What are the Germans REALLY Like? (Most True Stereotype) 

There's a difference between being straightforward and lacking a sense of tactfulness. One should be able to gauge the context of a situation and the sensitivity of the recipient, before sharing "direct" criticism. Otherwise these direct opinions can appear somewhat cruel.

Germans are colder than us utalians but it's normal considering their climate. I was in Germany 2 months ago and everyone was kind to me and helped me in an extremely detailed way (even checking the bus timetables themselves on the internet) or they offered to help me get my luggage and take photos without me asking. If you are polite and don't claim everything you will hardly have any problems (obviously there are exceptions)

A large part of German humor is based on savvy wordplay. Therefore, a lot gets lost in translation. It is very sad that as a result we are being seen as humorless.

A lot of people come here for work and aren't young anymore, when you're working, you don't have much time and you have to plan. It's everywhere. Germans can still be spontaneous. But it's just adulting. When I go to my home country, I also can't meet everyone I know because people now have more responsibilities and if I want to meet, they need to know in advance

Not related to this video, but I wanted to say that the quality of your production has increased significantly over the years. I remember watching one of your vids 7,8 years ago, and I was like "what is this, she is just narrating something in front of camera which is half true", but now(when you have more money probably) you fly out and interview all these random people, drone and street shots, research result discussion etc. Mad props, I hope more and more of your content goes viral.

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Moving to Switzerland after living for years in Germany, I realize how disorganized Germany is

I think it's better if some where in the video maybe in one of the corners you label where you interviewed these people, because culture between cities can surely differentiate and is probably important to know.

Nice work!

Great Video, also from Cologne🥰

Wow, that was spot on!

I believe that Germans are fun and have a sense of humor, the “problem” according to my theory about that stereotype is that humor is lost in translation, in addition to the fact that in general the gap of measuring what is normal and not normal is perspective of the USA, I have lived in Texas as a foreigner and now in Germany and I can say that they are very friendly in a different way than the American one and in my opinion, among countries like Holland, Sweden and Austria (what I know) without the most open

They have so nice weather in January in Munich.

Cool video

It's funny but I'm German-American and always laugh when I hear about German punctuality. Whether's it's for appointments, hanging out with friends or work. I also like things being planned out lol. My family emigrated to the United States during the late 1920's just after the Depression hit. I still have family in France (we are part French as well) and Germany today and will always be proud of my heritage. In the State of Pennsylvania where I live there are many MANY families with German background mostly what is called "Pennsylvania Dutch".

I think one can say that the culture from Scandinavia all the way down to Switzerland is quite similar. A lot of comments in the videos about Sweden and Germany also applie to Switzerland.

"Some refugees taking advantage because of our past and germans won't complain about it" that's so true , even way far from Germany i've heard the news about foreigners says such things and how germans are seems as weak for doing nothing about it

I expect that foreigners who go to Germany accept the rules there. I noticed that many foreigners get upset and break the rules and even provoke the police. There were even murders of Germans in extreme cases where the foreigner/immigrant from an extremely conservative culture did not want to accept the free German way of life and decided to kill Germans instead of leaving the country again. Strangely enough, foreigners in Japan, for example, always follow the rules, even if they seem very strange. There, in the onsens, you shower naked in one room, for example, but no one complains. Why is it a problem in Germany then?

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How telling that the Jordanese guy complains about rules... Lots of people from Muslim countries are constantly breaking our rules, expect understanding for their radical intolerance and totally disrespect German values and the society as a whole. If you don't like the way of life here you might want to reconsider living here 😑 Everyone who lives here peacefully, accepts the rules and values and contributes to society is welcome.

I think people are people regardless of their culture and heritage. However, what in one culture is deemed as good behavior might not be acceptable in another. So you have to check for a cultural fit. Some cultures are closer (like the Netherlands and especially the north-western part of Germany, however, even here you find important differences, for instances, concerning hierarchy). Here is my summary of some traits of German culture that are extreme compared to many other cultures: - Smalltalk: Only possible to friends or people you know quite well. Only exceptions: Complaints about the weather and the performance of the Deutsche Bahn - Sugarcoating: Not existing. If you don't like something you will tell it. Also, at work, university or school don't expect detailed praise if you have completed a task. The feedback will highlight on the things that could be better. If there are any, then the following scheme applies: (I find this good (=very high praise), not bad (= something is really good), could be worse (= this is good). Exceptions (lovers asking how the look; this is a trick questions, not to be answered truthfully unless you are in relationship with the persons for decades) - Attitude towards the future: Germans look (and talk) about things that could go wrong in the future and discuss this. Mitigation of this issues (some/many of which are only problems perceived by Germans) is done through risk avoidance, over engineering and Insurances. Only exception: People form the Rhineland, especially Cologne and especially during carnival. - Cheerfulness: Germans display not much positive emotions (smiling, excitement) past puberty to strangers. Behavior that might be normal or required in some cultures would only be tolerated coming from kids. If you like something it is expected that you keep it to yourself or that you make a short statement. If something is adequate don't expect any praise or complements. - Humour: Works best in German but is not used with strangers or acquaintances.We don't tell jokes or funny remarks to strangers. - Making friends: This needs to be organised. We make friends when we are young (school, university, vocational training, neighbors) and take care about these friends deeply. Later on, it becomes difficult and works only through common interests. Join a sports club, or Choir, a church (if your are into relegion) etc. Don't expect to make friends at work. Only exceptions: Other expats, immigrants. - Compliments: Germans are awkward when it comes to giving and receiving complements. And many other topics (flirting, dating, discussion of controversial topics, ..) on which you can find many online resources. People are people but different cultures play with different rules. Learn the rules and you will be fine. So if your culture is different in these regards (which is true for most countries of the world), then you will struggle at the beginning. My tip: join a registered association (Verein). There are over 600,000 of these in Germany.The German Football Association (DFB) alone has about 7 Million members, many of which train and play regularly football (soccer). There is a lot of socializing (chatting after training, having a beer together, BBQ in the summer, ...). If you have kids, take part in the activities of your school, pre-school and register them in a sports club. You will get in touch with other parents and develop trough shared activities friendships. Sorry to be so long (but this is also a German trait).

Great video as usual, your journey in Europe was epic, I learned a lottttttt from that so thank you so much and keep up the hard work

What a great culture.

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"Be on time" is something that would like to be normal in my country , here if someone said "10 A.M" probably will be at "11 A.M" 😂

I miss you Germany! Germans are really nice people

Lived in Germany several times as a member of the military. Many stereotypes are similar to Americans; most Americans are very punctual and also like to plan a lot. While I was comfortable with the open nudity in German, I know many Americans are not. Americans associate nudity with sexuality. The only part of German culture that I didn't like was the directness and blunt honesty of Germans. It still comes across to me as being rude.

I loved it. One because of my degree in German language and literature. Two I don't know.. it's fun to mess with them.

Germany is the most punctual country of the Muslim world. They're also very welcoming to foreigners. You can even see europeans on the street (!)

Germany people is very nice!

my husband always that there is nothing worse than Germans being abroad (on holiday) but in their own country they are the nicest people imaginable.

Listening to those complains just tell me how wrong the complainers are. Punctual, straightforward, organized, planned, not to bother others, etc... How could these things be bad for some is beyond me!

Everything was actually so true lol

You should make a video about dating a native American guy n girl

I'm planning to move in Germany this year. So to be German you have to be quiet, ecological, punctual and planning your days. I feel i'm more German than Spanish 😂. Nice job!

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Hey u makin some good ass content i gotta say. Subscribet;) 👌 greetings from Germany(i never fiddet in over here😆😄) But i like living here,no doubt. Let's see what the global dating market got's to Offer.. PEACE

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The thing I love about Germans, they care about animals and environment. I observe people with dogs on streets and they are often mixed race. In Korea is mostly pure race and status symbol, getting pet from shelter is not that common as here

and then you are coming to germany and wondering why not even one of these stereotypes is true...

I am so very German and I didn’t know it.

Hmm, if the Dutch are direct it's OK, but if the Germans are direct it's not OK. Strainge

I can think of no one less punctual than my German wife😊

Berlin is a dump; thank god my next stop was Prague, which was STUNNING!

Anny Aurora?

Very similar to the Dutch

I can confirm, that the German punctuality is clearly in our genes. I'm always five minutes early before an appointment and no one ever told me this, that has always been clear and natural for me.

what kind of teacher is that? oh the German kind. lol

Well Berlin is much more relaxed- people there do normally not care at all if you seperated your trash correctly. 😂 I had a bigger culture shock moving from Berlin to another city in Germany than moving abroad. But… the Berliner certainly is direct. ( Berliner Schnauze). :)

From 5:20 - 5:34 is very sad. German children are obviously lacking getting affection from their parents.

Lack of humour

Do you you get privacy

Dont like the to straightforward either, its often just hurting and unnecessary, i hate that🙉😒

I think I'm German 😅

Direct is a euphemism for rude. Try being "direct" with Germans. Post there the response you get (form your home country)

So if germans complain that's being direct and honest but if immigrant adapt to the culture and complain that's being rude

Geemany is European japan

this is old footage

They like uptight swedes

Teacher calls a mother and reprimands her for hugging her son? They are mental!

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German and Dutch......too direct to the point of tactless.😢

Sorry, guys, but the German train is far from arriving on time. Even in Ukraine, where there is war and missiles, trains are operating in a better order. I hope this problem is only with trains

Not quite a stereotype, but still annoying when people, especially from the USA, think there is german history only between 1939 - 1945. If I played the same cards then I could say american history is only about slavery and genocide. Our history is more than that! Ever heard of Martin Luther (not Martin Luther King)? Or Karl Benz (inventor of the car by the way, that's why it's called "Mercedes Benz")? Otto I.? Bismarck? Mozart? Friedrich II.? Karl the great? Barbarossa?

jordANESE 2:19

if you can't take an honest answer, don't ask. why should anyone waste their time and energy by walking on eggshells around you?

Why is it always the same boring video as the previous one?

I moved to East Germany and as a West German I have a culture shock. I have never experienced such unfriendly, direct and critical people as here. They care more about what others do wrong than sweeping up their own front door

6:35 she need to walk

Unless something changes, Germany won’t be German in the future.

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I met a german guy in Paris a couple of days ago and he smiled all the time. He even wanted to hug me and kiss me (no, he wasn't drunk. He was a very gentle guy) and we ended up having a great night.

It should be hardly a wonder where "Karens" came from when we look at the origins of the vast majority of white Americans which is Germany. Another interesting information that might partly explain the strict, cold, organised Germans is that Germany (including Austria) had many spies dating back from the middle ages and German lords loved to flog their vassals if one piece of hair was not smooth over.

The old man is sooooo annoying. Leave Germany if you don't like it there at all.

Germans in 1935: we will invade countries , fight the world and commit war crimes Germans 2023: you make too much house I call police