- Plan a location ahead of time.
- Find a restaurant where there are pictures on the menu.
- Learn basic phrases such as, “What is the house special?”
- Research local dishes.
- Google the place you’re eating and figure out what you want before you arrive.
- Eat at touristy spots where they’re used to Americans.
- Use hand gestures.
- If the menu is not in English, do your best to communicate with sign language.
- Try dining in your hotel – always a safe bet.
- Ask the hotel concierge.
- Try self-service – cost-effective.
- If all else fails, go to a nearby McDonald’s.
- Ask your travel guide for help.
Great wurst in Germany!
