🇩🇪 City Observation Diary: Göttingen

Summer in Göttingen means long days, short nights—sunset around 9 PM, sunrise by 5:30 AM! 🌅 The air is dry with low humidity, so you can lounge in gardens without mosquito bites—a dream! 🍃 Here, you’ll meet people from all over the world. While English might get you by, German is essential—without it, daily life gets tricky. 🗣️💬 Street culture notes: Cafés and shops often have fold-out awnings with seating underneath, creating cozy outdoor spaces. ☕🪑 (But remember: seating’s usually for customers only!) Local fashion is casual and practical: think tees + relaxed pants (like Jiangnan’s qipao, but German-style 👕👖). Women rarely wear flashy jewelry—simple stud earrings rule. German women drive everywhere—from bold young ladies to silver-haired grandmas, even badass policewomen! 🚗💨 (Yes, high female cop ratio here!) Social etiquette: Every interaction starts with a cheerful "Hallo!" and ends with "Tschüss!" (or the casual "Chow!"). Whether at supermarkets, post offices, or government offices, friendliness is key. 😊 Bonus quirk: No one jaywalks—even at 3 AM with zero cars, Germans wait for the green light. 🚦 #CityVibes #GermanyTravel #GöttingenLife #EuropeDiaries #CulturalObservations #GermanCulture #TravelInsights 🌍✨