Culture Core - by Laeti

You guys have been asking me so many questions about myself across all my platforms, so I thought it's finally time to answer them!  Who am I? What's my story? And how did I end up creating the content you know me for today? In this episode, I'm taking you along my personal journey and sharing a little more about the person behind Culture Core and all those German culture videos. Wheth...

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...

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...

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...

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! 👀❤...

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?...

Splitting the bill on the first date? No princess treatment? No gentleman behavior? 😭🇩🇪 Dating German men can be CONFUSING – and so many people in my community tell me the same thing. In this episode, I’m breaking down WHY German men date the way they do from a cultural perspective. After this, dating a German might finally make a little more sense. 😂 Let me know your experiences in the comments...

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It honestly feels like the whole world has agreed on one thing: Germans are rude. Whenever I see street interviews on TikTok asking people to name the rudest nationalities, Germans are almost always the first ones mentioned — basically taking the number one spot for the rudest people in the world. And as someone who was born and raised in Germany, I’m always like… damn. Are we really that bad? 😭...

The German Stare has become a worldwide phenomenon – and not without reason. 👀 Have you ever been sitting on a train in Germany when someone just stared at you for a crazy long time, leaving you wondering: WHY?! Or maybe you’ve accidentally found yourself in a staring contest because some random person wouldn’t stop looking at you, so you stared back… only to eventually lose the battle? And did a...

Are Germans really more devastated when a dog dies than when a person dies? 🐶💔 This question came up after I posted a comedy video on TikTok about the way Germans supposedly react to the death of people versus dogs. The video went viral — and the comments were wild . Some people were like: “YES. This is exactly how it is in Germany!” Others strongly disagreed: “Of course I would grieve more for...

Do you remember the first time you visited a huge city like London or Paris? Was it exciting, overwhelming, chaotic — or somehow all of that at once? There’s something special about experiencing these massive cities for the very first time. The crowds, the rush, the noise, the unwritten rules… everything feels new. And sometimes, you have absolutely no idea what’s going on. In this episode, we’re...

Hi guys! A few days ago, I had the biggest déjà vu because I saw the same older woman again—the one who once got mad at me  and hit me in the gym because I accidentally used "her" weights. (Definitely not on purpose!) That experience, along with countless TikTok storytimes, made me want to talk about the ongoing "beef" between older and younger generations. I honestly feel like...

You asked for it, and it’s finally here! This topic has been on my list forever: Dating Culture in Germany . The truth is, I kept putting it off because I had so many thoughts and didn’t even know where to begin. Dating is such a huge topic, and I’m also incredibly curious about how it works in other countries and cultures. I didn’t want to squeeze everything into one episode and end up rambling,...

What’s the first thing you do after work or once you’ve finished all your responsibilities for the day? Do you make time for fun activities during the week, or do you save everything for the weekend? In this episode, we’re talking about after-work culture and how differently it looks around the world. In some countries, people fully enjoy their evenings without worrying about work the next day. In...

How many personalities do you have? I truly believe we all have different versions of ourselves. Different people know different sides of you—and sometimes, they only ever get to know one. For me, it goes even further. I feel like I have at least four different personalities, simply because I speak different languages. I spent the last week in London, surrounded by people from all over the world,...

Oh my God—this is already Episode 2! I’m so excited. 🤎 After releasing the first episode, I received so much love and positive feedback. It truly made me happy to see how interested you are in this project. Thank you so much for listening, commenting, and supporting me. Please keep sharing your thoughts—I’m always open to feedback! Today’s topic was actually inspired by you. There’s always so muc...

Welcome to the very first episode of Culture Core . 🤎 This podcast is a space where people shaped by multiple cultures come together to share their stories, laugh, reflect, and heal. A place where cultural identity is celebrated, conversations go beyond stereotypes, and connection replaces division. I created this podcast because I believe our stories deserve more than a few seconds on social med...

Kennst du das? Du bist gestresst, gereizt, kannst nicht klar denken und irgendwie läuft einfach alles schief? Neue Ideen? Fehlanzeige. Dann ist es vielleicht Zeit für einen Social-Media-Detox. Ich habe genau das getestet: 7 Tage komplett ohne Social Media. In dieser Folge erzähle ich euch, warum ich den Detox gemacht habe, was sich bei mir verändert hat, welche positiven – aber auch schwierigen –...

Ich oute mich hiermit offiziell als Trash-TV-Lover — und vielleicht solltest du es auch werden. Bevor du jetzt urteilst: In dieser Folge geht es darum, warum Trash TV viel mehr sein kann als nur sinnlose Unterhaltung. Denn am Ende kommt es nicht nur darauf an, WAS du schaust, sondern WIE du es schaust. Zwischen Drama, Red Flags und peinlichen Diskussionen kann man nämlich überraschend viel über Me...

Kennst du das Gefühl, im Job oder in der Ausbildung zu stecken und zu merken: Das ist es irgendwie nicht ? Du spürst, dass da noch mehr geht – etwas, das dir wirklich Spaß macht. Aber gleichzeitig wirkt dieser Traum unerreichbar oder du hast keine Ahnung, wo du anfangen sollst. Vivien (17) hat mir geschrieben und mich an dieses Gefühl erinnert. Sie steckt gerade in ihrer Ausbildung, träumt aber da...

Wie oft hast du schon gedacht oder gesagt: „It’s not that deep“? Ich habe diesen Satz eine Zeit lang ständig benutzt. Und ja – oft hat er mir geholfen, mich zu beruhigen. Wenn ich beim Einkaufen etwas vergessen habe oder mich wegen Kleinigkeiten gestresst habe, war er mein Reminder: Alles gut, nicht so schlimm, it’s not that deep! Aber dann habe ich auf Social Media etwas bemerkt, das mir gar nich...

Was war dein größter Traum als Kind? Sängerin werden, Filmstar, Heldin oder Retterin? Wir alle kommen selbstbewusst und voller Vertrauen in diese Welt. Wir träumen groß – ohne Zweifel daran, dass wir alles erreichen können. Doch mit der Zeit begegnen wir Menschen, die uns einreden, dass das Leben hart ist, unsere Ziele unrealistisch sind und wir „vernünftiger“ sein sollten. So beginnt es: Unser Se...

Wenn du etwas unbedingt haben willst – einen Job, ein Auto oder eine Partnerin –, gibst du doch alles dafür, oder? Du gehst auf 100 Prozent, vielleicht sogar darüber hinaus. Du versuchst, die Beste zu sein. Denn wenn du die Beste bist, erkennen die Entscheider das und belohnen dich dafür. Richtig? Falsch. Entgegen aller Logik funktioniert das oft nicht so. Um im Leben erfolgreich zu sein, musst du...

Bist du perfektionistisch? Denk mal ehrlich darüber nach. Selbst wenn deine erste Antwort „eher nicht“ ist – in bestimmten Situationen sind wir es alle. Wir setzen uns oft unter Druck, haben viel zu hohe Ansprüche an uns selbst und glauben, alles müsse perfekt sein. Aber warum eigentlich? Und noch wichtiger: Muss es das wirklich? Die klare Antwort ist: Nein. Perfektionismus hält dich zurück. Er lä...