Culture Core - by Laeti

Ever moved somewhere new and thought: “Why does everyone seem to fit in except me?”
New country, new culture, new people — and suddenly you start questioning everything. Is it them? Is it me? Am I doing something wrong?
In this episode, I’m sharing 5 things that can help you stop overthinking every interaction, understand the people around you better and slowly start feeling at home — wherever you are.
Have you ever struggled to fit in somewhere new? Tell me your experience in the comments. 👇
Welcome to Culture Core — where every accent belongs. 🧡
Subscribe for more about German culture, cultural differences & life abroad.

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🔗LINKS 

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laetitia.colacicco/?hl=de
My Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laetitia.colacicco

Chapters

00:00 Intro
01:43 #1 Observe Neutrally & Don’t Take It Personally
08:27 #2 Understand the Culture & Prepare
12:00 #3 Accept What You Don’t Like & Let Go
14:14 #4 Mirror the People Around You
18:02 #5 Connect with People in the Same Situation
20:10 Final Thoughts

People love making fun of Germans and our weird little habits… 🇩🇪
But maybe instead of laughing at us, you should start copying some of them. 👀
In this episode, we’re looking at 5 typical German habits and why they might actually be good for your health, finances, relationships and work-life balance.
What German habit have you secretly started adopting? Let me know in the comments! 👇
Welcome to Culture Core — where every accent belongs. 🧡

#laeti #german #culture #germany #culturecore #habits #podcast #tips #guide #lifehacks 

🔗LINKS 

🌿 Forest Bathing Study (2008): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18336737/
My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laetitia.colacicco/?hl=de
My Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laetitia.colacicco

Chapters

00:00 Intro
01:40 #1 The Obsession with Walking
05:53 #2 Being Stingy with Money
08:40 #3 Being Brutally Honest & Direct
12:06 #4 Planning EVERYTHING in Advance
14:04 #5 Taking Sundays VERY Seriously
16:33 Final Thoughts

Working in Germany can be a HUGE culture shock 🇩🇪
The direct communication, strict punctuality, criticism and workplace boundaries can feel pretty harsh if you’re not used to them.
In this episode, I’m sharing 5 tips that will make working in Germany — or with Germans — A LOT easier.
Have you ever worked with Germans? What was your biggest culture shock? Let me know in the comments! 👇
Welcome to Culture Core — where every accent belongs. 🧡
Subscribe for more about German culture, cultural differences & life in Germany.

#laeti #german #culture #germany #culturecore #culture #working #coworkers #guide #tips #office #work 

🔗 LINKS

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laetitia.colacicco/?hl=de
My Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laetitia.colacicco

Chapters 

00:00 Intro
01:12 Why Is Working in Germany So Hard?
02:26 #1 Don’t Take It Personally
06:27 #2 Always Be on Time
09:00 #3 Document EVERYTHING
13:10 #4 Don’t Try Too Hard
16:07 #5 Don’t Be Too Nice
18:29 Final Thoughts & Tips

Dating a German woman can be… confusing. 😂🇩🇪
Independent, direct, not always impressed by traditional gentleman behavior – and sometimes teasing you is actually a GOOD sign?!
In this episode of Culture Core, I’m breaking down what dating German women can be like and WHY they behave the way they do from a cultural perspective.
Dating a German woman? Let me know your experience in the comments! 👀❤️

#laeti #german #culture #germany #culturecore #firstdate #podcast #guide #tipps #germanwomen #dating 

🔗LINKS 

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laetitia.colacicco/?hl=de
My Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laetitia.colacicco

Chapters

00:00 Intro 
02:20 #1 Splitting the Bill – German Women WANT to Pay 
06:08 #2 She’ll Roast You If She Likes You 
07:47 #3 German Women Are Direct & Know What They Want 
10:22 #4 If She Likes You, You’ll Meet Her Friends Early 
13:39 #5 German Women Are VERY Independent 
16:33 Final Thoughts & Dating Tips

German men can be hard to read, especially if you’re used to more obvious flirting! But sometimes, their actions speak louder than words.
In this episode of Culture Core, I’m revealing 5 signs that a German guy might be into you, from subtle compliments and intense eye contact to planning dates and showing affection in unexpected ways.
Is he just being German, or is he actually flirting with you? 😂
Let’s decode German men together! 🫂🌍

🔗 LINKS 

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laetitia.colacicco/
My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laetitia.colacicco

Chapters ⏱️

00:00 Intro 
01:17 Dating Culture in Germany 
02:11 Why Dating German Men Can Be Confusing 
02:33 Sign #1: He Keeps Staring but Won’t Approach You 👀 
04:25 Sign #2: He Gives You Subtle Compliments 
07:01 Sign #3: He Literally Tells You He Likes You 
13:06 Sign #4: He Barely Texts but Always Makes Plans 
16:32 Sign #5: He Shows Love Through Actions ❤️ 
17:06 Final Thoughts & Dating Tips 
21:28 Outro

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