A new survey of 3,000 people across 27 countries in the EU asked what stereotypes their citizens hold of Germans - and you'll never guess what it found.
Whether it be efficiency, humourlessness or a love of a certain Baywatch star, there are many cliches stuck in the heads of foreigners about Germany. But how true are they?
Max Bringmann, a student who did an exchange year in the US, found the people of Kentucky to be extremely warm hearted. Nonetheless there were some things about his stateside experience which he didn't enjoy.
Are Germans as logical, law-abiding and beer-crazy as stereotypes would have you believe? The answer isn’t so black and white, according to a new book that reveals Germans’ habits from the supermarket to the bedroom.
With its long words, tricky pronunciation and false friends, the German language can easily lead the learner into a world of embarrassment. Here are 12 of the best from our readers. Warning: Some are a little naughty.
Holidaymakers annoyed by tourists from a certain northern European nation nabbing the best sunbathing spots may finally have some solace - the Germans hate that too. They also dislike British and Russian tourists more than any other nationality while on holiday.
If you’ve been living in Germany for any length of time, Germanisms will have surely crept into your mannerisms, speech and even the way you cook your pasta. Find out how German you've become.
Google increasingly controls our lives by predicting our search results based on what people have typed in, but how accurate are its stereotypes about Germany?
Why isn't everyone wearing <i>Lederhosen</i>? It's easy for foreigners to stereotype Germany, but this week's Local List is dedicated to debunking common myths.
