Here are some of the stereotypes or false impressions about Germany that we’re sick and tired of hearing.

Germans are unfriendly

If you’re living in Germany, don’t expect to make casual chat at the supermarket or bus stop. But it doesn’t mean Germans are unfriendly. The truth is that a lot of Germans are just more particular about when they socialize. If you’re in a space that’s made for socializing-anything from a dinner party to a nightclub-that cold shoulder you get in public will usually disappear.

Germans put efficiency ahead of everything

To some degree, it is true. For example, you might notice that the bus runs usually on time, and that there’s a lot of enthusiasm for recycling and careful uses of resources. On the other side, though, anyone who has lived in Germany might have had painful experiences with its public services. From taxes to gas bill, almost everything happens slowly and on paper.

German food is terrible

Ask foreigners about food in Germany and it’s likely that they will say it is too heavy on tasteless sausage and bread. But those complaints overlook a wealth of fantastic food, both cheap and fancy.

For one thing, Germany has 309 restaurants with Michelin stars, more than any other country except France, Italy and Japan. For those who don’t want to throw down € 100 on a meal, Germany also has a variety of bakeries. The country’s bread-making culture has its own UNESCO listing, and sweet treats from apple or cherry cakes to doughnuts are excellent, too.

How to stop glasses fogging up with a face mask

Wearing a mask keeps you safe during the pandemic, but it comes with its own set of challenges. And, one of the biggest drawbacks of wearing a mask is how much your glasses fog up and affect your vision. Taking off your glasses to wipe them clean each time it fogs up is not only frustrating, but it can also increase the risk of infection. 【小题1】 Here are some tricks to stop it.

Twist your mask strings. From the side, once you twist it, the strings will look like the figure eight. This is great for stopping fogging because it redirects your breath by putting slight downward pressure on the top part of the mask. 【小题2】 This may leave you infected by virus.

Wash your glasses with soap. If you wash your glasses with soap, its molecules (分子) create a thin film on your lenses which limits fogging. Use a fragrance-free soap and mix it with warm water. Put your glasses in it and let it air dry. 【小题3】

Put a tissue under the top part of the mask. 【小题4】 To do this DIY trick properly, you should fold a tissue in half and place the straight edge along the bridge of your nose.

【小题5】 Pull up your mask and draw your glasses down, blocking your breath from rising upwards. But if you do this there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, you need to make sure that your mask still covers your chin after you pull it up. And, if your prescription is stronger, this trick could impact your vision and cause increased blurriness.

Music is part of our life.【小题1】 It is the best tool to use when you’ve had a hard day. There are some other great uses for your collection of slow tracks.

Pregnancy (孕期)

【小题2】Since fetal (胎儿) brain development begins in the fifth week, it might be a great idea to try to get your baby in a relaxed state early on. Some mothers do this by putting earphones over their bellies.

High Stress Tasks

【小题3】 The tendency of relaxing sounds to slow you down may really be good for you even if you are trying to push yourself to meet a deadline. Slowing down means you have a better chance at working more carefully and preventing big mistakes.

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Going to see the doctor or the dentist can be somewhat scary experiences. You might therefore want to request some calming music. 【小题5】 If yours doesn’t, you might want to bring your own sounds stored in a device so you can have a more personal experience listening to them with earphones.