{"id":49886,"date":"2019-07-08T01:42:13","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T01:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dispatcheseurope.com\/?p=49886"},"modified":"2019-07-27T12:01:22","modified_gmt":"2019-07-27T12:01:22","slug":"what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-to-move-to-berlin-pt-3-ich-bin-ein-berliner-%ef%bb%bf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dispatcheseurope.com\/what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-to-move-to-berlin-pt-3-ich-bin-ein-berliner-%ef%bb%bf\/","title":{"rendered":"What to expect when you’re expecting to move to Berlin, Pt. 3: ‘Ich bin ein Berliner’ (updated)\ufeff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

(Editor’s note:<\/strong> ‘Ich Bein ein Berliner’ was updated 8 July with additional information.<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask any German and they\u2019ll tell you that Berlin is quite unlike other German cities. It has a history, culture and demographic composition all its own. And whilst Germans certainly aren\u2019t widely known for their warm, friendly, polite nature, Berliners have a particular reputation as being especially \u2013 should we say? \u2013 direct. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And we\u2019re not just talking the native-born Germans here. Oh no! The Berlin sass infects all of us soon enough. I myself have been known to yell at people for standing gormlessly in the cycle lane, or trying to cram themselves on to the U-Bahn before I\u2019ve had a chance to get out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The local dialect, fondly known as \u201cBerliner Schnauze<\/em>\u201d (Berlin snout), encompasses far more than just a clipped accent. Berliners are stereotypically straight to the point, unapologetically matter-of-fact, and completely unafraid to reprimand total strangers for their indiscretions. And for newcomers, this could quite easily come off as downright rude.
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A (DARE WE SAY IT) ZANY BERLIN VENDOR HAVING FUN AT THE SUNDAY ART MARKET AT THE ZEUGHAUS (Photo by Terry Boyd for Dispatches)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Direct but welcoming (in their own way)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t expect a Berliner to jump up and offer you a seat on the U-Bahn when you\u2019re pregnant, carrying a child, or walking with crutches. Unlike my fellow Brits who are accustomed to standing around looking pathetic until someone offers to help them, Berliners assume that if you need something, you\u2019ll ask. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

And if a Berliner needs you to do something – move your bag from a seat, or stand to the side so they can pass – expect them to tell you exactly what they want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But although they might initially seem cold, I\u2019ve actually found Berliners to be very welcoming (in their own way). Despite the fact that it\u2019s taken me an unforgivable amount of time to learn German (an ongoing project), I\u2019ve found Berliners to be pretty patient with me, either happily switching to English, or willing to struggle through as I attempt a conversation in broken German. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an immigrant to Germany, I can honestly say I\u2019ve never really been treated like an outsider, and only ever felt welcome here (though I should probably check my white privilege here, as some expats have pointed out that this isn\u2019t always the same for everyone). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEverything is forbidden except that which is permitted\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The stereotype of Germans as rule followers (and enforcers) certainly holds true in Berlin. To be a good Berliner you must remember to wait patiently at a predestination crossing until the Ampelmann<\/em> tells you it\u2019s ok to cross. \u201cBut it\u2019s 3am and there are no cars in sight!\u201d Nope, it doesn\u2019t matter, \u201cWarte!!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also make sure to recycle correctly, show up to appointments on time, lock your bike in the allocated space, and keep the noise down during the Ruhezeit<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Failure to follow the rules may result in a chorus of disapproving tuts and snarky remarks, or even a passive aggressive note.<\/a> Typed, highlighted and laminated for good measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there\u2019s one area where Berliners flagrantly disobey the rules, and that\u2019s when it comes to their four-legged friends. Berliners love their dogs! And despite city wide leash laws having come into force in 2016, Berlin’s K9 population is largely still roaming free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, German dogs are, as one might expect, remarkably well behaved. Trotting faithfully beside their owners, sitting obediently before crossing the street, waiting patiently<\/a> outside supermarkets for their owners to return. Their humans, however, are less obedient when it comes to picking up after them! Spend a day walking around the city and you\u2019ll realise exactly why Berliners expect visitors to take off their shoes before stepping into their homes. Yuck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s also a similar story when it comes to parenting. (Side note: I know it\u2019s not generally considered acceptable to compare kids to dogs but I\u2019m a mum and can therefore say that the comparison between a toddler and a disobedient puppy often rings true). Unlike in the United Kingdom where it\u2019s not uncommon to see 2-year-olds tethered to their parents with something resembling a dog lead<\/s> \u201creigns,\u201d Berlin\u2019s kids are well and truly off leash! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Berlin, free range parenting rules. So much so that the vibe at the playground can occasionally get a little \u201clord of the flies.\u201d Save for the occasional imported helicopter parent, children are generally free to roam the non-bubble wrapped Berlin playgrounds by themselves, whilst mum or dad sit with the other parents on the designated benches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids quickly learn how to fling themselves from seemingly death defying heights without fracturing any bones (most of the time), and how to figure out their own issues and quarrels amongst themselves. If you spend a lot of time at the playground, you\u2019ll notice how quickly your kids will pick up \u201cSpielplatz Deutsch<\/em>,” a language that is equal parts assertive, direct, and essential for self preservation. \u201cDas ist MEIIIINS!\u201d \u201cNein! ICH bin dran!\u201d \u201cMannoooo!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I for one have embraced German style parenting. My little \u201cdarling\u201d runs riot with the rest of the grubby, fearless, self reliant horde at the playground. And after several years fighting his own battles, he can certainly hold his own. And what\u2019s more, it\u2019s given him an almost profound respect for order in times of chaos. I absolutely expect him to grow up able to speak his mind, and reprimand complete strangers like the best of them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unexpectedly Multi-Kulti Metropolis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One of the things that\u2019s particularly appealing about Berlin for immigrant families such as my own is just how diverse and multicultural the city is. Your fellow Berliners will hardly bat an eyelid when you explain that your German isn\u2019t great. And no matter where you come from, there\u2019s a good chance that there\u2019s a few of your fellow countrymen already living in Berlin and ready to help you settle in and find your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Berlin is home to the largest Turkish community outside of Turkey, and also has large immigrant populations from across other Europen countries, the United States and Vietnam. In recent years, the city has also become host to a large number of refugees fleeing violence in their home countries. As a result, Syrian nationals are now one of the largest groups of Ausl\u00e4nder<\/em> in the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re new to the city and your German is a little rusty (or even non existent), you\u2019ll be glad to know that there are fantastic online communities ready to help you find your way, in a whole host of languages. Berlin\u2019s expat social media groups are huge, very active, and are so helpful that many of my German born friends use them just as often as I do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find your tribe<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Some of the biggest English speaking groups can be found on Facebook, and since moving here in 2014, I\u2019ve basically treated them like my google for how to get by and where to find things in Berlin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a few places where you might want to ask questions, get recommendations, ask around about available apartments, pick up some second hand furniture, and just generally meet a few friends who have recently tread the path you\u2019re currently on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Berlin EXPATS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Expat Ladies in Berlin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 ExpatBabies Berlin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 English speaking jobs in Berlin<\/a>
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There are hundreds more, for pretty much any topic you can think of – pet sitting, knitting, sports, book clubs, artists, vegan dating groups – so have a look and see if you can find your tribe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the author:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LAURA KAYE<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Laura Kaye is a freelance writer, researcher and editor. Her work focuses on social and development issues, parenting and family life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Originally from the Wirral in the United Kingdom, she is a serial expat now happily living in Berlin, Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n

More posts by Laura Kaye:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

Laura Kaye’s complete expat guide, Pt. 2: Finding an apartment in this crazy housing market<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laura Kaye’s complete expat guide, Pt. 1: Understanding the dichotomy that is Berlin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collected wisdom from my years as a Britsh expat in Germany<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dear undecideds: Are you really willing to live with the reality of a no-deal Brexit?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Berlin\u2019s struggling Kita educators are underpaid and overwhelmed<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broken Kita system leaves parents frustrated, stressed<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Having a baby in Berlin: Medicine, rather than modesty, is the aim of the game in Germany<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a baby in Berlin, Pt. 2: Learning German whilst pregnant so we\u2019re not \u2018those expats\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a baby in Berlin, Pt. 3: A Berliner is born, and the German benefits you need to know about<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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