I know an American who lives here who this point would better apply than the Germans I have met. In all honesty, I am sure that there are some of these types of people in all Western cultures and societies. I don’t necessarily find the Germans to be so abrupt, unless you have developed a relationship with them and those relationships I value very dearly and those honest opinions! Americans could learn a thing or two here. I have noticed thought that far too many Germans are not honest or abrupt. If they do not like something, they will not in fact tell you, they will just not say a word. I also, however, know Americans like this too.
17. The men’s C&A imitation/synthetic leather / pleather jackets and the pale-green poplin coats (that) German grannies always wear.
I have actually seen more fake fur here than pleather, but now I will likely see it everywhere, especially since the season is changing.
18. Their (/The) notorious/infamous trust in authority.
When you move here, you have to register with the city. Part of that registration requires that you identify your religious beliefs. This in fact freaks out the Brits and the Americans. It is for tax purposes only, so if you ever want to get married in a church here, if you have paid your taxes to the church you can – for free, otherwise, they can charge you whatever they want.
One would think though, considering their past that registering any personal information that could be used against you in the second coming of Hitler would be shied away from…apparently not.
On the other side of this is their utter obsession with titles. Officially, my name should begin with Frau and end with an M.Ed in the formal title. If you are a professor and hold a Doctorate, oh watch out! You are supposed to be called Professor Dr Herr/Frau X, Heaven forbid you should also be the director of some group or department or hold some other departmental title, that would go at the end of your name. It is exhausting and annoying but, even some of the Americans I know relish in this. For a society that is supposed to be so against the idea of hierarchy because of what happened during World War II this is another thing about the society that I find ironic.
Also, see number 11.
19. Germans wait at the red man [BrE]/don’t walk [AmE] signal even at three in the morning.
See number 11
20. People have a lot more time in Germany. This makes it possible to spend long periods of time/evenings together (have prolonged/extended meet-ups) and have deep/profound conversations but also leads to lethargy/inertia/sloth. Germans always tend to overstay their welcome.
According to If It Were My Home, If you compare Germany to the United States, Germans make 26.51% less money but have 25.21 % more free time than Americans. They also generally have twenty-three to twenty-seven paid (yes, PAID ) holidays a year with a full-time job and their maternity benefits run circles around those in the US. Women (and men!) can take up to a year off, paid to spend time with their children. They can also choose to take up to three years off, with the second two not paid, and their job must legally be held open for their return. Americans should be jealous and ashamed. I think this is amazing and generous. I on the other hand do not agree that a position should be held for the person taking time off for three years. I think that is a bit much.
The other parts of this observation just seem petty. Obviously, the Americans who mentioned this could learn something from the Germans about being straightforward and honest. It is okay to tell them that your tired and it is time to go home, at least I have noticed in my experience. Although, These same Americans could also learn something about really cherishing time and the collective experience that can be had when people have prolonged/extended meet-ups and deep/profound conversation.
21. Customers are perceived/seen as a nuisance/inconvenience/annoyance/irritation.
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Point of clarification:
I generally over tip when we go to the bar. Sometimes rounding to the nearest Euro doesn’t feel adequate and I like to tip good service well; even if it isn’t the norm. I would like to continue watching Grimm and I would like to get Grimm’s Fairy Tales in German so we can practice. Grimm’s fairy tales are the equivalent to Dante’s Inferno and Don Quijote.
Point of clarification about the clarification – usually large quantities of beer are involved in that decision. 😉
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I read Grimm’s original tales, maybe 10 years ago, so I remember them farily well. Actually, I remember only reading part way into the book, because the stories were so horrifically greusome. I am talking blood on the walls, people eating other people, death in many shapes and forms. I don’t remember if these things were blatant, or if they were just suggested and my imagination made up the rest… but I am pretty sure it was not just my imagination. With that said, they were SO entertaining. If it weren’t for the fact that I get nightmares easily, I would have finished the book right then and there. SO entertaining.