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Going native

10 tell-tell signs that show you're very slowly, going native.....

1. You can't think of a better word to use when something is 'Kapput'
2. You call your mobile phone a 'handy'
3. Your questions are just statements with 'oder' at the end
4. When walking down the road with a beer bottle in your hand is no big deal
5. When you stop getting annoyed that the shops are closed on Sundays and actually enjoy the peace and quiet
6. You start paying for tickets on the tram – before you even see the inspectors coming
7. You always separate your rubbish
8. When your first choice of soft drink is an 'Apfelschorle'
9. You always wait for the pedestrian light to turn green – even when there are NO cars around, no kids to set a bad example to, and no old people to tell you off.
10. You wear your socks and Birkinstocks outside the house
 

Love the top 10

Cute David Letterman list. Well, looks like I've been here too long!

Only two

5 and 8 only

The last point means gone

The last point means gone native with no turning back.... (guess who commented ;-) )

Disregard

11. You ride your bike on the sidewalk with cheerful disregard for traffic regulations and common sense.

I was born here and only two

I was born here and only two points apply, unfortunately that many still. Guess which ones. Hint: two consecutive ones. : )

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