Drinking coffee and eating cake are still popular leisure activities with an important social function. Coffee gossip brings people together, promotes dialogue and strengthens interpersonal relationships - whether private or professional.

Only just over one in two Germans are satisfied with their current job. Ten years ago, it was 3 out of 4 respondents. How did this change come about?

Why have board games enjoyed increasing popularity for years? What fascinates Germans about them, and how does this trend affect the gaming industry? In this episode, you'll learn, among other things, which needs are satisfied through gaming and what other functions gaming can fulfill.

Why are water parks so fascinating to so many people? What costs are associated with this pleasure, and how often do Germans actually go swimming? In this episode, find out about the developments in the swimming pool sector in Germany and how these will affect the future of water parks.

At the end of a pleasant restaurant visit comes the payment, and it goes without saying that the majority of Germans leave a tip. But there are many other situations in which tipping is customary. What are the expectations then? In this episode, you'll learn not only how much a tip Germans consider appropriate, but also the broader societal significance of tipping.