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[tree_and_leaf]

Also, question mostly for the Germans/ Austrians on the flist.

For some time, I've found myself wanting a pair of Zimmermanshose - the traditional black cords, with pockets down the side legs suitable for sticking squares, pens, etc in, worn by German carpenters as wandering apprentices.

But: is it bad form/ tacky to have a pair when you aren't actually a carpenter? I have worked in wood, at school and hobbyishly, but I'm quite aware that's not at all the same thing...

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[anna-in-the-sky.livejournal.com]

The great thing about a good Dirndl is, no matter what your frame is, it'll always make you look curvier than you really are. I didn't believe it at first, because I don't have the big boobs either. But when I moved to Munich in September and had to go to Oktoberfest with my firm, I bought one. It actually looked great...

But back to your question: I'm pretty sure you don't have to prove in any way that you actually are a Zimmermann. But I think wuglet is right, it would probably be frowned upon.

Iss' für mich eine Münsterwurst, okay? Manchmal vermisse ich Freiburg sogar ein bißchen...

[tree_and_leaf]

Astonishing - but I think it's still a bit too Bavarian for me to feel at home in (nothing against the Freistaat, but it's definitely Abroad)

Mmm Munsterwürste... mach ich!

[anna-in-the-sky.livejournal.com]

Yeah, well I wouldn't go out of the house wearing one anywhere else but here, either. And even here, I'd only wear it to Oktoberfest or Nockherberg. In Freiburg, they'd think you're a crazy foreigner, probably.

Ich habe gerade erfahren, dass ich nächstes Wochenende auch in Freiburg bin. Vielleicht reicht es dann für eine Wurst für mich. ;-)