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.
In a leisure world offering almost endless possibilities, board games have been experiencing a renaissance for several years. Young adults and parents, in particular, play them often and with great enjoyment.
Water parks offer much more than just the opportunity to swim. They combine water fun, relaxation, and adventure, and cater to visitors of all ages. How popular are they, and where do they go from here?
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.
When eating out, taking a taxi, at the hairdresser, or even in many restrooms – tipping is second nature to most Germans. But how much is appropriate?
In Germany, 29 percent of the population can imagine living in a city without cars. Interest in a car-free lifestyle is higher in urban areas than in rural areas.
A city completely without cars is almost unimaginable in Germany. But not only because of climate change are more and more cities trying to reduce car use, at least in some areas. In this episode, you'll learn not only how the concept of a car-free city works, but also what Germans think about it.
What do Germans like to do most in their free time? What would they like to do more often, and which activities are currently totally out of fashion? In this episode, learn all about our 40 years of research on the leisure activities of Germans. You can find figures and data at www.freizeitmonitor.de
A slight majority of people currently feel more stressed than they did a few years ago. The distribution within the different age groups is striking. While almost two thirds of those under 30 feel an increase in stress levels, „only“ just under a third of those over 65 do.
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