While I agree wholeheartedly with your reply to ‘‘Hurt in Holstein, Germany’’ (Aug.11), regarding the gift of candy, I would like to add some insight to the German culture. I am married to a German ...

From tyrannical toddlers to men in drag kissing virgins – our man in Hamburg has a birthday headache and it's not caused by beer Your co-workers are duty bound to make a big fuss of you on your ...