“Ordnung muss sein” was almost the first phrase I’ve learned in German. And I somehow believed in the myth about pedantic, disciplined, solid Germans, which helps manufacturers to better sell German cars, German washing machines and German shoes. Then I moved to a new flat.
After one month of living in it I learned from the owner that I had to read the electric meter before I started using electricity. I should have informed the supplying company about the result. Neither did I know the reading, nor did I inform the company. As I’ve called the company they didn’t want to know anything but the initial reading. As I’ve asked the flat owner what I should do, this German guy said: “Just tell them something. Who cares?”
I start feeling at home!!!
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