The first time you step into a German café, the barista’s *”Wie geht’s?”* might catch you off guard—not because the question is unfamiliar, but because the answer isn’t. Unlike the perfunctory *”Fine, thanks!”* in English, the German *”Danke, gut”* (or *”Alles paletti”*) carries weight. It’s not just a greeting; it’s a cultural checkpoint, a silent […]