Real Talk by German & American Expats w/ NALF (Part 2) | Feli from Germany
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@FelifromGermany 4 жыл бұрын
+++Missing audio at 00:03:08 "I'm wondering if this maybe comes from all the Nazi movies or something like that?"+++
@voltagewing1283 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah they will censor it if you say it.
@FelifromGermany 4 жыл бұрын
VoltageWING 12 Oh, not at all, this was just an accident I don't know where the audio went. I've said Nazi several times in my videos.
@michaelgrabner8977 4 жыл бұрын
I find it good that Germans are keeping let´s say "low profile" when it comes to national pride. Germans always tend to be "better than good" and in combination with that kind of pride that is then simply not good even toxic...History proofed that at least twice horribly..And it´s not so that they have nothing to be proud of and where they show it...it´s simply impossible to talk about Football/Soccer with a German in a decent calm manner for instance because of their overwhelming pride and I´m truely happy it mainly just comes through by sports and not "real serious issues"...just saying..I´m Austrian by the way so therefore I know Germans quite well and I even have german friends for decades.
@caesarq7513 4 жыл бұрын
I think so. I remember in America during history class seeing the films of Hitler pounding the podium yelling nein. It sort of became a thing to imitate him and nazi soldiers. I think that’s being replaced with an appreciation for all the positive changes Germany has made and even look to them as an example of how America could deal with our history of slavery and racism.
@jannikclaussen7998 4 жыл бұрын
@@FelifromGermany I actuallý think that the US is a broken country. I mean look at there politics and that outrageous hardcore captilasim where so many ppl just left behind in the society... I heard a lot of Ameircan saying that they think something like a public health care system for them is comunism... I know there are living a lot of nice and grat people but there whole system just sucks while they are alwasy claimig to be the greatest country in world and so on...
@florian3482 4 жыл бұрын
Ihr beiden schreit nach *Podcast* Petition gestartet: 👇
@pajaf0341 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed!!/Unbedingt. Super Chemie.
@AviSandy 4 жыл бұрын
High Budget Background hahahaha best thing I've seen today 😍😝😝🙏
@dirkschwartz1689 4 жыл бұрын
It's amazing that I found Nick and Felicia separately on YT and now they have done such a great collaboration! Please follow up on this with part 2!
@Name-jw4sj 4 жыл бұрын
We need more Germans to help Americans understand how bad our healthcare and public transportation are, especially when we are the richest nation in human history.
@Winona493 10 ай бұрын
@@Name-jw4sjSeriously? I am not sure.....
@OffeJ83 4 жыл бұрын
I don’t even study German or have any roots there, but I stumbled across this channel and find all these videos just so interesting, as I do enjoy foreign language study. Almost makes me want to learn it.
@Gulliolm 4 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend visiting Germany :)
@soviet_union1936 4 жыл бұрын
Same way I did
@qujie8212 4 жыл бұрын
I don't recommend learning German, it's a weird language with many sounds which are almost impossible for Americans
@thalexweh 4 жыл бұрын
@@qujie8212 you just have to learn the language. You have to learn all languages. From starting learning german to speak it fluently you have to live in germany to hear people speak.
@alinac5512 4 жыл бұрын
Take it from a a german: don't learn German. If it's not your mother tounge it's a bit*h to learn 😂
@wb33 4 жыл бұрын
Nick was dead on with his comments on the "trades" and trade school. I never had to worry about getting a car serviced. It was always done correctly! A "meister" mechanic or a "meister" hairdresser either one was trained to be truly excellent, and they received the respect that excellence deserved. Here its hit or miss and one often sees "shortcuts" taken that lead to poor results. Of course those meisters asked for a received compensation commensurate with their skill. By the way, a "master" title in many other European countries was easier to obtain and the results showed.
@rickycoker5830 4 жыл бұрын
Correct me if I'm wrong but as I understand it, German high schools are separated in about 6th grade. Those who obviously are going to college, those who may be going if grades improve, and those who will be going to trade schools. To me this makes much more sense than trying to put all students on the same path. I wish USA would do the same.
@PV1230 4 жыл бұрын
I think the boomers in America ruined the apprentice type system we once had.
@Shadowfax-1980 4 жыл бұрын
ricky coker Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs has been really big about promoting trade-related jobs and that there are plenty of ways to make a good living without going to a 4 year college.
@markschuyler3826 4 жыл бұрын
ricky coker Excellent point. It’s clear by 7th or 8th grade who is either uninterested or just not suited for college. As a result we have millions of 18-22 year-olds spending 50k+ a year to graduate with a 2.0 in a major they will never be able to make a decent living at. Had they been steered to a trade, they could be doing something in high-demand that they actually get satisfaction from and are able to make a very comfortable living doing. Instead they’re 200k in debt while they wait tables.
@alexxffm 4 жыл бұрын
@@rickycoker5830 The traditional way was the three schools, Hauptschule (8 years) Realschule (10 years) Gymnasium (13 years) which built on the old classes. Secondary schools trained workers and peasants with the most necessary, secondary schools the craftsmen with a little more education, and the high schools prepared the academic upper class for studying. Germany previously benefited from this, but is now suffering and trying dozens of newer school types. The degrees have remained, although the completion of the secondary school hardly matters. With the Realschule qualification, many technical and commercial training courses are possible, half at school, half in a company. Good careers can be initiated with these training courses. Studying is only possible with a high school diploma. More and more is being studied in Germany too. As we pass into the age of knowledge. Studying doesn't always bring a good salary. But at least students do not have to start with huge student loans here, since tuition fees are hardly incurred here. "Only" life while studying (living / eating / etc) still has to be paid by the students.
@mojojim6458 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, do more, please.
@elkesteinlein97 4 жыл бұрын
Hello Jim! Nice to see you here, too! Did you know her channel before? I already saw some of her videos and was really looking forward to Felicia and Nick talking together.
@mojojim6458 4 жыл бұрын
@@elkesteinlein97 I think I watched some of her videos in the past. But Nalf's collaboration brought me back.
@pep590 4 жыл бұрын
I was in the military for over 20 years and Germany was one of the most loved places to be stationed at by far the world over. And many vets were saying that within just a few years of the end of WWII. England was probably next, but Germany was still more popular.
@JakobFischer60 4 жыл бұрын
Actually, Germans did like the Americans too. As a child, I used to beg for training ammunition from the GIs when they did a manoeuver in my village.
@edlesahne7945 4 жыл бұрын
Can you discripe why?
@unsignedmusic 4 жыл бұрын
Some people just aren’t into sports and become outcasts in their schools because of it. It’s not always a good thing.
@freeislandd3382 4 жыл бұрын
there are always outcasts I guess. you just have to find reasons and kids often do
@tweaky2 4 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. And some people have a high reputation because they are so sporty and therefore other mistakes are treated more leniently. That´s so unfair.
@josefabuaisheh6262 4 жыл бұрын
I'm german and I could see that being a problem! German children like to go home instead of having a lunch break! This way they themselves can decide how to spend their free time completely themselves. However that being said, in Asian cultures sports and other recreational activities regularly happen before school and the positive aspects that occur there are that people become much more focused to study. That being said, I personally don't like school in general and think it must be updated soon so that we don't end up with a whole new generation with useless knowledge! -.-
@gwillis01 4 жыл бұрын
It is a common thing in American high schools as well. If you are not an athlete, you can be in the artistic/drama clique
@SouthernIowaLady 4 жыл бұрын
I was never into sports. Then took up weights later. Still not really that important to me.
@jonthecomposer 4 жыл бұрын
I love all your videos. I've had a real interest in Germany since I can remember. I grew up during the "cold war" and can remember things like the fall of the Berlin wall. Of course, being so young at the time, it just amazed me and I couldn't wrap my head around why things were that way. But I'd always liked VW Beetles (the old kind), and the differences in cultures. So when I get to hear about different places and cultures, it just intrigues me. And having met people from Russia, Finland, Ireland, England, Iran, Germany, and several other countries, after a while you realize we're all just human. We all want the same things. We just go about it a bit differently. But one thing I've admired about Germany and its people SO much is how humble the nationality has become. I know a lot of it is because of WWII, but I think it's ok to be proud that you're a German. Germany is such a logical, disciplined, humanist country these days, that I feel a LOT of people/countries can learn from it. The change Germany has undergone in the last 80 years, is almost beyond measure and should serve as an inspiration to everybody.
@VoloxTV 4 жыл бұрын
I think the relation between Germans and pride for their country is very complicated. Many misinterpret the Germans' refusal of national pride as an act of guilt, and while it is historically motivated behavior, it's not from shame. To be more precise, I'd say Germans reject Jingoism, a contributing factor to WWI and WWII. People very much are happy to live in Germany, be German, and contribute to German society, but they see on-the-nose patriotism as a type of judgment clouding hubris that has only led to bad results. It's definitely the behavior of a nation still scarred by its past, but even if it's a bit extreme, I think it's a perspective everyone should consider. All that serious talk aside, if you haven't already, make sure to visit someday! :)
@UTubeHandlesSuck 4 жыл бұрын
Love Felicia's description of German grocery shopping. Born lifelong American here, and I'm the same way- got my list, in the door, hit the items I want, checkout and I'm outta there like a pit crew servicing a race car.
@nedmerrill5705 4 жыл бұрын
Kudos to NALF for pointing out the value of trade schools and the discrimination that a trade education has in the USA. This is wrong and needs to be addressed somehow. Thank you NALF!
@clydeacor1911 4 жыл бұрын
There'll be a correction all on it's own after this pandemic, most people working (essential jobs) are trades jobs. All the higher education jobs other than the medical field are basically considered non essential. I think people will learn real quick as they struggle.
@LythaWausW 4 жыл бұрын
To support this I will add that I have a Bachelors from the University of Washington and have never to this day used it for any of my jobs. It's just a line on my resume.
@Chasstful 4 жыл бұрын
Yes! great point, Americans have this status envy/fixation with upward social mobility that has been hurting our county for many years.
@Thecincyclips 3 жыл бұрын
Check out the Mike Rowe Works Foundation as he is leading the effort to change this.
@michele1491 2 жыл бұрын
I think this topic is receiving more attention currently. While we have information at our fingertips on how to do so many things, there are some people who have no interest in doing their own home repairs, auto repairs, or haircuts and so it is very valuable that we have access to these tradespeople.
@faycelkouteib Жыл бұрын
“Americans don’t see walking as something you for for fun” 😂 The trade/vocational schools part of the discussion was spot on. Also I can’t get over that high end artwork behind Naft. Haha. I enjoyed their discussion (both part 1 & 2).
@CodeMonkey66 4 жыл бұрын
NALF's example of driving on the highway and in Germany (I'll add Austria to that) people get over for faster traffic...is TRUE and AWESOME...and in North America people don't get over and it's a pain in the butt.
@jeffreyroot6300 4 жыл бұрын
John R My mother is terrible about that. “ I just want to get in the lane I have to turn out of as soon as possible. “ but then she is 80 years old and only starting to act elderly the last four years, I’m grateful!
@harrydehnhardt5092 4 жыл бұрын
Because they don't have to expect someone coming with 160 mph from behind. They are just not used to these speeds.
@michaelvonfriedrich3924 4 жыл бұрын
Americans think they own the road they are driving on, they are terrible drivers (not all but most) they don’t even follow the driving rules that are in place
@BeneAkaGlyon 4 жыл бұрын
Austrians on german Autobahn: rightlane, 120kmh max, scared. Germans on Austrian mountain road: Praying no one comes in opposite lane, 60 kmh, scared.
@markschuyler3826 4 жыл бұрын
No one is supposed to drive in the left-hand lane in the US. It’s called the ‘passing lane’ for a reason. The middle lane(s) are the traveling lanes and the right-hand lane is the slow lane. Some people are under the impression that the right lane is the ‘fast’ lane and just camp out there. Whether driving 60 or 85, no one should be in the left lane for more than 30 seconds to a minute.
@derauditor5748 4 жыл бұрын
"1 Picosecond" - The Time between the Ampel (Traffic Light) going green and someone behind you starts honking.
@Gaehhn 2 жыл бұрын
If the speed of light is faster than the speed of sound, why do I hear the BMW behind me honk its horn when the traffic light isn't even green yet?
@williamhitchcock6265 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the German vs. American conversation. I had my own similar experiences many years ago (40+) in business. My home was close to New York where there were many Germans (as well as everything else, Latinos, Vietnamese, Italian, Irish, etc,) I worked for Pfaff who needed someone to think like an American for marketing and sales. My family became very good friends with my boss's family. We had very similar recreational interests and watched each other's children grow up. We traveled around USA for the business and also to Germany, mainly in Karlsruhe where they made their houeshold sewing machines, and also to Kaiserslautern where they made industrial machines. Once there, they decided to have me translate training video scripts and manuals into English (I used American English....pooh on the Brits !) I was taught the parts and operation of the machines and saw the factory school that trained students the technical stuff as well as English and other languages so they could take jobs for Pfaff locations outside of Germany. There was much more "on my plate" there which was fun and interesting, but too long to elaborate here. About learning German... It was not taught in my high school when I was a student. I learned French (sort of) and spent a summer in Paris as a business exchange student when I was in graduste school. This started me learning that the American "R" was a hideous sound, but also that Europe was interesting, exciting and fun. When the Pfaff opportunity arose, I "jumped in with both feet". I was surrounded by the german language every day, even on weekends. I would sputter a few words in german, then simple sentences. I read Der Spiegel and other german publications I could get my hands on. I spent time with germans who were weak in English, jumping back and forth so each person improved in the other's language. We talked about the differences. In time, I thought about what it would be like to live in Germany. In time I realized I had much more invested in USA and I stayed, but I miss being involved with a German Company. Thank you for your programs. They have stoked good memories. butchhitchcock75@gmail.com
@TheB00Man 4 жыл бұрын
The first thing I noticed about Germans following the rules was how clean major cities were, including but not limited to mass transit. Even the graffiti was nice and orderly ha ha...
@michaelvonfriedrich3924 4 жыл бұрын
The BooMan Americans do not have respect for their country, there is so much trash and garbage on the highways and streets and cities and towns you see trash all over, just yesterday driving home from work people tree trash out of their car driving through a neighborhood just total lack of respect
@markschuyler3826 4 жыл бұрын
Michael Von Friedrich You must live in the ghetto. There is no trash or graffiti where I live. Everyone takes great pride in their property.
@TheyCalledMeT 4 жыл бұрын
beautiful graffiti is appreciated, chaotic mess or smears .. are just an annoyance which costs money to clean up
@michaelvonfriedrich3924 4 жыл бұрын
Mark Schuyler if you call Fort Lauderdale Florida s Getto, I guess I do then, you should see downtown Miami and especially Interstate I-95, there is no comparison when you see how well kept and the lack of trash you see on German highways and in cities and towns
@ilikeyoutube836 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelvonfriedrich3924 That is not the case where I live in New England
@PalmyraSchwarz 4 жыл бұрын
This was one of your best ideas to work together with another KZfaqr in an opposite situation, German in the US vs. American in Germany. Very interesting and informative points of both cultures. Very good.
@corinnabronisch8149 4 жыл бұрын
I think actually the club sport instead of highschool sport in Germany is great! Bigger variety of sports, you can mix with kids from other schools and you can combine the most talented from various schools in one club.
@alistairgill5538 4 жыл бұрын
When I worked in the States, I missed getting coffee in real cups. Part of the joy of coffee is holding a real cup, drinking slowly. Similar to the comment about going to a restaurant and enjoying the experience, not just to fill your stomach.
@LythaWausW 4 жыл бұрын
When I visit home now (Seattle), I am appalled by all the plasticware and paper plates. When I complained, I was told flat out I have become a snob. Oh, but when I go to a restaurant, it's all about eating the food and getting out of there.
@SirShoddrick 4 жыл бұрын
As far as being proud of Deutschland, you have some of the most skilled Hubschrauber Pilots, and Aviators for that matter!
@voiceinthechaos 4 жыл бұрын
Coming here from NALF´s channel. I am a German (from Bavaria) who has lived in the States for 11 years. I pretty much agree with everything you and Nick said. Very well done. Love from Germany.
@GegenDenStrom25 4 жыл бұрын
Ich könnte euch beiden stundenlang zuhören. Es sind genau die Themen, die einem auch wirklich zuerst einfallen und diese Kombination "German Girl in the US" und American Guy in Germany", die beide sich seit ein paar Jahren durchschlagen, ist einfach perfekt. Wirkt total ehrlich und sympathisch. Die Chemie zwischen euch stimmt und ich glaube dieser Austausch ist einfach win-win-win für alle.
@jshrawder49 4 жыл бұрын
I would agree. I worked as a chef in Germany for while after high school from the US. It was an eye opener for sure but a good experience. Would like the hear the rest and congratulations to your channel success!!
@bvkronenberg6786 4 жыл бұрын
That mini van in the left lane going 55 has Oregon plates. Love from California.
@DreamingRealist 4 жыл бұрын
Love this! A second part would be amazing. :)
@NomadAndy 4 жыл бұрын
Loved it! Please do another part!
@caesarq7513 4 жыл бұрын
Would definitely live to see a part 2.
@charlies.5777 4 жыл бұрын
"""Germans are orderly, structured and follow rules.""" GOOD qualities to have during the coronavirus situation. PLEASE keep cranking these videos out, guys. As a Murican with some German ancestry, I devour the compare and contrast Germany/USA videos. Plus, you guys have good chemistry and complement each other - LIKE an Amurican 🍔Burger and a German🍺 beer!!
@emilsinclair4190 4 жыл бұрын
Not really...if you could take a look at germany you would see that in most places we dont follow the rules. 2 meter distance outside? No.
@harrydehnhardt5092 4 жыл бұрын
That's a good comparison! :)
@schorle26 4 жыл бұрын
@@emilsinclair4190 well statistics still show that germany is doing 2nd best worldwide after South Korea
@rickycoker5830 4 жыл бұрын
@@schorle26 Exactly... US is using freedom as an excuse for their own selfishness. Kids going to the beaches, adults and elderly attending church with large congregations. As a result we are doing terribly containing pandemic. And our potus not taking corona virus seriously quick enough didn't help either.
@canisxv9869 4 жыл бұрын
Now thats a match made in heaven ;-)
@czar6127 4 жыл бұрын
Nick is spot on with the left lane. It drives me NUTS when the minivan is doing the speed limit in the left-hand lane. And as a sad note No Oktoberfest this year :-(. I understand the reason just sad as I was planning a trip. I would like to see part 2 Feli.
@melindar.fischer5106 4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this collaboration. Please make part 2, and even more!
@scottman895 4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed hearing both parts of this! I am really interested to see a second one of these!
@charleston23871 4 жыл бұрын
Ich freue mich auf eine Fortsetzung. Es ist super interessant, euch beiden zuzuhören!
@1234uz 4 жыл бұрын
This was very interesting and enlightening do more
@lavos88 4 жыл бұрын
It was a very nice 2-parts video! I would love to see another one like this
@rafaelcarbone1387 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely do more of this. I thoroughly enjoyed it
@camouflage6873 4 жыл бұрын
Ich finde eure Video Talks so interessant, es wäre mega cool wenn ihr die und folgende Gespräche auch als Podcasts rausbringen könntet.
@MT-tu8qd 4 жыл бұрын
Germans have a lot to be proud of. They have contributed so much to the world and still do.
@dimalkqiku Жыл бұрын
I definitely agree!!! There are so many reasons for them to be proud of and they have one of the most amazing countries in the world! Personally, I'm a huge fan of Germany and the German culture, and the Germans don't deserve to be ashamed or deny their patriotism just because of a historical event in their past!
@kaycox5555 4 жыл бұрын
Terrific talk, thank you both!
@RuleofFive 4 жыл бұрын
Yes I would like to hear more conversations like this. It was interesting to have the back and forth about each country from two expats! Thanks!
@dicknodnfs 4 жыл бұрын
I have been selling paint for over 40 years and the most skilled painters I've met were trained in Germany because actual skills training is is extremely important to that country.
@danielfronc4304 4 жыл бұрын
Pride in the finished job that they do. The U.S. tradesmen could stand to learn that.
@sayrerowan734 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, do the second video. This one was really interesting.
@christopherbittell6501 4 жыл бұрын
Great convo, I’d love to see part 2,3 and 4 if possible. Very insightful, more would be awesome!👍🏼😎
@gilclark3844 4 жыл бұрын
That was fun, do another. Thank you to the both of you
@soulfly5819 4 жыл бұрын
Ihr zwei seit so nette Menschen. ☺️ Nalfs Kanal kenne ich schon was länger und bin durch ihn auf deine Videos gekommen.. Ihr solltet euch Mal treffen 😁🤝
@tharchinsonam2056 4 жыл бұрын
That's just sooo cool. Was following Nalf with his things, discovered you doing your stuff... and now you are chatting together ! How cool is that ! Please, yes, indeed, do more of these conversations ! Thumbs up !
@Falco4077 4 жыл бұрын
Part 3 to this conversation would be awesome!
@sphhyn 4 жыл бұрын
I‘d love to see a second video!
@LiebeNachDland 4 жыл бұрын
Fun. Just got done watching part one. That’s why I’m virtually conversationally fluent in German now after a few years of intense study, as I am now trying to move there after this whole virus. High German to me is nicer than the „romantisch“ languages. It’s my favorite and is beautiful, which is also perhaps why I actually find Dutch appealing as well. Though, I do enjoy listening to the accents of the romantic language speakers when they speak English. Schönen Abend noch.
@cutlers3618 4 жыл бұрын
you mean "romanisch(e)" languages. Romantisch means romantic.
@marijkeoord6776 4 жыл бұрын
Cutlers he is right in a way those roman ,s( Italy and so on) are romantic. 😉
@harrydehnhardt5092 4 жыл бұрын
You used the German word "romantisch" which means "romantic" but I think you meant "romanisch" which translates to "romance" languages in English which again is pretty close to "romantic" :)
@harrydehnhardt5092 4 жыл бұрын
@@marijkeoord6776 Sorry, I didn't see your answer on my phone and said nearly the same :)
@howiedo1124 4 жыл бұрын
Josh Hohwart Best wishes and good luck!! 🍀 I hope you will love it here as much as I do! So many lovely places to explore and enjoy! My experience as an American expat has been mostly very positive. Although I’m sure you will also find many things a challenge at first, with patience and a positive mindset you will find your way “into the flow of things” here!
@joelgernhardt7689 4 жыл бұрын
The relaxing at the restaurant thing is driven by the restaurants more than the guests. They want to flip your table as many times in an evening as possible. They press you to order quickly , the server is for sure coming back to take your order no more than 5 minutes after you sit. Even before you finish eating they ask if you want desert. And as soon as you take your last bite they come with the bill . We have been mentally conditioned to get out of the restaurant quickly because they have been operating this way for 35 years.
@pseudo_nym 4 жыл бұрын
Haha - this is kind of similar to us in Germany paying our goods in a grocery store. The cashier usually is scanning the items in high speed that we're absolutly in a hurry putting them back into the cart, not to dilly-dally, but raising efficiency. Well stores also don't hire people to pack for us. Both increases its profit!
@kurtrichter1732 4 жыл бұрын
Tipping is one reason for this difference. A restaurant meal is considered entertainment in Europe and the serving staff earns a decent wage regardless of the time taken. In the US, table turnover directly affects a server's tips, so their earnings.
@TehStormOG 4 жыл бұрын
ok but still I personally prefer the American way, I come to the restaurant to eat. You can have a conversation with your friends anywhere doing anything, why limit yourself to sitting in one place for 3 hours?
@harrydehnhardt5092 4 жыл бұрын
@@TehStormOG Tell this any Italien, French or Spanish or Greek. Sitting in a Trattoria, Bisro, Taverna with friends, drinking wine having dinner together having fun and a good conversation afterwards while you're still ordering drinks is part of a culture that has nothing to do with getting from hungry to full up in less than 30 minutes. The latter is the American way the first three is called savoir-vivre or la dolce vita. The Restaurant "culture" in the US is defined by chains. In Europe most restaurants are run by owner. It's total different culture. Another thing that I'm struggling with when I#m in the US is the fact that US restaurants just don't pay their employees (waiter/waitress). Instead they leave that to the customers because they don't even pay minimum wage. Many restaurant workers get 2.13 per hour and totally rely on the customers tip. Therefore they're always rushing, going on your nerves, don't let you enjoy the time because they want ti flip the table as often as they can. And in the end it's called it good customer service. In Europe they get at least the official minimum wage (e.g. 10,15 Euro in France and Netherlands, 9,35 Euro in Germany) AND they get customers tip on top if it was a pleasant evening. So the restaurant owner is at least responsible for the minimum wage. And I think the employer should take care of the salary, not the customer.
@leslieannepalermo7155 4 жыл бұрын
@@TehStormOG, for me it really all depends on the type of restaurant, who I am dining with and the type of occasion. If I am out for New Years Eve, a birthday bash, a Super Bowl party, or a restaurant for the purpose of live music I will be there with my friends for the whole night. If I am grabbing a bite to eat with friends before or after catching a movie it would be for a total of two hours at the restaurant.
@bpdrk1 4 жыл бұрын
Best video yet! Really enjoyed your interaction with Nick.
@Thomasmcse 4 жыл бұрын
Pretty good comparison! Hope to see more of you guys.
@emiliajojo5703 4 жыл бұрын
Relaxing is a very serious thing to us
@leon-lh737flyer5 4 жыл бұрын
You broke our heart when you said German doesn’t sound beautiful 💔
@m-kron9630 4 жыл бұрын
I like Germanic languages only. German sounds perfect, dutch and Swedish clear and funny. Romanic languages makes my ears bleed! Italian sounds hysterical, Spanish aggressive and harsh. French is an exception, sounds pleasant. English, the hybrid language sounds nice but scottish is better, more masculine, more germanic.
@js8430 4 жыл бұрын
M - Kron nothing makes my ears bleed more than Chinese
@jimcounter4945 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely part 2 please
@Jay-in-the-USA 4 жыл бұрын
Nice collaboration 👍👍 Looking forward to the second part 😃 It would be nice to have this as a podacast as well
@stephaniedorst5233 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Felicia, mir hat das Gespräch gefallen und ich würde mich über eine Fortsetzung freuen. Ein Thema wäre dann z.B. die sozialen Rollen an der High school, also diese Klischees von Beliebten und Unbeliebten Schülern. Was auch immer in den amerikanischen Filmen dargestellt wird.
@nejdro1 4 жыл бұрын
There are many videos on You Tube posted by German exchange students at American high schools. This theme is covered repeatedly.
@elkesteinlein97 4 жыл бұрын
Oh yes, please! More of those! I really like your videos! About honesty and politeness: I grew up in Franconia and I'm living in Switzerland for about 25 years. The swiss are very polite they also sugarcoat their opinions for not to hurt the other's feelings. But sometimes I miss the German directness.
@LythaWausW 4 жыл бұрын
Honesty vs Politeness. I taught Nachhilfe for a while and it was the one thing I wanted them to remember about Germany vs America. We are polite, you are honest. That someone could miss the directness blows my mind. Feli, "You, as an American, will never be so direct as to hurt a German's feelings."
@elkesteinlein97 4 жыл бұрын
@@LythaWausW But she's absolutely right! Just an example: I organise a party and invite several people. Then I'd like to know, how many show up, because I buy beverages and prepare food. Therefore I expect them to tell me, whether they will come or not. Well, one person more or less doesn't matter, but I don't want to prepare everything and no one shows up. Or you're looking forward to meeting someone, and this person doesn't come? How do you handle this?
@villakokomo2062 4 жыл бұрын
Very different in a nice way. Watched both halves (yours first) and it was really cool. Good job!!
@lotharschepers2240 4 жыл бұрын
Yes please show us more I found it very entertaining.
@nonebiz2132 4 жыл бұрын
I think those relaxing comments REALLY hold true with vacations... Being on vacation as an American, we might bring work along with us. While being a German, Germans are on VACATION!!!
@samr.4195 4 жыл бұрын
Y’all should start a podcast
@seeburg10 4 жыл бұрын
You two work well together! I would like to see the rest of the conversation.
@lucthin6245 4 жыл бұрын
This is was a good conversation. I would love to hear more.
@richardtodd6843 4 жыл бұрын
I'd never heard of Nick, but he's a good match for Felicia in this video!
@elkesteinlein97 4 жыл бұрын
So you have to check out his other videos. Like she said, they are funny and often lighten up my mood. But he also has deep insights- I really like his philosophical kind of thinking.
@charlies.5777 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Nick's pretty funny; you should check-out his German🏉channel. I 💜 Feli's channel as well, so I'm loving the collaborative videos and hope they keep making them!!👍😀 #TwoOfMyFavoriteKZfaqrs
@michaelvonfriedrich3924 4 жыл бұрын
I think Felicia and Nick have awesome chemistry together!! 😍
@cassrailroad5358 4 жыл бұрын
Your voice did not came in at first. Nick was right about the left lane, that’s my pet peeve. Another thing Nick got that right about trades here, people have to trades people to fix what is broke. Love the sunroom.
@charliesimpson2974 4 жыл бұрын
More of this, please. Very entertaining. Thanks
@shadowandbosco 4 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos - very informative and entertaining - thanks for posting
@ahdoeknogh 4 жыл бұрын
Was when I was young (I grew up in the 1970's ) so much of American culture came here from Germany. For example we were taught, "Rules are meant to be followed," "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right, the first time." Any adult would chastise me or my brother if we littered, or were improper to an adult, teacher, etc., and my mom would stand there and agree with the adult, not us. Society ganged up on the kids, but we knew right from wrong. People felt a personal obligation to do their part in maintaining an orderly society.
@Leonum1860 4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed the video but it feels a bit rushed. Maybe you both could take more time in the future :)
@MrOpacor 4 жыл бұрын
Because you asked: Please do a part two. I thoroughly enjoyed both videos.
@thomaspc0 4 жыл бұрын
Always a fan, Felicia. Keep 'em comin'.
@simplyparkour7586 4 жыл бұрын
In Australia, *Everything* closes at 6pm. And you're complaining about 8pm lol.
@js8430 4 жыл бұрын
I’d hate that, I basically live at night
@unsignedmusic 4 жыл бұрын
You two are young and see things different then I do. I am an American and lived in Germany for 4 years from 1975-1979 during the cold war. Germany was much different then and less Americanized.
@jc3drums916 4 жыл бұрын
Which means you are looking at the past, and not the present. That's like all the Americans who think the U.S. is great because of WWII and the Revolution, and that they can stay great by living in/like the past, even while the rest of the world leaves them behind.
@harrydehnhardt5092 4 жыл бұрын
Less Americanized is true. The first McDonalds opened in 1971 but there where no KFC, no Subways, no Burger King Pizza Huts and no Starbucks and all these other chains. For the younger people there was Martin Luther King, San Francisco and Woodstock on the one hand and the war in Vietnam on the other. They loved the US for that whole 60's Flower Power culture but because of the latter they began criticizing America. For the elder people that experienced the aftermath of WW2 and the building of the Berlin Wall and Kennedy's "Ich bin ein Berliner"- Speech Americans were still the undisputed good guys at that time.
@unsignedmusic 4 жыл бұрын
jC3drums What’s wrong with history?
@mascami 4 жыл бұрын
Super, dass ihr zusammengekommen seid und so ein tolles Gespräch dabei rauskam. Good job!
@developerfabi 4 жыл бұрын
Die Art von Video gefällt mir richtig gut, ein weiterer Teil wäre richtig cool!
@daniel_960_ 4 жыл бұрын
In Germany it’s rude driving relaxed. What if the person behind you is in hurry.
@DSP16569 4 жыл бұрын
For this you have the left "take over-lane". In the last years I have to drive 2 or more hours to work and same time back more or less every day. I found it more relaxing to take a truck and drive behind. "Tempomat" (Cruise Control) to 92km/h and good music. Trying to drive faster only save 10 to 20 minutes but at the destination I was always close to a nervous breakdown. Heart rate at 200, Blood in Adrenaline and not visa verse after speeden up, brake, brake, full speed, brake, shit close to accident, speed up, full stop, left lane, right lane, middle lane speeden up, braking, ....
@daniel_960_ 4 жыл бұрын
DSP16569 I meant more like inside the city. Where you can’t overtake. Like when some dude drives 50km/h in our 3km long tunnel instead of 60 and where a normal person drives 70. Then usually everyone behind drives very close up to everyone and probably wishes the guy in front death or something. You learn in driving school too that you shouldn’t drive under the speed limit if it’s safe.
@josie8997 4 жыл бұрын
@@daniel_960_ except that in the cities the speed limit IS 50km/h and people will still drive basically into your trunk if you hold to that. Driving drastically under the speed limit is dangerous, but that happens very rarely. In germany you are basically pressured into driving over the speed limit, at least in my experience, which is terrifying and just as, if not more dangerous than driving a little more slowly
@eily_b 4 жыл бұрын
It's not only rude it can be charged. You have to keep the traffic going even if the drivers around you are driving a bit faster than the speed limit you can't insist on driving the speed limit. If they see you outbrake the cars behind you, police may stop you and at least give you a warning.
@emiliajojo5703 4 жыл бұрын
Believe me , they will be in a hurry, always
@lpcaiser 4 жыл бұрын
I feel like I have to react to the patriotism thing, because I'm not sure if Feli isn't just misunderstanding or misjudging her/our own culture. That's of course quite a general and condescending claim, so let me elaborate: If you have talked to people who specifically said they feel they can't be patriotic (other than AfD morons trying to weaponize this claim), then that's a legitimate basis for that view. However, in my experience it is largely a difference in how U.S. Americans and Germans define the concept of 'pride' and what secondary things can logically be derived from it. There are many many things that I'm absolutely thrilled about as far as German cultural traits and achievements are concerned. However, this feeling is best described as "I'm fucking glad to be German". I specifically object to phrasings related to pride because I just don't think they are justified, because I can neither be proud of a coincidence (being born into Germany) nor of an achievement I feel I haven't contributed to bringing about. I don't desire to live elsewhere, and I'd want to be born as a German again if I had the choice, and at this point it's sometimes argued that, as a supposedly healthy next step, "just allow yourself to be proud then". But I also just can't dumb myself down and exclaim 'pride' just because the feeling is so selfaggrandizingly fluffy. And especially seeing how national fervour can be abused as a psychological drug (do I need to mention who is U.S. president right now?), I think the German performance of national identity is not pathological, but actually quite healthy.
@marijkeoord6776 4 жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100% . Very levelheaded statement.
@jc3drums916 4 жыл бұрын
I agree. American's don't do it better, it's just in the extreme opposite direction. Frankly, I think it's rather unjustified. Those who are the most annoyingly, absurdly patriotic are those who think it's okay to claim perpetual greatness - or even superiority - for things that happened 75-200+ years ago, even thile the country is going down the toilet today (which they completely deny, of course).
@Lisa.Goldfisch 4 жыл бұрын
wow, this is a very accurate expression of my own opinion even if I could never have said it this way. Thank you!
@Balligat 4 жыл бұрын
".. *I think the German performance of national identity is not pathological, but actually quite healthy* .." which is the opposite of what any American is supposed to say or think. Because from Pre-School on they are 'brainwashed' to believe they are *the Greatest* (and best, and most successful, etc.) in the world. But this is a highly exaggerated fantasy with an undesired outcome which we just see in the MAGA movement ... slipping away to become a xenophobic, racist nightmare
@harrydehnhardt5092 4 жыл бұрын
@@Balligat "First step in solving any problem is recognizing there is one." But despite what's happening in this country today most Americans are still are far from this. Her's a good clip on that topic: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLOhlq-G1r_Voqc.html
@Crypticbutton 4 жыл бұрын
Id love to see more of this! Its a great idea!
@Maxtherealone 4 жыл бұрын
Einfach awesome content. Loved it to follow euch beiden in eurer Unterhaltung! Davon dürft ihr gerne mehr machen in the future.
@pep590 4 жыл бұрын
You mentioned about certain languages sounding beautiful. I would say French and Italian...not really Spanish. And I love Spanish and am studying it at the moment.
@brendencrowe8407 4 жыл бұрын
if Italian is in there, Spanish will be right there with it
@Tosse901 4 жыл бұрын
I agree, french and italien are just very melodic and I also see a difference to spanish, which at least in my opinion sounds a little bit more harsh and not that "flowing" sometimes. Not as harsh as german of course, but still.
@pep590 4 жыл бұрын
@@Tosse901 You nailed it.
@jc3drums916 4 жыл бұрын
Accent helps. There's a significant difference between Castilian and Mexican Spanish, for example. Japanese is another language that I think can sound beautiful. Like Italian, the language uses more vowels, which makes it a great language for singing. Having more consonants is one reason why languages like German are considered harsh.
@pep590 4 жыл бұрын
@@CrimeFighter92 Ja, ich mag Deutsch.
@countenanceblog 4 жыл бұрын
@harrydehnhardt5092 4 жыл бұрын
I ws born in Bonn. Lived in Cologne for a couple of years then moved to Frankfurt. I hope you get along with the "Rhineland mentality" and understand their dialect, which is somewhat special. I love it and it makes me smile overtime I hear it somewhere. For me the "Rheinländer" is to Germany what the "Sicilian" is to Italy :)
@countenanceblog 4 жыл бұрын
@@harrydehnhardt5092 I also now married to a Kölnische Frau; She started out as my German tutor. While our focus is obviously Hochdeutsche, she clues me in to the particularities of the Rhenish dialects and nuances. Really, I think Swabia is Germany's Sicily.
@mrcu8176 4 жыл бұрын
Great video !! One of your best ! I love watching your videos !
@benburns5995 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely enjoyed this video and also the first part on Nalf's channel. Would like to see more of this type of content.
@Asgar1205 4 жыл бұрын
i love how everyone is like "customer service is so much better in the US and Canada" from my experience. cashiers have been about the same where i spent most of my time and waiters... I know they just want to be friendly but damn i hate being asked "is everything alright" every 5 minutes when i just want to enjoy my meal without having to stop all the time just to say "all good" :D I still miss Canada though
@chatting573 4 жыл бұрын
Nalf bester Mann!
@Gnarkzsch 4 жыл бұрын
MORE! I have been following both of your channels for a while now. Your YT came up first in my recommendations and I was like "Part 2? Huh? Where is part 1?" and then you were talking about the collab and that made my day!
@Cowboy-in-a-Pink-Stetson 4 жыл бұрын
Tolles Video. Hab' ich sehr interessant gefunden. Ich sehe auch Nick's Videos gerne an und dieser Austausch ist einfach super. Dankeschön. Mehr davon, bitte.
@georgetouliatos5972 4 жыл бұрын
I think American patriotism stems from why Europeans came here in the first place. Early Europeans fled their homeland to escape tyranny, religious persecution, etc. (many reasons Americans tend to take for granted these days). Our forefathers fought for the independence Americans enjoy today. This was drummed into our heads from early childhood (at least for me as I am 71 and brought up in a very different time). We stood and clutched our hearts and recited the "Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag" and the Lords prayer every morning in school. I was born right after WW II when the war was still very fresh in my parents minds and knew the price of freedom. My parents were Greek emigrants who cherished and embraced the American way of life. They knew this was a land of opportunity and instilled that wisdom, that gift, to their children.
@randyfleet9968 4 жыл бұрын
I adamantly concur with Nick, that Germans have a lot to be proud. For example the great musical works that came from there, and those magnificent castles built in the country. Not not least at all my Great-great-Grandfather, Peter Grim, came from there.
@cutlers3618 4 жыл бұрын
but i think it is a difference to say, I am proud of germany than saying I am proud to be german.
@harrydehnhardt5092 4 жыл бұрын
The French Charles de Gaulle once said:" Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first." And I say I say: I agree 100% with the first part but totally disagree with the second. And sometimes there's only a thin line between them. In the US as well as in Germany.
@michaelgoetze2103 4 жыл бұрын
@@harrydehnhardt5092 Why do you disagree with the second part?
@harrydehnhardt5092 4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelgoetze2103 Why do you only agree with the first? To hate other people only because they don't live in the same country you were incidentally born in is pretty pathetic. That's the problem with nationalism.
@jimmym3352 4 жыл бұрын
I'm proud of my German heritage (I also have French heritage, and I have no idea what's on my dad's side). There's this idea that white people shouldn't be proud of their heritage and only minorities are allowed to be proud. I obviously disagree with that. I like to joke my orderliness comes from my German side and my anti-authoritarianism comes from my French side. haha.
@kathleenastley3453 4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed both these videos!
@JMusel 4 жыл бұрын
sehr interessant , bitte part 3 und 4. ;-)
@quentinmunich9819 4 жыл бұрын
You should talk about the staring, all americans complain and no germans is aware.
@pjschmid2251 4 жыл бұрын
What? I’m an American and I’m not sure what you are talking about.
@BlackAdder665 4 жыл бұрын
@@pjschmid2251 He means the infamous "German stare" I guess. P.S. Yes, we do that. :-D
@danielcarroll3358 4 жыл бұрын
Do you mean staring (looking intently) or starring (being a star in a movie)?
@danielfronc4304 4 жыл бұрын
"Staring" dude, it's spelled as staring! Time to hit the edit button. I drew a blank as to what you meant by "starring".
@FiveOClockTea 4 жыл бұрын
It just feels so rude to not look into someone's eye to me 🙈 when people look away and methodically not look at me while passing, I feel like there might be something wrong with me? 😅
@EngelinZivilBO 4 жыл бұрын
Okay your cooperation is paying out, I guess :D you probably could give him German lessons.. :D he need some :D
@joannebarber4845 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for part 3.
@rickhoover6479 4 жыл бұрын
Loved it!!! More, PLEASE!!!
@lollal4901 4 жыл бұрын
Hmm.. in my opinion the individualistic mindset of Americans isn't a good thing. I guess it's the reason why general healthcare doesn't exist, education is so expensive and social ideas are getting called out as "communism". So I favor the collectivistic mindset of society, because I guess it's the mindset where a bigger percentage of people profit.
@runningtraveler1193 4 жыл бұрын
10:33 I only know California, but we have earthquakes here, and walls and houses need to be designed to handle them. I met a Bavarian woman who specifically judged America negatively based on "flimsy walls," but hard, stone walls would just crack.
@evawettergren7492 4 жыл бұрын
Not to mention that getting a piece of stone wall falling on you hurts a lot more than a piece of wood... The japanese built their walls from paper just from that reason I believe. (If you can't prevent an earthquake from crumbling your home, at least make it less painful when it lands on you...)
@samfetter2968 4 жыл бұрын
@@evawettergren7492 actually you can build brick walls/houses that withstand earthquakes just as well as those flimsy ones do. In some cases even better.🤷♂️ It is all a matter of ingeneering and wanting to do it. And i can asure you...if a house breaks down because of an earthquake the one built from stone is still more safe.😏 But feel free to disagree. 😉
@NightDevilMacGeneral 4 жыл бұрын
I lived in an earth quake area in Germany as well and there are certain demands to build quality and structure if you want to build a house there. They are still built from stone and concrete and withstand everything. The skyscrapers in Japan are made from stone for sure as well and still withstand strong earthquakes. The only downside to this is that it is way more expensive to build a house in Germany as there are way more regulations/requirements but it will last you for a/multiple lifetime(s).
@runningtraveler1193 4 жыл бұрын
@@NightDevilMacGeneral Earthquakes in Germany are quite weak compared to California... Germany is "lucky" to get a 4.0... We do those in California two or three times a year. But Japan? They certainly know earthquakes better than California! But I don't know enough about Japan to comment, so I will take your word for it. :)
@runningtraveler1193 4 жыл бұрын
@@samfetter2968 I would wonder if were more a "matter of keeping the cost down" than "engineering and wanting to do it." You think?
@ElderHiker 4 жыл бұрын
That was fun. I enjoyed the back-and-forth comments. You both have effervescent personalities which makes it fun to watch your interaction. Well done.
@ralfkraft5415 4 жыл бұрын
such a good idea to make such a video .. i already followed you both - and now even more. Thanks und Dankeschön ;)
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