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@katja

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Lives in Berlin · From Berlin

German (Native) joined 3y2m Mar 6, 2023, 15:43 ago

@katja joined asklocals 3 years ago in Berlin and hasn't added a bio yet.

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May 16

Berlin

Is Berlin getting worse in terms of amount of junkies and homeless?

I live near Hermannplatz and yeah, the contrast is striking. You'll see people sleeping in doorways right next to a new vegan cafe charging 6 euros for a smoothie. But I've been here 8 years and it's...

Bangkok

Why some taxi driver are so rude in Bangkok ?

Out of ten times I used a taxi in Bangkok, I met a rude driver about 7 times ,especially those hired by Bolt.

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May 15

Berlin

Where is the best place in Berlin to donate handmade items? (Knit/crocheted blankets, hats, scarves, etc.)?

Another option is the Sozialkaufhaus in Moabit on Beusselstraße. They take handmade wool items for their free clothing section, and the staff actually sorts through donations carefully instead of just...

May 14

Tokyo

Where can I go dance after 11 in Shimo?

if you're feeling buzzed and just wanna wander, head toward the south exit and look for a tiny bar called the open book. no cover, just buy a drink, and they sometimes let people clear a little space...

Berlin

(Why) are there many Russians in Berlin Mitte?

ngl the october revolution wave was real but it was mostly writers and intellectuals and they didn't really stay in retail. the 90s migration after the soviet collapse is way more relevant for the wor...

May 13

Berlin

TW sexual assault. Does anyone have information on allegations of sexual assault at HeyJobs with a member of the management?

heard a few things secondhand through the tech worker collective here, the berlin tech workers coalition group on signal had some discussion about it last year. apparently a few people left over it bu...

May 6

Berlin

Will we ever see high-rise blocks in Berlin ?

While exploring new real-estate being built, I came upon this neubau built in Marzahn: https://www.neubaukompass.com/property/wuhletaler-fenster-berlin/ As someone who has love relationship with hig...

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May 3

Dubai

Should I be tipping hotel staff?

What's the general rule for tipping hotel staff? Will be staying at a 5* resort on the Palm and wanted to understand if tipping is normal or not. I will also be using the valet for parking my car ever...

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Apr 29

Berlin

Are German's Accustomed to Black Ice or Is It Just Me?

I've been waddling all evening to get home. Yet what I assume are locals are power walking past me like there's no black ice on the ground. What am I missing? Is there some magic shoe I'm not aware o...

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Bangkok

Can you take videos of people covertly in public without consent and upload them online ?

Can you take videos off people out in public secretly without consent and upload those videos to social media without consent legally? Just to clarify the videos would be out in public places and noth...

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