Is it just us (germans) who are so interested in what people from other countries think about Germany? Noticed this a lot, but maybe I'm just trapped in my filter bubble.
Do americans really have a big problem with making friends with different political ideas? In Germany its completely normal to have conservative, socialist and libertarian friends at the same time
Learning the language is vital - not knowing key phases will leave you starving. The first and most valuable phrase I learned upon my arrival in Berlin was, "Zwei Curries, eine Pommes und eine Cola, bitte".
I am so glad to finally hear someone from the USA display some perspective on 'communism'. Yes, you may be friends with people that have a different political view. Political view (or religious for that matter) does not mean that there is no space for interaction. In fact, it may be a way of broadening one's perspective and/or deepening one's view. Nothing wrong with that! As long as we can respect that other person.
NIcely said! I am an American expat living in Berlin, since 2.5 years. I love it here and will plan on staying. You've definitely covered a lot of similar experiences that I've had!
Everytime, one writes "German(y)" in the title, it's guaranteed that the Wehrmacht takes over the comment section. Edit: I searched for Meerane and realised it is in Saxony... welp, I don't even know the cities of my own state.
Still the best way to learn a new language :). Starting with objects of your sourroundings (TV, Tree, Leaves, Fork, Knife, Spoon, etc.) then getting verbs for actions and youre good to go on your own.... well.. kinda :). Your still missing some major keywords / fillwords but this comes by its own. Kind regards from germany :) p.s.: this is the way toddlers learn their mother language. Still working with adults :)
I loved riding the Train, first class would have a table for Laptop and lit of room. It was beautiful riding in the Winter with all the snow, and Christmas is the best, and the Gluhwine! Half liter Beers and Cheese sold by street vendors. Only thing is some Hotels charged 20 Euros a Day to have WiFi.
It's nice and refreshing to see an American be positive about differences in a way that doesn't portray judgement. Most of them that I know out here just complain.
"After 4 month language was no longer an issue....". wow. Huge respect. i'm so glad i didn't have to learn German after i grew up, but as a child. I would hate to learn it now.
In 4 months , language started coming naturally to him? I have been living in Germany for over 4 months , I have been able to complete A1, still I cannot understand any german if two german speakers are having conversation. I can only speak single sentence statements and that too only questions.
i like how open minded you are. I'm practicing my German here in the US. maybe someday i can relocate to Germany? only time and life will tell,thank you for this informative video.
englisch and german are related languages, grammar is way different, but when it comes to latin related words its almost equal! we are not too far away from each other. You are doing good so far, from what I could hear in your vid! good job!
What a cool video appreciating also German culture which I find great! I mean the American way of life is so overwhelmingly strong influencing our lives here in Europe that I like this perspective very much. Thank you!
Here, some words for you: Schmetterling Eichhörnchen Streichholzschächtelchen Donaudampfschifffahrtselektrizitätenhauptbetriebswerkbauunterbeamtengesellschaft. Puh, easy..
Nice video, thanks for sharing. As a German in the US I always miss to discuss with people having a different political approach or even to talk about politics as a small talk topic at lunch time break. And I miss the public transport. I just had to buy a second car because there are no busses here (San Diego, CA) and even the commuter train is coming every other hour .... During commuting time. Many other things I don't miss but these two make me struggle from time to time.
I usually use Disney movies to learn the basic vocabulary of new languages. Most people got at least one favorite movie and some of the songs they like. In my opinion, if you like this music and like to sing you can practice those texts each day on your way to and from work for example. Try it :) Grüße aus Deutschland ;)
I'm an American living in Germany too. I know this guy from when he lived here. I have some things I can add to how Germany is different from America: 1. My first culture shock was at the grocery store. They scanned the items so fast and I didn't know I had to pack them into my own bag. It was a disaster. 2. Pfand. Awesome. 3. The grocery carts clip together and you have to use a coin to get a cart out and to get your money back you have to clip the cart back in. Super smart system. 4. I love the bread here so much. 5. Amazing healthcare system. And vacation days. Not selbstverständlich in the US. 6. No air conditioning. Kill me. I go to the grocery store just to get some cool air. 7. Deutsche Pünktlichkeit. 8. Some places still don't accept credit cards. 9. Most people wear neutral colors and most cars are neutral colors.
This is basiclly the opposites when I visited the US for the first time... the switch, the window, and it's sort of illegal not to use the dryer to dry your clothes....
American's obsession with the automobile seems normal to us, but it's actually a very bizarre detour from the natural built environment of human beings. I hope America starts to think differently about how needing a car for everything doesn't make you more free but actually enslaves you and creates less human centered and dangerous places.
I live in South Africa and have traveled to Germany and many parts of Europe. Wow did I miss driving my own car and having big open roads with loads of parking when I was there, as nice as the public transport is, it is nothing compared to driving your own vehicle. Also noticed the apartments are really small and everyone is on top of each other, I would go crazy to live that way, we are used to big houses and big lawns with a lot of space. Conservative / Christian / libertarian Europeans please move to SA, we need more of you here!
Big difference:
Our houses don't fly away when there's a storm
Sobald ein Video das Wort ,,German" enthält sind alle deutschen hier
Die Kommentarsektion ist nun Eigentum der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Ich finde unsere Fenster viel besser als Amerikanische.
"When I went to Germany, the first thing that shocked me was hopping on a train."
We all expected a joke, didn't we?
I thought Advent time is global... Dafuq
He likes Rotkohl and Klöße aka Knödel. Instant sympathisch.
Hippity hoppity this comment section is now Germany’s property.
American Guy: ~says something positive about public transportation in Germany~
All Germans: "Wait, whaaat? It can be even worse?"
Is it just us (germans) who are so interested in what people from other countries think about Germany? Noticed this a lot, but maybe I'm just trapped in my filter bubble.
"I had never been on a train"... lol. This is bizarre to me. But I guess after living in America for a while I could see how this is possible.
Damn, he didn't mention his first experience with a healthcare system. xd
Do americans really have a big problem with making friends with different political ideas? In Germany its completely normal to have conservative, socialist and libertarian friends at the same time
Wo trifft man denn bitte Kommunisten? Ich wohne seit 24 Jahren in Ostdeutschland und habe noch nie einen getroffen 😂
Why do I feel like that what he refers to as "communists" were just normal people in support of a reasonable social security?
Then they weren’t real communists.
Germany im Titel:
Deutsche:
drei zwei eins, die Kommentarsektion ist meins
Just an english comment here...
Spaß skroll weiter
Sooo.. are we the only ones who have adventscalendars? :O i always thought everybody is doin that..
Christmas gifts are opened on christmas eve in general in Europe..not a german thing thing.
Koepex Yes, but still a thing in Germany. So he is right.
When people talk about Germany
Sympathisch man kann sich unterhalten
I am German and I like this openminded guy. Can't say that about every Americans, but this guy appears friendly and smart.
Wait, other countries don't have "Adventszeit"?
If you're not a vegetarian, you cannot dislike Schnitzel.
Video: "The truth about living in Germany"
Literally every german: *interesting*
Learning the language is vital - not knowing key phases will leave you starving. The first and most valuable phrase I learned upon my arrival in Berlin was, "Zwei Curries, eine Pommes und eine Cola, bitte".
all germans watching this: Hippety hoppety this commentary section is now MEINS!
Lebensraum
NEIN NEIN NEIN NEIN NEIN NEIN
What a positive and open minded young man! No wonder you made a lot of friends in Germany despite the minor cultural differences.
What i found very funny in america how they build houses. Who needs isolation or a cellar for structural integrity.
I am so glad to finally hear someone from the USA display some perspective on 'communism'. Yes, you may be friends with people that have a different political view. Political view (or religious for that matter) does not mean that there is no space for interaction. In fact, it may be a way of broadening one's perspective and/or deepening one's view. Nothing wrong with that! As long as we can respect that other person.
1:01 Schnitzel und Rotkohl kompletter Ehrenmann der Typ
Glad you liked it here in Germany. Visiting other countries is the best way to brake down barriers!
I really, really love the style of this video.. It feels just so authentic and kinda like asking a friend some questions.
"Germany" in the topic of this video.
All germans: *Blitzkrieg on comment section*
This guy looks like a combination of Tom Holland and Benedict cumberbatch
I scrolled to all of the 160 comments and there isn't one, that wasn't written by a German! Brost Leude! 🇩🇪 We defended the commentsection
What i love here in Germany is the transportation.
„They all take public transportation.“ Ja klar, sicher... was?!? 😂
He missed the most important thing, THE RUNDFUNKBEITRAG.
NIcely said! I am an American expat living in Berlin, since 2.5 years. I love it here and will plan on staying. You've definitely covered a lot of similar experiences that I've had!
Very good description of Germany.
I am an American that has lived in Munich since...geezzz, about 1968 ( on and off )
Best regards & keep it up !
Everytime, one writes "German(y)" in the title, it's guaranteed that the Wehrmacht takes over the comment section.
Edit: I searched for Meerane and realised it is in Saxony... welp, I don't even know the cities of my own state.
"Tiny little differences, nothing big."
So stunning and brave
Video contains the word "German" in the title?
TH-cam algorithm: say no more....HAAAAANS they are talking about you again.
Ich finde es sehr interessant was Leute aus anderen Ländern so über uns denken.
Wow thank you for saying positive things about Germany. We appreciate this.
Kind of knew that you had lived in the East when you mentioned Klöße ;-)
Greetings from Norway. Norwegischer Opa mit ein Enkel in Leipzig.
Your choice of your first sentences was outrageously smart. Gotta remember that for when I’m going to learn a new language 👍
Still the best way to learn a new language :). Starting with objects of your sourroundings (TV, Tree, Leaves, Fork, Knife, Spoon, etc.) then getting verbs for actions and youre good to go on your own.... well.. kinda :). Your still missing some major keywords / fillwords but this comes by its own. Kind regards from germany :)
p.s.: this is the way toddlers learn their mother language. Still working with adults :)
Man - you rock and you nailed it completely- greetings from Germany
I really like the vibe of this guy, definitely a good guy to be around, very positive.
It's so nice how respectful they talk about us. Thank you Americans.
Video: Has Germany in title
Germans: It’s free real estate
I loved riding the Train, first class would have a table for Laptop and lit of room. It was beautiful riding in the Winter with all the snow, and Christmas is the best, and the Gluhwine! Half liter Beers and Cheese sold by street vendors. Only thing is some Hotels charged 20 Euros a Day to have WiFi.
big difference: germany has culture
Strange to find out the dude is actually nice despite being American and not a Communist!
Sorry my sarcasm. I really enjoyed the video.
It's nice and refreshing to see an American be positive about differences in a way that doesn't portray judgement. Most of them that I know out here just complain.
Nice! Amazing how similarly edifying experiences are. Same here adventuring the other way around. Germany to Idaho and Minnesota in my case.
Schnitzel and Rotkohl are so good, I love them too. But - I have never eaten those two things together, I think.
"After 4 month language was no longer an issue....". wow. Huge respect. i'm so glad i didn't have to learn German after i grew up, but as a child. I would hate to learn it now.
Wow... Ich dachte, dass erste wovon du geschockt wärst ist, dass der Zug eine halbe Stunde zu spät ist
I never noticed these small differences. This is really fascinating
As a half-german i'm happy for this video. Danke Schön aus Belgien.
when the title says, ""The truth about living in Germany", one might expect more grave things being spoken, but this is quite positive and nice.
We in Germany have something called... I think... Oh yes, It's FREE HEALTH CARE
In 4 months , language started coming naturally to him? I have been living in Germany for over 4 months , I have been able to complete A1, still I cannot understand any german if two german speakers are having conversation. I can only speak single sentence statements and that too only questions.
What a wonderfull way to bring us together;) keep going !
i like how open minded you are. I'm practicing my German here in the US. maybe someday i can relocate to Germany? only time and life will tell,thank you for this informative video.
In fact we just cant wait till Christmas morning
englisch and german are related languages, grammar is way different, but when it comes to latin related words its almost equal! we are not too far away from each other. You are doing good so far, from what I could hear in your vid! good job!
That guy looks like a mix of Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland.
You guys really have no public trains?
always stay open minded ;)
Very nice video!
Never knew Americans don't have same window mechanisms as we do
What a cool video appreciating also German culture which I find great! I mean the American way of life is so overwhelmingly strong influencing our lives here in Europe that I like this perspective very much. Thank you!
Here, some words for you:
Schmetterling
Eichhörnchen
Streichholzschächtelchen
Donaudampfschifffahrtselektrizitätenhauptbetriebswerkbauunterbeamtengesellschaft.
Puh, easy..
Nice video, thanks for sharing.
As a German in the US I always miss to discuss with people having a different political approach or even to talk about politics as a small talk topic at lunch time break.
And I miss the public transport. I just had to buy a second car because there are no busses here (San Diego, CA) and even the commuter train is coming every other hour .... During commuting time.
Many other things I don't miss but these two make me struggle from time to time.
I usually use Disney movies to learn the basic vocabulary of new languages. Most people got at least one favorite movie and some of the songs they like. In my opinion, if you like this music and like to sing you can practice those texts each day on your way to and from work for example. Try it :)
Grüße aus Deutschland ;)
Interesting to learn "christmas eve" and "christmas morning" refer to different days. Monday morning and Monday eve usually refers to the same day.
Du kommst, scheinbar, aus Provo. Tausende der Missionare lernen Deutsch jedes Jahr. Dein video had mich sehr gefreuht!
Noone:
Germans, when they see "German" in the title: Ein Volk, ein Reich, ein Kommentarbereich!
😂😂😂😂
Ich bin aus Deutschland und es ist ein erfrischender Blick von außen auf uns
sounds friendly and wise
Americans: drop somewere in Germany
Americans: germany in general is just like there
I like that he seems to be a kind of aware of that
I love the German Christmas traditions, especially the Adventzeit! Thanks for sharing.
Great Video about your experiences. Keep it rolling....
Your pronunciation seems to be sooo good! Congratulations! When you said "bedeuted" it sounded Southern. Make the t sound like a t. But sooo good!
Good thing is nearly everyone under 40 knows english well enough to communicate :D
I'm an American living in Germany too. I know this guy from when he lived here. I have some things I can add to how Germany is different from America:
1. My first culture shock was at the grocery store. They scanned the items so fast and I didn't know I had to pack them into my own bag. It was a disaster.
2. Pfand. Awesome.
3. The grocery carts clip together and you have to use a coin to get a cart out and to get your money back you have to clip the cart back in. Super smart system.
4. I love the bread here so much.
5. Amazing healthcare system. And vacation days. Not selbstverständlich in the US.
6. No air conditioning. Kill me. I go to the grocery store just to get some cool air.
7. Deutsche Pünktlichkeit.
8. Some places still don't accept credit cards.
9. Most people wear neutral colors and most cars are neutral colors.
A very deep inside of the cultural differences. Profound
So, you actually managed to catch a train?
I LOVE DEUTSCHLAND!! 😊🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪
This is basiclly the opposites when I visited the US for the first time... the switch, the window, and it's sort of illegal not to use the dryer to dry your clothes....
Es ist so lustig, dass alle immer Schnitzel essen, ich esse das so selten, alle 3 Jahre 😂
washer and dryer in the kitchen is kinda weird, never heard of that too
Never heard such clear english
In Germany, one does not simply use the Train to get around
very good German I have to say Love frome Germany
Und mal wieder nehmen wir die Kommentarsektion schneller ein als Polen 🇵🇱😂😂🤪🙏
American's obsession with the automobile seems normal to us, but it's actually a very bizarre detour from the natural built environment of human beings. I hope America starts to think differently about how needing a car for everything doesn't make you more free but actually enslaves you and creates less human centered and dangerous places.
usually you don´t eat schnitzel with rotkohl and knödel. maybe in the east.
knödel and rouladen is normal.
I live in South Africa and have traveled to Germany and many parts of Europe. Wow did I miss driving my own car and having big open roads with loads of parking when I was there, as nice as the public transport is, it is nothing compared to driving your own vehicle. Also noticed the apartments are really small and everyone is on top of each other, I would go crazy to live that way, we are used to big houses and big lawns with a lot of space. Conservative / Christian / libertarian Europeans please move to SA, we need more of you here!