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10 things you'll find in (almost) every German household

Anne-Sophie Brändlin | Elizabeth Grenier
April 25, 2018

From specialized breakfast equipment to an army of binders, here are 10 things you're likely to find in most German households.

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If you take a tour of a German home, you might just find some items that prove stereotypes like order and a love for everything practical aren't just myths. 

Click through the gallery above for 10 household objects that many Germans just can't do without. 

If you're visiting Germany, watch the video below first — a useful guide to small talk in the country. 

A guide to making small talk in Germany

You'll find more from Meet the Germans on YouTube or at dw.com/MeettheGermans.

 

 

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Elizabeth Grenier Editor and reporter for DW Culture