"After spending six years in New York for school and then work, I started to worry that if I didn't make a hop across the pond soon, it might never happen at all. So, when a close friend who had just moved to Berlin started encouraging me to do the same, I knew that my opportunity for life in Europe had finally arrived. There was just one hitch in my plan: Other than what I'd learned in history classes,"
"I was aware of Berlin's famous nightlife scene when I first moved there, but my previous experiences hadn't exactly left me eager to dive in. Thankfully, my friends gave me the push I needed to try it out anyway - and I'm so grateful I did. After some time in the city, I quickly became a fan of clubbing. In Berlin, clubs often don't have strict dress codes, and it's more common to see folks in sweats and sneakers than dressed to the nines."
A person moved from New York to Berlin after six years in the US to pursue an opportunity in Europe. The person arrived with minimal German and little prior knowledge of Berlin and experienced culture shock while adapting. Certain aspects of life in Berlin felt preferable, including a more efficient public transit system and a nightlife scene that felt welcoming and laid-back. Clubs often lacked strict dress codes and reduced pressure to perform. The person later left Germany for France but retained fond memories of Berlin customs and missed casual social interactions uncommon in the city. There was one cultural custom the person did not miss.
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