnett&nbsp;and&nbsp;Imogen Goodman.&nbsp;Our sound engineer is&nbsp;Rhys Edwards.</p><p>We talk about the new round of strikes causing travel chaos in Germany.&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240130/where-will-public-transport-in-germany-be-affected-by-strikes-on-friday?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Where will public transport in Germany be affected by strikes on Friday?</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240201/public-transport-to-hospitals-which-strikes-are-coming-up-in-germany?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Public transport to hospitals - which strikes are coming up in Germany</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240201/tens-of-thousands-grounded-in-german-airport-security-staff-strike?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Tens of thousands affected by airport security staff strikes in Germany</strong></a></li></ul><p>We get into the big changes happening in February, including an update on the dual nationality law.&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240130/explained-when-might-germanys-new-dual-citizenship-law-come-into-force?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>When might Germany's new dual citizenship law come into force?</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240123/breaking-german-bundesrat-to-debate-dual-citizenship-law-on-february-2nd?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>German Bundesrat to debate dual citizenship law on February 2nd</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240123/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-february-2024?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Everything that changes in Germany in 2024</strong></a></li></ul><p>We talk about the behaviour and habits you pick up as a foreigner in Germany, from stockpiling herbal tea to being more direct.&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20230515/5-ways-living-in-germany-changes-you-as-a-person?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Five ways living in Germany changes you as a person</strong></a></li></ul><p>We also hear about how The Local readers are becoming more German.&nbsp;</p><p>If you have acquired a new habit since moving to Germany that you'd like us to read out on the podcast, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:germanyinfocus@thelocal.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">germanyinfocus@thelocal.com</a></p><p>Lastly we talk about some of the events happening in Germany this February and our recommendations.</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240130/where-to-watch-the-2024-super-bowl-in-germany?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Where to watch the 2024 Super Bowl in Germany</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240125/7-unmissable-events-taking-place-in-germany-in-february-2024?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>7 unmissable events happening in Germany in February 2024</strong></a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Local Germany"}