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'It hasn't delivered': The spectacular failure of self-checkout technology (www.bbc.com)
submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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[–] [email protected] 13 points 11 months ago (1 children)

small talk? If you start small talk in Germany, the cashier will probably be confused...

[–] [email protected] 13 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Note to self. Move to Germany.

To do list

Learn German. Get a German job

Cheap ass rent control. C'mon.

Bratwurst. Kick on

[–] [email protected] 12 points 11 months ago (3 children)

When interacting with the bus driver, make sure to say only "Hallo" when you step in. Technically, this is even optional and only 33% do that.

When leaving the bus, don't say anything. It'd be weird.

And under no circumstances, talk to them between entering and leaving.

The only legitimate way to talk to them is when the bus stopped, you and the driver are both outside and he or she approaches you first.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Whoa there, overachiever. Saying "hello"? A curt smile, a slight nod and a passing glance. All things in moderation, after all.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

We don't smile here, unless there is a good reason.

You need to learn a lot before moving here!!!!!!!!!!11

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I don't smile so if fit right in

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Sehr gut.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Literally the opposite of Scotland. Must say thanks or cheers when leaving bus. Weird not to

[–] [email protected] -3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

This is like applauding the pilot after they do the absolute minimum of their job (landing the plane).......

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago

Just common decently. Thanking a cashier. For doing their job. A sales person. A doctor/ nurse.

A cleaner. Just polite

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago

Nah, when you are on a late night run on an (almost, max. 2 pax) empty bus, especially the last run, especially in shitty weather, it's appropriate to say "Nacht" when you leave.

You form a special bond then and there. The driver is your hero who brings you home in the most shittiest shift.