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Hello German speakers


After our very nice event location's owners (Simplon restaurant) intended to cash CHF 300 for reserving the couch area per event a change happened. Not only that I had to look for a new location.


Many exciting things are going on in my life at the moment and I'd like to concentrate on these subjects.


Often I got asked: "Why do you do this"


This question comes from the lack of understanding to do something for others (meanwhile more than 70 times) just for fun and socializing. Not to earn money, not to catch girls (as some assumed) and not to get other benefits.


Some people came regularly and for the event-loyal people I am sorry at the moment. This notice of Simplon was like a sign to think about continuing.


I decided to pause. Another point is, that I maybe will move from the Zurich area to another place in Switzerland. Things are open and we will see what changes life will bring.


Means, the planned event for next week is canceled, for the time being no other events are planned. Of course I will stay a glocals member helping you guys if I can, as I often did outside the German Conversation.


Thank you, people from 33 nations to having attended the event and showed me your cultures and opinions. We will meet on other occasion.


Kind Regards


Michael

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Hello German speakers


After our very nice event location's owners (Simplon restaurant) intended to cash CHF 300 for reserving the couch area per event a change happened. Not only that I had to look for a new location.


Many exciting things are going on in my life at the moment and I'd like to concentrate on these subjects.


Often I got asked: "Why do you do this"


This question comes from the lack of understanding to do something for others (meanwhile more than 70 times) just for fun and socializing. Not to earn money, not to catch girls (as some assumed) and not to get other benefits.


Some people came regularly and for the event-loyal people I am sorry at the moment. This notice of Simplon was like a sign to think about continuing.


I decided to pause. Another point is, that I maybe will move from the Zurich area to another place in Switzerland. Things are open and we will see what changes life will bring.


Means, the planned event for next week is canceled, for the time being no other events are planned. Of course I will stay a glocals member helping you guys if I can, as I often did outside the German Conversation.


Thank you, people from 33 nations to having attended the event and showed me your cultures and opinions. We will meet on other occasion.


Kind Regards


Michael


Michael FNov 2, 11 15:05
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Michael


that was one of the best initiatives going on on the web site and I'm so disappointed I could attend only a few times :-( my German would be much better now !


I found obscene the restaurant tried to expoit you and the people who were joining the conversation, but that's how it is ... and as you said this comes together with a positive change in your life.


I'm not an expert at all in exotic religions and philosopy, but I guess this is what they call "Karma": the good you gave to the others is now coming back to you ! ;-)


I wish you all the best and hope to meet you soon !


Ciaociao, bis bald !


Fabrizio

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Michael


that was one of the best initiatives going on on the web site and I'm so disappointed I could attend only a few times :-( my German would be much better now !


I found obscene the restaurant tried to expoit you and the people who were joining the conversation, but that's how it is ... and as you said this comes together with a positive change in your life.


I'm not an expert at all in exotic religions and philosopy, but I guess this is what they call "Karma": the good you gave to the others is now coming back to you ! ;-)


I wish you all the best and hope to meet you soon !


Ciaociao, bis bald !


Fabrizio


Fabrizio C, Nov 2, 11 20:44
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Hi Michael,


I can only second Fabrizio's words, it was a great initiative!


I do hope that this will continue happening, because learning German does make life richer in Zürich, I can tell it by my own experience.


So DANKE SEHR for what you have done so far and let's hope that the idea will not die on.


Liebe Grüsse,


juliana


 

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Hi Michael,


I can only second Fabrizio's words, it was a great initiative!


I do hope that this will continue happening, because learning German does make life richer in Zürich, I can tell it by my own experience.


So DANKE SEHR for what you have done so far and let's hope that the idea will not die on.


Liebe Grüsse,


juliana


 


Juliana S, Nov 2, 11 21:36
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My friends


Thank you for all the positive comments I got here and in private messages. Yes Fabrizio, that's Karma & more and I hope I will get a good return :-)  And I will stay in the community, so we can meet again.


Juliana, to speak a proper German is key in most jobs - as well as to integrate in this our society. It was one aim supprting that, the other was that people find friends in a calm and decent environment. Some mails I got confirming exactly that - so targets reached :-)


I asked two members whether they would like to continue the event. The ones who really could give the best German support are too ... let me call it "lazy" hahaha.


Take care all of you, see you soon,


Michael









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My friends


Thank you for all the positive comments I got here and in private messages. Yes Fabrizio, that's Karma & more and I hope I will get a good return :-)  And I will stay in the community, so we can meet again.


Juliana, to speak a proper German is key in most jobs - as well as to integrate in this our society. It was one aim supprting that, the other was that people find friends in a calm and decent environment. Some mails I got confirming exactly that - so targets reached :-)


I asked two members whether they would like to continue the event. The ones who really could give the best German support are too ... let me call it "lazy" hahaha.


Take care all of you, see you soon,


Michael


Michael F, Nov 3, 11 11:36
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