5 THINGS AMERICANS DO DIFFERENTLY THAN GERMANS - Part 2

5 THINGS AMERICANS DO DIFFERENTLY THAN GERMANS - Part 2 | Feli from Germany

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@PostalBound 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think we all want to see part 3. I'd also like to hear how the government is structured in Germany compared to USA.

@1DwtEaUn 4 жыл бұрын

The one thing lots of people do incorrectly is compare US to an individual country. The US would be more correctly compared with entities like the EU, where as a US state is better for direct comparison to individual countries.

@dewilucen8725 4 жыл бұрын

@@1DwtEaUn 6

@robertzander9723 4 жыл бұрын

@@1DwtEaUn that's incorrect too, Germany has also 16 different states with a lot of different rules and laws. So comparing them is okay!!

@cutlers3618 4 жыл бұрын

@@1DwtEaUn and even if you have some different rules in the US states. You still speak the same language, have the same culture, history/heritage. Which obviously don't have in the EU.

@hydrolito 3 жыл бұрын

She already made part three so can click her icon to see her other videos.

@BennyLlama 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely do a part three

@xAaeiynx 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@balancedactguy 4 жыл бұрын

Three, Four & Five even!

@hydrolito 3 жыл бұрын

Made already can click her icon to see other videos. It showed me part 3 then first one then part 2.

@LiveFreeOrDieDH 4 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% with your observations about the "race" question on forms. It was started as an effort to guard against racial discrimination (such as when applying to schools or jobs). Once that data is collected, it is fairly easy to see if one race gets hired, accepted, promoted, etc more than another. The irony is that this vigilance AGAINST racial discrimination also keeps everybody categorized and separated at some mental level, and there will come a point (some would say we're already there) where this constant reinforcement of racial classification does more harm than good.

@Zenigundam 4 жыл бұрын

The racial/ethnic identity questions are confusing because you would need a DNA test for many people to see which race they are predominantly, otherwise you're just going off of physical appearance. That's why the 2 or more races checkbox exists, but it's confusing for certain groups, such as Native Americans who need to do an ancestry check to see if they have any admixture from a hundred years ago or Hispanics with definite racial admixture, but because the Hispanic and Native American boxes are their own boxes, you have people checking those off when they should be checking the 2 or more races box (as should many who check the white, black, Asian boxes). Without DNA testing to construct an accurate genetic composition of the person, you end up having a white Cuban checking the same box as a black Dominican, which ends up muddling the answer to the question because racially they are obviously very different and the question is about racial similarities, not cultural similarities.

@aubreycutchins3896 4 жыл бұрын

@@Zenigundam 'U can

@lone6718 4 жыл бұрын

Dennis Hall agreed. We are there.

@Keke-oh6zd 4 жыл бұрын

@@Zenigundam Well, since it was initially used as a tool to prevent discrimination, I think it's based on what you identify as based on how you are treated and grouped in society. I have a Latina friend who is 80% white genetically but physically does not look like the average white person. Also, most African Americans are anywhere between 10-60% white but they are still grouped together as black and treated the same due to the presence of identifiably African features. The only people who are just one race are whites and non-Latin immigrants. It's not about DNA. It's about how you look.

@ChiKk116 3 жыл бұрын

@@Keke-oh6zd just a question. If I where to go to America, how would the system register me? I have kinda mixed European ancestors and (told by my mother) some of them were Greek, my mom is parts German parts Russian, my dad has Russian and all around slavic roots and I'm white as wallpaper. Am I Russian? Am I caucasian? Am I German? Or do I go to the undefined, mixed section? How does this effect my status or my living? Do I belong to the segregated part of a city or to the suburbs? Would love answers! Have a nice day!

@SOGtvPodcast 4 жыл бұрын

I completely agree about race. People are so scared about racism, that they become racist.

@trey6892 3 жыл бұрын

There’s a lot of stuff wrong. No one wants to talk about it they rather just victimize those who are being the problem. Not saying they all are.

@gloriaf4015 3 жыл бұрын

That’s like saying someone is so concerned about avoiding foods that will cause an deadly allergic reaction, that they become an allergen. Racism is harmful to people of color. Asking that white people or other races don’t treat each other in ways that are harmful is not “racist” against those potentially harmful interactions. We’re watching these videos in order to see ways that one culture acts that are perceived as rude/strange by another culture. As an american I had no understanding how Germans view things. Now that I know, I can act differently to make interacting with Germans better. The same can be true for interactions between different races if you try to understand how something say or do might offend or harm them. You don’t have to take this personally or negatively. Just learn and try to do better next time. If you think certain races/cultures don’t “deserve” that courtesy, then that says something about you as a person.

@mikehushaw 3 жыл бұрын

@@gloriaf4015 Your first paragraph works both ways. I have not gotten interviews for jobs because I am white while my "friends of color" did for the same position. Know this because they told me.

@gloriaf4015 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikehushaw So if I understand Mike, in a climate where most applicants don't get responses even AFTER interviews, these multiple companies made a special effort to contact you directly to say they can't interview (not hire -- interview) you for multiple jobs because you're white.... Even though this is illegal and could open them up to devastating lawsuits. They just had to let you know personally. And then you also coincidentally happened to have multiple "friends" of color who were also applying for the same jobs at these same multiple companies and they told you (I'm assuming because they too were directly told they were being called in for being not white) that they got the interview and/or jobs. OH! and you reviewed all of their resumes, college transcripts, volunteer and extracurriculars and personal development courses AND sat in on all of their interviews at these companies to say with 100% certainty that you were the best qualified. If I believed that, I would say that was indeed a tragic story, but more than likely you were a mediocre candidate at a job or two in a tough job market and just assumed you didn't get it because of an imaginary mandatory Affirmative Action quota you believe exists. (Fun Fact: Affirmative Action is not mandatory and White women are a protected class and are the group that most frequently benefits from companies' individual decisions to diversify. I know this because of years of published research, not because my brother's nephew's third cousin said it feels like it's true.) But, you're entitled to your wrong opinion. That's fine. Enjoy your day.

@mikehushaw 3 жыл бұрын

@@gloriaf4015 You could have saved yourself lot of time by rereading what I said about what "my minority friend" told me. Since you think you have my in some bs, allow me to prove you ignorant. He is Hispanic. We graduated college together with the same degree. We live in the same area and as a result, applied for the same jobs. This is late 1980's. In a short few months he had gotten several interviews and landed a job quickly. Jobs in our field were not plentiful. When I saw him at the gym after some time, he told me he used a Hispanic organization similar to the NAACP to "help" him by contacting places he had applied at. I do not remember the organizations name or other details. I didn't ask because I am white. They were able to get his application and resume on top. And you really thought that I was infering that these places told me I am not hired because I'm white. I have seen evidence of this elswhere in my years. As I said the other day. The race problem runs both ways. I now consider this matter between us closed.

@derekshirley5543 4 жыл бұрын

I would pay money to hear your voice more often. Calms me down in these troubled times.

@danielreid3476 4 жыл бұрын

Love your channel! Hope you never get tired of posting videos! I can identify with what you're saying regarding walking versus driving for really short distances. There's a nice little sandwich shop less than a quarter of a mile away from where I work. I have always walked there, but my coworkers get in their cars and drive to it. I never understood why they do that.

@jimmeade2976 3 жыл бұрын

When a form asks for Race and gives me the option of "Other (specify)", I write down "Human".

@DarkJediPrincess 2 жыл бұрын

I’m going to be doing that too from now on. XD

@Erik-tu3rw 2 жыл бұрын

That’s unhelpful. When studying our healthcare it’s very important information, it’s easy for us all to do our part to help fellow humans and answer those questions as intended.

@celesterosales8976 Жыл бұрын

I refuse to answer. I think info is misused sometimes and am interested in how race could affect healthcare. And interestingly, I’ve never seen race on a medical form.

@bubbaclemson5566 4 жыл бұрын

As a "Melting Pot" Americans tend to have great pride in their lineage and ancestors... Like I'm a Heinz57.. I'm Lakota Sioux, Welsh and German on my father's side, Scott/Irish, Cherokee and a bit Dutch on my Mom's side .. I'm a mutt and proud of it!

@Nutzername92a 4 жыл бұрын

Germany is a melting pot as well and people here are proud of their heritage as well. Everybody will proudly tell you that their mom is Polish and their dad is half Japanese or stuff like that. But nobody here will say things like: "I'm 75% white and 25% Asian". That's the point Felicia was trying to make. We talk about the countries, not the supposed races.

@THE-id1by 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nutzername92a well here in America blacks were "denied" any and all knowledge of their countries when we were kidnapped and enslaved.

@jimyoung1011 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I came across your channel. I really enjoy your smile, eyes, and your presentations.

@letterbox203 4 жыл бұрын

I think Americans are so conditioned to drive that they forget they could walk when it's only 1/2 mile away! :-) I'm way more inclined to walk in the city than when I'm home in the suburbs.

@aaronwhite1786 4 жыл бұрын

For me, the biggest down side is just how many places aren't setup for walking. I have a grocery store that I go to that's less than a mile from my house, but walking there involves crossing a busy road and at least a few spots where there just isn't a sidewalk. It's definitely possible on nice days, but there are still so many days where any bad weather means you're going to be stuck stomping through mud and wet grass, before you even get to the busy road you have to cross.

@hermunkulus 4 жыл бұрын

It depends on where you live. I'm based out of NYC now, so I can walk to tons of places because I'm surrounded by different restaurants, bars, parks, my office, etc which is a money saver as well. However, I'm originally from suburban NY so walking isn't really an option. The same goes for the rural areas.

@letterbox203 4 жыл бұрын

I'm next door in CT. Hey I saw your state called in the military to assist with the coronavirus mitigation. This morning our governors (Cuomo, Lamont, Murphy) had a phone broadcast where they are implementing curfews on businesses after hours.

@froniccruxis1049 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing is nearby for walking in most suburbs that can often span miles. Parks are usually all that people walk to because of this.

@rdizzy1 4 жыл бұрын

I think it is also far less safe in the US for walking/biking as well, far more likely to get hit by cars whether walking or biking, far more likely to get mugged or robbed as well, and also more likely to get your bike stolen when locked up at the store.

@zarsalazar2927 4 жыл бұрын

Part 3 yess! I really enjoy your content. Keep up the good work and be happy!

@Trifler500 4 жыл бұрын

As an American, I would say that we don't think of sweat pants as "sports" related in the first place. :)

@jimmym3352 4 жыл бұрын

considering most people who wear them are too out of shape for sports LOL. I wear them around the house, I like to wear soft clothes at home and be comfortable. I never wear sweats when going anywhere (except when refilling my water bottles). I'm wearing jeans at a minimum. I even try to wear collared shirts, but that's difficult where I live because sometimes it's just too hot.

@stevenmatthews2278 4 жыл бұрын

Sweat pants are sport related? I thought it was lazy clothing.

@Trifler500 4 жыл бұрын

@@stevenmatthews2278 I know, but that's what Felicia said they think of them in Germany. :)

@FelifromGermany 4 жыл бұрын

That may have been porrly phrased. Obviously sweat pants aren't always sports related, maybe I should have used the term "comfortable clothing". A lot of people also wear gym leggings/tops etc at home to relax.

@waverna 4 жыл бұрын

AKA "Sizzler Pants" could also be KFC pants or Chinese Buffet pants.

@asula2111 4 жыл бұрын

My dad always says if you wear sweatpants outside of the house you have lost control of your life Suprise: I'm german

@annathevideoviewer 4 жыл бұрын

Das hat Dein Vater bestimmt von Karl Lagerfeld, der berühmt für den Satz war. ;-)

@asula2111 4 жыл бұрын

@@annathevideoviewer ja ich glaub auch😂

@christinamariana5411 4 жыл бұрын

das hat unser Englischlehrer immer gesagt

@jurgnobs1308 3 жыл бұрын

@@annathevideoviewer und Karl hat zu dem Satz später gesagt, dass sich jeder mal irren kann (interessanterweise als er Geld mit Trainerhosen machte, sicher Zufall)

@DEVILTAZ35 3 жыл бұрын

lol i agree i would think the person was an alco or druggo lol

@BrandHilton 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely do a part 3. I find this kind of stuff endlessly fascinating. Specifically, could you talk about the education system and about hygiene? Does Germany do what the UK does, where the last 2 years of high school are optional, and purely college prep? I've heard that the vocational programs in Germany are very well-developed compared to the U.S. As far as hygiene, is it common to shower daily in Germany?

@Never_again_against_anyone 4 жыл бұрын

1. Yes it is common to shower daily in Germany. 2. Our education system is complicated and not standardized on the federal level as our federal states "Bundesländer"(There are 16) are responsible for that. In most of our states elementary/primary school has 4 years (in some 6) and is then followed by middle school and high school combined. But there are three different options after elementary school: a basic one (9 school years in total), a middle one (10 school years in total) and the highest one (12-13 school years in total). Only after graduating from the highest one one is immediately allowed to attend university. There are also schools that the graduates of the "lower" options can attend to eventually have the same options as if they had attended a "higher" option ever since graduating from elementary school. Our vocational programs are usually 3-year-programs (there can be shorter fast tracks) and are organized as "dual system": The apprentices both attend a school for theory and get trained by a company. Their school is free and they get some salary from their company (Differs depending on year and profession. In most cases it is not enough that they could move out from their parents and live on their own, but keep in mind that they are typically still underaged (Not necessarily though.)) Any questions left?

@BrandHilton 4 жыл бұрын

@@Never_again_against_anyone Awesome! Thanks for the info!

@DreamingRealist 4 жыл бұрын

This is so interesting! I like this format a lot and would totally watch a follow up.

@ccchhhrrriiisss100 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these videos, Feli. They are always so educational and enlightening!

@spacecatboy2962 4 жыл бұрын

it is funny in places like florida, when it gets into the 70s or 60s people there will start wearing winter coats like its really cold where people up north figure that is nice t shirt weather

@jiveturkey9993 4 жыл бұрын

If you're putting on coats when it gets into the 70s and 60s then you live in a environment that's hotter than hell. Remind me to never go there in the summer.

@kd5you1 4 жыл бұрын

People who live in normally colder climates develop thicker skin, therefore they do not feel as cold as those who live in warmer climates.

@firearmsstudent 4 жыл бұрын

@@jiveturkey9993 Yes it is hotter than hell in the summer in Florida. I used to sweat more driving to the gym in an unair conditioned car than actually at the gym.

@thomasjsanford9991 3 жыл бұрын

Being from Wisconsin, one winter I worked at an RV park in Florida, and after there being snow on the ground when I left the previous job in the Chicago area, i got to Florida, and sat outside at my picnic table one afternoon when it was in the 50's, and I was very comfortable in a t-shirt. All the old ladies were horrified, as at 50 degrees, they were wearing mink coats, hats, and warm gloves..

@spacecatboy2962 3 жыл бұрын

@@firearmsstudent florida is like a sauna with gnats

@randytrashcan 4 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of when I lived in San Francisco; I'd frequently park in Golden Gate Park and just take a 15 minute walk to wherever I was headed. Now that I'm back in the Midwest, it's a bit trickier to merely walk wherever; everything can be a mile apart, separated by highways, not sidewalks. Worth noting, 60 degrees is t-shirt weather. You'll get used to it eventually.

@tjhartley2599 4 жыл бұрын

I dont know how this got on my reccomended videos but so glad for it! Great video

@flatulentcow4920 4 жыл бұрын

Bring on Part 3! Love the information and how you present it!

@johnclement4158 4 жыл бұрын

Feli, I'm your 92nd thumbs up. While you're correct about month, day, year in the US, you might be interested to know that we use the European method of day, month, year in the military. Government employees often do the same. Many veterans still do that so we really have a mixture of the two styles. Really enjoyed these videos so please do a Part 3.

@alexandergutfeldt1144 4 жыл бұрын

I work in IT (large Swiss Telco) and have learned to write dates as YYYY.MM.DD to avoid missunderstandings when dealing with people from outside europe.

@Krokostad 4 жыл бұрын

Is it right that you also use our 24hour-time system in the military and not the am/pm system?

@jameshorn270 4 жыл бұрын

@@alexandergutfeldt1144 I have seen all three methods on US military forms. Years ago, you had to guess, but at least by the time I retired, they gave ou the initials as a hint I think yyyy mm dd shows computer programmers had a voice in desiging the form since it translates directly into the way the computer keeps track of time, as days since an arbitrary start date.

@sminpahrump2595 4 жыл бұрын

@@Krokostad Yes, that's correct.

@honigschlecker1 4 жыл бұрын

@@alexandergutfeldt1144 That is also the norm (DIN 5008) for letters in Germany for I think two decades now. It is still not often used, unfortunately.

@danrowley6934 4 жыл бұрын

Throw up #3 We'll watch it. Your interesting to listen to & learn from. Plus it's that easy on the eyes thing. Big thumbs up.

@RO-zv9im 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Felicia! I really enjoyed this vlogs as I have enjoyed many of your vlogs. You speak English very well. I love how you enunciate your words and your diction and pitch are perfect! Since I was very young, I have been interested in Germany as a country and the many cultures that make up the country. I planned to come to visit Germany and spend some time there, as well as Austria, Sweden and Switzerland. So, your vlogs are helping me learn somethings about German culture. Also, I'm learning to speak and read in German (I don't expect to be fluent with reading and speaking German, but I do want to be able to communicate on an elementary basis with my spiritual German, brothers and sisters). Lastly, it's so important to me to let you know how much your vlogs are helping me. Please continue the good work you are doing, and yes, I would love to see a part 3 to this vlog!

@dannystewart6027 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to Part 3. Stay safe. You are amazing.

@handcoding 4 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see a part three!

@eyeofthasky 4 жыл бұрын

*_how did the designer Karl Lagerfeld say: "those who leave their house in gym trousers have lost the control over their lifes"_*

@SpidermanandJeny 4 жыл бұрын

Part 3, please! I love these kind of videos!

@billkoppenheffer9092 3 жыл бұрын

Feli, I'm glad I found your channel. Being of German ancestry and having been stationed over there (Zirndorf, outside of Nurnberg) in the late 70s, I'm always very curious to learn more about Germans and their culture. I also enjoy your videos very much and respect that you take on some sensitive topics. Keep up the good work!

@raideveloper 4 жыл бұрын

When i see it, i think it's interesting how brazil is a 50/50 mix between america and german/europe in this issues

@MegaBOBCAT11 2 жыл бұрын

Most people understand that after the second world war a lot of Nazis left Germany and went to Brazil there's areas in Brazil that look like German Villages German housing maybe Hitler did go to Brazil

@mSchwippy 4 жыл бұрын

In the south, Drive-Through Liquor stores exist as well.

@delorbb2298 4 жыл бұрын

You can get your margarita to go here...in the drive through.

@76RCJ 4 жыл бұрын

We have those in Ohio

@jeffburtonnottheracecardriver 4 жыл бұрын

I guess it depends where: in NC, TN, or below I've never seen drive-thru beer or convenience stores; in SW Ohio plenty of drive-thrus with everything exc. proof liquor + snacks (very convenient)... and don't forget Pony Kegs!

@Zarflame99_Alt 4 жыл бұрын

@@jeffburtonnottheracecardriver Also, in NE Ohio as well.

@thomasjsanford9991 3 жыл бұрын

In the South, those liquor stores are Government owned, and here in Wisconsin, the government allows a certain amount of privately owned liquor stores, and they have to pay for a license, follow regulations, etc. The government doesn't even NEED to compete against them, nor would they have any reason to...

@tinanickerson1006 4 жыл бұрын

This is so interesting! Yes definantly do a part 3 :)

@Jake-nd4gx 4 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely do a part 3!

@ryan.coogler 4 жыл бұрын

The US Military uses a compromise on dates, they will write the month out, and use the international date order, zum Beispiel: 3 Oct. 2020 for 10/3/2020

@user-rw4vz2qr6k 4 жыл бұрын

How often do you get the "bye Felicia" meme reference?

@FelifromGermany 4 жыл бұрын

Not as much anymore haha maybe like once every two months

@ryanweible9090 4 жыл бұрын

it would be weird, as its used for an annoying person, and she is so overtly likeable, i wouldn't even think of it.

@pseudoscynce420 4 жыл бұрын

Man don't be messing with this girl with Friday she's already done got tricked to moving to cincinnati poor girl damn 🤣

@swimminginpoison4085 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes memes cease being memes, like saying goodbye to a woman named Felicia. my name is Jeff so i can relate.

@Chasstful 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, part 3 please!

@Carlos-wy4on 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE watching your videos. So fascinating learning the differences in our cultures. Moreover, you have a great personality, smile, and positivity which is contagious!

@socket_error1000 4 жыл бұрын

You are so right about the fixation on race and ethnic identity in America amplifying differences rather then helping bring us together and soften the lines between us. The reason for it has good intent as identifying minority populations helps direct funding and resources as well as equalize political representation. Sadly it may also be helping drive us further apart and contributing to much of the current racial divide.

@TheCoffeeFiend 3 жыл бұрын

Legally speaking: If you have a German citizenship (by birth or official naturalization - which admittedly is going though a lot of red tape), you are German and it does not matter where you were born. Someone might still refer to your "migration background" or a form might require you to give your place of birth, but that has nothing to do with your legal state. Furthermore for these distinction your country of birth is relevant, not your ethnical origin, skin color or whatever. So you may be a "German with Ghanese migration background", but not an "African German" (a term which does not even exist).

@txrcher 4 жыл бұрын

My dad was in the military, US Air Force, and we were stationed at Templehof in Berlin for 3 years ('80-'83), so some of these things I've known since I was a little kid.

@gbuck2350 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed Part 2. Yes please to Part 3. Enjoy your day!

@mhtyler 4 жыл бұрын

Another fun video. Ganz gut! Keep it up!

@charlespatrick8650 4 жыл бұрын

I start counting with my thumb, only German in my family tree are three Swiss-German brothers that came over to fight in Revolutionary War, and decided to stay, settling in what's now Illinois

@charlespatrick8650 4 жыл бұрын

just realized I forgot to put that on the Census, probably too far back anyway, although I do have an ancestor that was on the Mayflower, but she was English, about half my total ancestry

@daveguy11 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Feli: another excellent video. I hope to hear from/about you for a long time to come. Maybe you're the sweetest, most charming person on KZfaq?

@jeffpro8 4 жыл бұрын

Do a part 3, these are fun to watch! :)

@clydeacor1911 4 жыл бұрын

I would definitely like to see a part 3. I always use dashes between the dates and lived in the U.S. my whole life I think everyone does things differently in the different regions of the U.S. kinda like how accents are different all across the U.S. I always enjoy your upbeat attitude and smile, it always puts me in a great mood!

@mitchellsmith4690 4 жыл бұрын

When I remember Germany and fast food, I remember "imbiss"...brats on brotchen, schnitzles, gyros things like that from carts...by the way "tchuss"...I havent heard that for decades, cheered me up!

@daviddouglas8898 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, do a Part 3! and 4, 5, 6.... :)

@grimreaper457 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Feli! Yes please for part 3!

@moisesmontecillo7570 4 жыл бұрын

Just found this channel this was really cool seeing and listening to perspective ima check out a few more of your vids but im definatly going to subscribe

@nedmerrill5705 4 жыл бұрын

In pharma research, which is international, we wrote dates as "15 Mar 2020" to avoid misunderstanding.

@reinhard8053 Жыл бұрын

And if you use computers or filenames it is even bettern to use YY-MM-DD because of sorting.

@mats7492 4 жыл бұрын

im 32, living in a german city.. never owned a car and havent driven one in about 3 years! No problem!

@Mimimo02 3 жыл бұрын

Born in Germany, ever lived in village (more advanced than our öffis) and I don’t even want to do driving license. 1: way too expensive 2: I can walk lol 3: I wanna move anyway since I wanna do pilots licensd 4: Bad for everyone (climatic change) Yes, I know flying is also bad.. But its not just for one person

@Maddog29 4 жыл бұрын

As always great information. Keep on keeping on.

@Gr8man4sex 4 жыл бұрын

Felicia that was an excellent follow-up from your first video and I would love to watch a part three. As for walking I walk just about ever place I go and I usually don't worry about the weather. I like walking because I am a photographer and I can't really see much from a car. I won't comment any more on this video other than to say keep them coming.

@Jifty 4 жыл бұрын

I do miss the "hang around the table and enjoy each other's company" time when I lived in Germany. And even 19 years after moving back to the states I still find myself switching back and forth in how I count on my fingers.

@jonadabtheunsightly 4 жыл бұрын

In international contexts, if you write the date like "2020-Mar-16", it's clear and will not be misunderstood by anyone (who can read the language you're writing in, from which you get the month abbreviation), as far as I know. Officially, ISO date format would be "2020-03-16", but not everyone knows this format, and the numeric month can potentially be mixed up with the day number. With the four-digit year and non-numeric date, none of the parts can be confused with any of the other parts, so anyone can figure out which part is what without knowing what date format you are using.

@Kitten202021 4 жыл бұрын

Watching your two lists has helped me realize I have more of my grandmothers German in me than I originally thought... thank you so much. ☺️

@pouch2598 4 жыл бұрын

These videos are great for people who might be visiting Germany. When I first went to Germany, all of us had to attend the “Headstart” program for like two weeks where we taught both the language and the culture. It was a good class; probably should have been longer, but in lieu of that, something like these videos are a good glimpse into the culture. Danke!

@jimjames1920 4 жыл бұрын

In higher end eateries the staff wants to turn tables over so they get more tips. Not so important in D'land where staff is actually paid. I actually had to stop the other day and think how do we write dates. In retrospect the German way is in the better order, day, month year. Definitely do a part 3.

@Will-om8lx 4 жыл бұрын

John James dude, Ive worked in fine dining as a busboy. I made $75,000 a year and I never worked more than 6 hours a day. I also always had holidays and some pretty damn good health insurance. Service industry would rather have tips. I promise you

@californiahiker9616 2 жыл бұрын

Reading dates still makes me pause, even though I’ve been living in the US for several decades. Rather than having to concentrate on the dates written in numbers, I write my dates… October 3, or 3. Oktober. I always write out the month, as I write to Germans and Americans simultaneously. That way there’s never a question about the date.

@Trophykage 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video! I agree with the eating out here in the states. Usually the wait staff will start pressuring you to pay the check and leave if you are spending a lot of time hanging out. Probably heavily related to the tipping factor most staff expect here in the states.

@michaelsommers2356 4 жыл бұрын

The less time you spend in the restaurant, the more people can be served, and the more money made by the restaurant.

@Trophykage 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Sommers true, but during lunch when a restaurant isn’t packed, and the wait staff is gesturing and suggesting while your having a conversation is different. During rush hours I can agree with being respectful to the needs of the business.

@michaelsommers2356 4 жыл бұрын

@@Trophykage I would guess that in those cases, the waiters' shifts are over, and they want you to leave so they can go home.

@KSFWG 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, please do a Part 3 !!

@toddcorley464 4 жыл бұрын

Part 3 and part 4 please! Great video as always.

@johnpinckney4979 4 жыл бұрын

Felicia, Thought for part III: How about the differences in how phone numbers are said/written? Or, envelopes are addressed for mailing? Those were among the differences I found when I lived in Austria after college! Also, how about how the "church tax" works in Germany? How about media? Like "regular" broadcast radio/TV, not thinking of cable or ASTRA? Danke!

@FelifromGermany 4 жыл бұрын

What do you mean about the numbers? Isn't that what I did in part 1? Or what do you mean that they're said differently?

@Myrtone 4 жыл бұрын

@@FelifromGermany Speaking of letter writing, here in an interesting difference. A letter from you (through the post) to, say, a U.S or Canadian friend of yours might end with 'Love Felicia' but a letter to you from a German friend might *begin* with 'Lieber Feli'. Since I mentioned letter writing, do you have a Postfach?

@LiveFreeOrDieDH 4 жыл бұрын

@@FelifromGermany In different countries, people tend to group telephone numbers in different ways. For example, in many Spanish-speaking countries people will say their telephone number as a series of two-digit numbers. So if the number is something like 555-1234, the person would state this number like "Five, Fifty-five, Twelve, Thirty-four." I think John was asking if you noticed a big difference in the way Germans group or say telephone numbers vs the US.

@JeremieLariviere 4 жыл бұрын

for dates, i prefer yyyy-mm-dd. file names sort better

@FiveOClockTea 4 жыл бұрын

So true! I'm German, but I also use the date this way when naming files! It orders so nicely :-D

@LiveFreeOrDieDH 4 жыл бұрын

This format is common in Asian countries, and is also the ISO standard. It is very useful!

@jarcadipane2849 4 жыл бұрын

much more logical this way.

@PV1230 4 жыл бұрын

I use that on the computer as well.

@michaelb1761 3 жыл бұрын

What drives me nuts is some databases at work use the year first format and some used the month first format. Always fun when you "screw up" because you forgot which format is used in the database you are currently working in.

@montymontano8618 4 жыл бұрын

This is fascinating. More please.

@tippersteffi1 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely a part three 😄

@allenho2778 4 жыл бұрын

I personally prefer the German way of writing dates: day, month, and year, separated by periods. I also fly frequently on Lufthansa in Europe. The dates are always given as day, month, and year.

@okdoomer620 2 жыл бұрын

They're both bad in my opinion :D I feel like year month day would be the best way, so every single digit is ordered from most significant to least significant, that's how I name files and folders and so on, so they always get sorted correctly. And we do it that way with time anyways, so it would just be consistent

@danclarke7594 4 жыл бұрын

I'm new to your channel but really enjoy your perspective. Very informative from a very pretty, down to earth young lady. I'm curious to know what the general perspective of America is to the average German citizen.

@ddr874 3 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your videos!

@jamesalberg3243 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely would like to see a part 3! I did see you counting thumb first in your part one video. It did not strike me as odd though... just reinforced that I'd seen it before.

@ragtop63 4 жыл бұрын

I found the part about "Rasse" very interesting. Especially the emotions you described surrounding that word. It reminded me about stuff I learned when I used to live in California. The word "Raza" (Rrah-sah) is used by "Chicanos" (Chee-Kah-Nohz), Mexican Americans, to describe their race. However, the meaning of the word is deeper than that. It's a word that holds emotion and description. It indicates less about race and more about Gente (Hen-Teh), People. When saying Raza, you're referring to your people. You're referring to your family. You're referring to the respect surrounding the people you hold closest to you. In the Chicano culture Raza a positive word.

@zhufortheimpaler4041 3 жыл бұрын

well in europea there is a general consensus in the population that a divide in "genetic races" is completely obsolete. also the word race in english but also in german rasse, is not a proper biological term. humans of differing skin colors did not evolve separately, but are a localisation and diversification of the core gene makeup, so everybody is of the same "race" (biological proper would be kind) called homo sapiens sapiens. there are different ethnicities around the world, but in the end all can procreate fertile offspring with each other and the basic genetic makeup is identical. the phaenotypical and genotypical differences like skin color common blood groups and eyeform are explainable via gene drift. (small differences from the local gene pool wich increase the further you go away from your starting point, based on the local gene pools and their diversity) so a divide in categories based on skin color etc is completely false and in fact, racist.

@dave_dennis 4 жыл бұрын

Your take on clothing I found interesting. When I’m in Austria in a store or restaurant I know the staff knows I’m an American because when they speak first it is always in English. I asked my Austrian friends how to they know? They all smiled and sheepishly said it was the running shoes. And especially if they are white. Only Americans will wear white running shoes as an everyday shoe. I have now bought black running shoes to wear when I’m in Austria. 😋

@poconofriend777 4 жыл бұрын

Do you want them to speak to you in German? Maybe it would be best to keep the Nike Air Monarchs

@danclay8229 4 жыл бұрын

Apparently, you should dress up more! :))

@Ulrich.Bierwisch 4 жыл бұрын

It was in vain, if you still wear white socks.

@tidu01 4 жыл бұрын

I think Christoph Waltz pointed to our Austrian soul quite precisely: “Austrians are polite, but we don’t mean it”. We will notice if one is dressed badly, even if we don’t tell. 🤣

@rogerwilco2 4 жыл бұрын

The American Tourist uniform: 1) Baseball cap. 2) Sunglasses. 3) T-shirt from some university or similar organisation. (or even a Hawaii shirt) 4) Hoody or jacket from some university or similar organisation. 5) Very nice, or very sloppy pants. 6) Cell phone on your belt. 7) White socks. 8) Sports shoes. It's the whole package, but any combination of 4-6 of these items, and you will be easily recognized.

@tharchinsonam2056 4 жыл бұрын

What is really cool about this channel is that you have so many American followers/viewers. Myself being from Germany I found that most similar channels are mainly read by Germans ! Congrats for raising an American interest ! Greetings from Munich.

@Myrtone 4 жыл бұрын

One reason I believe she has a lot fewer German viewers, being the only person in most of her videos, is that she's German and her videos are in English.

@bandit1blue01079 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and your smile, would love a part 3. Would also like to learn the difference between u.s. and German education system

@Matt-cj8zw 4 жыл бұрын

Wait till u visit Minnesota or Wisconsin. It's gets really cold it's common for us to wear summer clothes when it's 40 degrees out

@philburnham7410 3 жыл бұрын

I hear that is also common in the Dakotas.

@gerdpapenburg7050 4 жыл бұрын

During my childhood in Germany (1960's - 1970's) we used to have an "Autoschalter" at the "Kreissparkasse". People could drive through to make their banking businesses. Of course not automated like nowadays, but there was a bank attendent at the drive-through counter who was able to issue cash to the customers. Concerning food: when I go to eat out I do not expect a quick service which indicates industrial processed food just to be warmed up. I want fresh cooked products by the chef which takes time.

@scottsmith8546 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Felicia, I hope you get over your cold swiftly...you'll be stronger because of it.

@charlesheineke6035 2 жыл бұрын

always fun and informative

@delyricoracle 4 жыл бұрын

I grew up between Europe and America (but mostly Europe) my mom is Austrian and my dad is danish and i agree 100% with all of these... especially the race question (not just on forms but in general) people here seem defined by and obsessed with the color of their skin

@jdmonroe08 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Feli. An idea for a related topic might be words or phrases that were/are confusing to you. Phrases that just made no sense to you when you heard them. Words that sound funny to you. Just a thought. I always thought the German word hässlich (ugly, for everyone else) really sounded like what it means, at least to my native English language ears.

@prettycoolhuhk4805 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting & nicely done ! Yes a Part III Please Thanks !

@philipkudrna5643 4 жыл бұрын

Felicia, great vid as always! Bring up part three! :-) I really miss ATM drive ins in Europe. I was always wishing there were some in Austria, where I live!

@Trifler500 4 жыл бұрын

Portland is reportedly one of the most bicycle friendly cities in the U.S.

@designergirl86 4 жыл бұрын

Yes and no. I definitely have a like/hate relationship with cyclists here in Oregon. It can be a touchy subject among Oregonians lol

@JamesCasatelli 4 жыл бұрын

I was meant to live in Germany. I totally start counting with my thumb.

@LyleFrancisDelp 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, please do a Part 3. I enjoy seeing America through your eyes. It's very educational.

@joedoe5231 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! You are very media friendly! Your looks and voice are perfect for this medium.

@lizzyparker7546 4 жыл бұрын

When I saw that you lived in America, I was like “I 100% guarantee she lives in Cincinnati” and I was right lmao (I go to university/college in Cincinnati so I know how German the place can be)

@designergirl86 4 жыл бұрын

Really? I live on the west coast and have never heard that about Cincinnati. I'll have to look it up. Sounds pretty fascinating, honestly :)

@emily_gross1990 4 жыл бұрын

In America I think we pride ourselves on our culture, as in where we come from. Everyone here comes from somewhere and we are interested in that a lot more than other countries. Sometimes it can help with health and lifestyle. Also it's fun to find out if you're related to a particular "celebrity" or well known person.

@wesmel06 4 жыл бұрын

Walking can be so much more romantic sometimes if your destination is nearby. I love just cruising around though. Music on, windows down, wind blowing in your hair on a summer night, and just enjoying the moment. Definitely do a part three though! Love your videos and your so darn cute!

@Toolaholic7 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a part 3

@PV1230 4 жыл бұрын

Americans love their cars.

@DBAY012 4 жыл бұрын

And our tanks and guns! Blowing shit up is the BEST! (Depending, but... 🇺🇸🔥)

@prospecial 4 жыл бұрын

cars are holy in germany

@nikoleigraham8747 4 жыл бұрын

@Judeau I tired living in germany for a while, I promise you not having a car is beyond annoying. When getting groceries for instance. Not having to wait for a crowded bus, where you have to stand for the length of the journey and smell all the smells whether sweat of farts. Its honestly just an awful experience, especially when you want to go on a trip. Having a car where you can put all your luggage is amazing.

@joey_556 4 жыл бұрын

@@DBAY012 MURICA 🗽🇺🇸

@PV1230 4 жыл бұрын

@@prospecial I've heard that. Don't you have a political party dedicated to drivers? :D

@erictaylor5462 4 жыл бұрын

Why is the German number 4 "fear." I would think 6 has more to fear than four, because 7 ate 9.

@ahhitskatie9094 4 жыл бұрын

Eric Taylor 😂😂😂

@jakefromsf7580 3 жыл бұрын

6 is just being irrational. 7 ate 9 because you're supposed to eat 3 square meals a day.

@Micky_D_B 2 жыл бұрын

I'm from Georgia where it's super hot and humid all the time. When I moved to Minnesota, the winter was extremely cold even for Minnesota, -40° fahrenheit. The first thing I did was go out in the deep snow in just gym shorts and a t-shirt and didn't feel the cold for a half an hour!

@willn703 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a part 3. In regards to the dates since I took German classes in High School and college I use both and it depends on the situation. On forms and in handbooks requiring leader signatures to signify passing in various organizations I use the American version. In everyday use or even on papers in school I'd switch between the two. Though I tried to stay consistent in the same paper.

@aakla 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone else yell COOL RUNNINGS!" as she was counting?

@Ycekhold 4 жыл бұрын

No, because she's German, not Swiss. :-p

@aakla 4 жыл бұрын

@@Ycekhold Are you sure they weren't German?

@Ycekhold 4 жыл бұрын

@@aakla Yes, I'm sure. The "Eins, zwei, drei!" team was team Switzerland. Team East Germany were the ones who initially bullied the Jamaican team (which was made up for movie plot purposes; IRL, people welcomed team Jamaica with open arms).

@aakla 4 жыл бұрын

@@Ycekhold Boy this is awkward, *backs up slowly then takes off running*

@Ycekhold 4 жыл бұрын

@@aakla S'awright, we all make mistakes.

@_whyte.woods_1256 4 жыл бұрын

Usually the “race” question is for affirmative action. Or, as in case of a census, demographic purposes.

@onedropmtg6038 4 жыл бұрын

As well I’m pretty sure the US is much more ethnically diverse than Germany.

@ronjones-6977 4 жыл бұрын

@@onedropmtg6038 Germany USED to be more ethnically diverse.

@swanoto6314 4 жыл бұрын

@@ronjones-6977 What happened?

@pauldegregorio6432 4 жыл бұрын

“Drie Glaser”. Comments about race were very insightful. We are fairly schizophrenic as a Nation about the subject. I really enjoy your videos and perspectives! Keep up the solid work!

@peterorozco5408 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video and yes I would definitely watch more. You are a very good speaker 👍.

@ghostbuddy3106 4 жыл бұрын

In some states(mostly southern) there are drive-thru liquor stores!

@Iampatrix 4 жыл бұрын

It's easy to ignore race when you come from a generally homogeneous culture where most people share the same background. Germany has been populated overwhelmingly by...Germans for centuries and centuries. Germany is almost 90% white, and that's down from basically 100% over the past century whereas from it's conception the U.S. has always been populated by natives and central Americans, people from all over Europe from west to east, Africans, and China. It always seems like Europeans think the U.S. is so racist and discriminatory when we're far more diverse and populated than any European country. In fact it's common for many of us to be made up of several ethnicities, I'm Irish and Chinese myself.

@Roger-np3wi 4 жыл бұрын

The United States is an immigration country, before the immigrants there were only the Indians. If a country's population - except for a tiny fraction - consists of immigrants, why is race important? We are all human. And of course the constant reference to the breed also has a racist effect. Both countries - the United States and Germany - have an inglorious past on the subject.

@Chasstful 4 жыл бұрын

Germany has become more multicultural than you might think.

@Iampatrix 4 жыл бұрын

@@Chasstful not according to statistics. You're a country of around 90,000,000 that is 90% white. We're a country of over 320,000,000 around 65% white. Our "minority" population outnumbers your entire country. You are not multicultural.

@Iampatrix 4 жыл бұрын

@@Roger-np3wi it's important because we actually have a population of multiple cultures and ethnicities. Germany does not. Also Germans ARE the natives, why are you framing it in a way like your people don't belong there? There's no shame in being the majority, Europeans have a right to their own lands like everyone else. It's disgusting how self hating white Europeans have been brain washed.

@FelifromGermany 4 жыл бұрын

@Pat Patric By multicultural, we mean from different cultures and countries, not races. So even if 90% of people in Germany are white, it doesn't mean were as homogeneous as you think.

@barrydraper 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video comparison! Well done. I just want to add, some US restaurants actually use selected lighting, paint colors, decor and background music in an effort to speed-up eating, primarily to maximize throughput during busy periods of lunch & dinner.