REVERSE CULTURE SHOCKS returning to Germany 🇩🇪 from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧

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Kirsten & Joerg: 2 Germans in Britain

Күн бұрын

REVERSE CULTURE SHOCKS returning to Germany 🇩🇪 from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧// In this video, we explore the reverse culture shocks that we experience when returning to Germany from the United Kingdom. We have been living in the UK for more than 8 years now and are surprised how accustomed we have become to certain way here. From differences in social norms, to adjusting to the pace of life and cultural expectations, we cover it in today's video. Join us as we navigate the challenges and surprises. Let us know in the comments if you've experienced any reverse culture shocks when moving back to Germany or visiting from the UK. Kirsten & Joerg
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CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO:
0:00 - Intro
1:44 - Why we moved from Germany to the UK
4:30 - Crossing the border
5:03 - The German Autobahn
6:40 - German Service Stations
8:00 - Shop opening times in Germany
9:47 - You can't buy medicine at German supermarkets
12:14 - There's not much small talk at German tills
14:10 - If you are allergic to certain foods, you have a problem at German restaurants & cafés
16:22 - German villages are very different
17:53 - Churches & churchyards are different
20:02 - There are no real country lanes in Germany
21:27 - Restaurants in Germany are not like a quirky British pub
23:32 - The Germans aren't as colourful as the Brits
26:48 - Outro
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@cat999991 Ай бұрын

I'm from the states and the only time I've been in germany was in Frankfurt airport for a connecting flight. The official did not seem happy, but when he handed back my passport, i said "danke" and then he looked up at me and smiled so brightly. It surprised me. It seemed like such a small thing to say thanks in german. But it meant something to him. And for some reason that small exchange left an impression on me.

@rheingold2000 Ай бұрын

🙏🥰

@michelloenneberga6313 Ай бұрын

aww that's really a nice memory! and yes, it's true- such a little thing means a lot to us. He was happy that an American said "thank you" to him in German. It means that someone takes the time to be nice in a foreign language. And that makes us happy! 🙂🙂

@catrionagarde4410 Ай бұрын

Poor thing was probably stressed out of his mind...

@user-ks8wh5oz5p Ай бұрын

Always learn please and thank you words of country you are visiting. Goes a long way.

@sylviekins Ай бұрын

@@user-ks8wh5oz5pyes, and I try to learn “excuse me” or “pardon me” as well- for when I make a boo boo.😂

@Toadhall22 Ай бұрын

I volunteer for the National Trust in Cornwall. We have many many German visitors. I speak German to them. They are always polite, well behaved and have good manners. They are good ambassadors for their country

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Love this! Of course, you can't always generalise and it was an oversimplification. We know and meet many amazing Germans in Germany.

@sigridbratzke8336 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@marflitts 26 күн бұрын

Wasn't there a German TV soap filmed in Cornwall?

@KirstenJoerg 26 күн бұрын

@@marflitts No, we never had a soap set in Cornwall. A lot of things from the author Rosamunde Pilcher were filmed in Cornwall for German TV but that wasn’t a soap.

@Toadhall22 26 күн бұрын

@@marflitts Yes, it has been a long running TV serial based on the stories of Rosamunde Pilcher

@isusiso581 Ай бұрын

I am a German and stayed in Newcastle for half a year while I was studying and 100% agree with these. Still miss the friendliness in English everyday life a lot. It just adds so much to your happiness, I believe. Also, the pubs! We had such a nice one in our neighbourhood where local blues bands played once a week. I just loved the sense of community and the feeling of belonging in your area it created for me + giving a platform to local artists! In Germany it is more often than not lonely, older men drinking several pints of beer at the counter. Completely different!

@thewealduk9802 Ай бұрын

As a proud Englishman, to hear positive comments from two lovely Germans is high praise indeed.

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Thank you! We want to stress again that it’s less about praise and what is good or bad about a country which is why we mentioned again that we love Germany so much. It’s just a reverse culture shock video which happens to everyone living abroad for years. We also had the very same living in Egypt and visiting Germany twice a year as you simply become so immersed in the culture of another country.

@martingerlitz1162 Ай бұрын

Absolutely! You can be! I have to visit UK again just for feelgood 😊

@anthonyferris8912 26 күн бұрын

Makes a change from those UK loathing remoner KZfaq sites who remind us how terrible we as a country are.

@jintsfan 13 күн бұрын

Your grasp of English is brilliant ! It is marvellous to see you are relaxed and enjoying your time living in Britain as we have been hearing so much negativity from people born here saying that EU countries are so much better. That wasn’t the case before the Brexit vote of course. 🇬🇧🇩🇪

@misst.e.a.187 4 күн бұрын

@@anthonyferris8912 Yes, I've got really tired of the bashers who boast of having escaped years ago and would never set foot here again. Good riddance, I sez

@carlatassi Ай бұрын

Maby I'm wrong but I think the Germans are all about being efficient and the British are all about being comfortable 🤭❤🤗

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Haha yes Germans are quite efficient and this is definitely something we miss but we wanted to talk about reverse culture shocks but you can trust us there’s a lot of German in us lol.

@m.c.master4622 Ай бұрын

That's a lovely way to put it, Carla.

@bookprincess612 Ай бұрын

PERFECTLY EXPLAINED - I say this as a German.

@caroledrury1411 Ай бұрын

We have definitely gotten used to New England being now here longer than we had been in France. Though I was born in France and lived there most of my childhood, when I went back it wasn’t as comfortable. I think that going back is very difficult for most people. Though I thought I would always go back, we are now at the conclusion that perhaps we will stay in New England because we’ve gotten used to the ways and the good things that are here. Thanks for a great episode explaining bi cultural differences and why you prefer England.

@dagmaryork4940 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@Goodness726 Ай бұрын

People run our country down but I love living in the Uk x we are socially friendly but awkward with it 😂 I love how we can walk on ancient tracks, our old beautiful churches, our moss covered stone walls , little things that are free but lifts your soul x thank you for reaffirming this cause news can bring you down

@lindacampbell540 Ай бұрын

😂😂socially awkward…..nobody beats the British sense of humour! Hang in there❤and take a break from the news

@DorthyConti 20 күн бұрын

❤I AM FROM THE USA AND I LOVE EVERYTHING ENGLAND ITS AMAZING.

@michaelibk418 8 күн бұрын

Ich bin immer wieder beeindruckt wie absolut akzentfrei Kirsten spricht. Manche Leute haben einfach ein Ohr für Sprache und den Klang der Sprache, wunderschön.

@KirstenJoerg 5 күн бұрын

Vielen lieben Dank!

@misst.e.a.187 4 күн бұрын

There is an indefinable inflection, that if you didn't know she's German, you wouldn't easily guess where she's from

@marciajohnson3350 Ай бұрын

I have grown so fond of you both. The best thing about today's video is that you chose to come to a new country and are appreciating what it has to offer. You are not trying to change its uniqueness.

@VionaBee Ай бұрын

It's so nice to hear Jörg talk equally as you Kirsten, because usually he's more the quiet one. I've seen your previous videos on differences between Germany and UK and loved them very much, so this new one is a great addition. Here is to another 8 years in UK, and may you spend them in bliss and happiness. 😊

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Hahah yes, this is the real Jörg and I love it.

@VionaBee Ай бұрын

@@KirstenJoerg Please encourage him to talk more, he's so good on these topics. Part two would be welcomed. 😊

@lisejacquelinerigault2575 Ай бұрын

Yes, Joerg was full of life and wit today! Lovely to hear.

@AngelaTopping Ай бұрын

You're both so lovely, really sweet people.

@Hayley-dm2je Ай бұрын

@@KirstenJoerg Keep being real Joerg & Kirsten will keep on loving you forever! Hehe :)

@susanfoster4303 Ай бұрын

I enjoy seeing you both. I'm going to Germany in June to visit my granddaughter who married a German boy she met in college. I've never been in Europe and my son is taking me for my 80th birthday. He believes I will love it there. I probably will as I'm an old soul. Ha Ha

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

You will love it so much - have a great time!

@ulrikemanke6616 Ай бұрын

I prefer the shops being closed on Sundays. I live in Ireland, and the shops used to be closed on Sundays too, but not anymore. It was much nicer when, one day a week, everything slows down. Also, I think German doesn't lend itself to chatting. English is much easier in that respect, and I do enjoy the chats too.

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree especially in this world where everything is accessible all the time and we are constantly on our phones, a slow and quiet Sunday is more important than ever.

@lidiapolomskatomes5888 Ай бұрын

A w Polsce dzień święty się świeci .

@marygee3981 Ай бұрын

❤ yes, remembering slow Sundays. A fire in the livingroom a roast in the oven after church.

@retha1875 Ай бұрын

I live in Texas and our stores were also closed on Sundays until 1990 or so. We also had what was called blue laws and if a grocery store was open, you could only buy food. Nothing else. That changed to. And almost all stores are open 24/7 now.

@marysmyth8288 Ай бұрын

Thank you both for sharing your Contrasting views. Most interesting to hear Mary Canada 🇨🇦

@bluenote7946 Ай бұрын

I live in Germany and everything is true! Even we Germans notice that people are becoming increasingly unfriendly. A very negative attitude to life has arisen. And so it happens that more and more pubs, bars and cafes are closing because people don't go there anymore. I have a house in a village and an apartment in the city. There are no shops in the village anymore. People just go to the supermarket and the street is empty, you don't see anyone. In the city you only greet your neighbors but you don't talk to each other. Things used to be different.

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Yes though I really think it depends on where you live - usually in smaller villages where we come from (in Germany) everyone knows each other. It actually can be a big problem in the UK because people move so much whereas in Germany people tend to stay in their homes. Yes, sadly more and more German villages have few shops.

@jmcmurrah Ай бұрын

There are fewer small shops, because everyone is shopping on Amazon. I boycott it.

@Rita-cm7zc Ай бұрын

Same over here in the Netherlands.

@lyndamarland9405 Ай бұрын

Oh that’s so sad 😞

@alexandraschindele4229 Ай бұрын

Hallo ihr Lieben, ich lebe anscheinend in einer rosaroten Blase. Ich bin rundum glücklich und zufrieden. Ich habe einen wundervollen Lebenspartner, eine tolle Familie, unterhaltsame und gute Freunde. Ich bin soweit gesund, kann meinen Hobbys nachgehen. Ich bin nicht reich, muss aber nicht jeden Pfennig umdrehen. Ich freue mich auch an Kleinigkeiten, es muss nix Großes sein, es darf auch mal ein wundervoller Sonnenuntergang oder schön gefärbte Blätter im Herbst zum Erleben sein. Ich bin jeden Tag dankbar, gesund aufstehen zu dürfen und einen neuen Tag zu erleben. Das Leben kann kürzer sein, als man denkt. Ich habe einen sehr engen Freund an Krebs verloren und er war noch nicht einmal 30. Ich glaube, wenn man seine Mitte gefunden hat und mit sich zufrieden ist, sich realistische Ziele steckt, niemandem etwas missgönnt und auch mal fünf gerade lässt, was sich nicht ändern lässt, dann strahlt man das auch aus. Ein freundliches Lächeln auf dem Gesicht hat auch noch nie geschadet. Ich komme aus Franken, die sind als nicht so freundlich oder kommunikativ bekannt. Offen gesagt, kann ich mich nicht beklagen, dass mir Menschen oft ruppig oder unverschämt kommen. Klar gibts auch mal einen Ausreißer (sehr selten), ich denke mir da nur, wer weiß, was diesem Menschen gerade für eine Laus über die Leber gelaufen ist. Ich bin da großzügig und gestehe meiner Umwelt auch mal einen schlechten Tag zu. Ich genieße den Sonntag, wenn ich etwas Schönes mit meiner Familie oder Freunden unternehmen kann. Ich glaube, das Vorausplanen nimmt man in Deutschland mit der Muttermilch auf. Es kommt selten vor, dass was fehlt und sonntags der Wunsch besteht, was einzukaufen. Ich habe immer Vorräte und bin da flexibel. Mittlerweile gibt es bei uns bei Bauernhöfen Automaten, wo man ihre Selbsterzeugnisse kaufen kann. Ich zahle gerne einen kleinen Beitrag, wenn die Toilettenanlage dafür sauber ist. Früher waren die Toiletten einfach widerlich auf Rasthöfen oder Parkplätzen. Ich wohne am Stadtrand von Nürnberg in einer Marktgemeinde (Feucht) und wir haben Gott sei Dank noch viele Geschäfte und Ärzte in ausreichender Menge und Vielfalt. Ansonsten ist Nürnberg nicht weit, 11 Minuten mit der S-Bahn. Für mich hat unsere Landschaft auch Ihren Reiz. Ich brauche nur in die Fränkische Schweiz zu fahren. Auch in meiner Heimatgemeinde, die Schwarzachklamm www.schwarzachklamm-nuernberg.de/ ist für mich sehenswert. Trotzdem fahre ich auch gerne woanders hin, um Eindrücke zu sammeln. Leider kann ich nicht überall wohnen, wo es schön ist. Deswegen genieße ich Urlaub und zu Hause ist zu Hause. Und öfter gehe ich auf Reisen, wenn ich Videos von Ihnen oder anderen KZfaqrn sehe. Vielen Dank für Ihre Mühe dafür, uns an Ihr leben teilnehmen zu lassen. Ich wünsche Ihnen eine gute Zeit und danke. Viele Grüße aus Franken Alexandra

@MJ-in-Canada Ай бұрын

Kirsten, I think you truly do have a German heart and an English heart. ♥♥Together, those two hearts beat as one. I’m sure the same is true of Joerg.

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Thanks so much - yes, that's definitely true.

@nancythomas2193 Ай бұрын

Yes, I would say you have become an hybrid

@rheingold2000 Ай бұрын

Ich bin wirklich schockiert soviele Kommentare zu lesen in denen von "deutschen oder englischen Herzen" die Rede ist. Hier sogar von "deutschem Blut". Und ich dachte oder hoffte zumindest es gäbe nur " menschliche.Herzen" und "menschliches Blut" Wie naiv von mir. Ich bin, seit ich dieses Video und all die Kommentare (von ein paar Ausnahmen abgesehen) gesehen und gelesen habe, sehr deprimiert. @@beverly9

@wolfgangharden61 28 күн бұрын

@@rheingold2000 es gibt eine tiefe seelische Verbindung zwischen den Angelsachsen und den Deutschen,zumindest aus dem Norden.Das ist auch an den Dialekten zu erkennen.Vor der Eroberung Englands durch die Normannen aus dem heutigen Frankreich sprachen die Engländer einen Dialekt,der eng verwandt war mit Friesland und den heutigen Niederlanden.

@twigletz7384 Ай бұрын

You've made me realise how friendly we Brits are - I tend to take it for granted. I live on the South coast of England (we are generally deemed to be the least friendly people in the UK!) but even in my little local Sainsbury's shop, I have built a rapport with the staff. They recognise me and ask about my day, apologise if I have had to wait and wish me good day when I leave. They come across as thoughtful and kind. I have seen them help disabled people pack their shopping and accompany them to the door. One could cynically say this is training and a ploy to up the company profile - but it works! What's wrong with showing gratitude for shopping at their establishment? It makes my day a little better.

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Yes that’s also the case in German villages of course - everyone knows each other and the shop assistants will always talk to you. I so agree about your last point.

@user-my1rq9jp9d Ай бұрын

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@jasonsmart3482 Ай бұрын

I feel that after all the sad history our two counties have had we have turned the corner and now Germans and the British see how much more they have in common than they ever realized. After the USA and South Africa I have visited Germany more than any other country and there is so much to enjoy. Greetings to you both.

@rheingold2000 Ай бұрын

Dear jasonsmart. Vielen vielen lieben Dank für diesen Kommentar. Er macht mein Herz ein wenig leichter nach all dem, was ich über Deutschland hier erfahren mußte. Ganz herzliche Grüße aus Deutschland verbunden mit dem Wunsch, dass deine Empathie und Freundlichkeit dir erhalten bleibt. 😘

@lyndagray5937 Ай бұрын

Hi Kirsten and Joerg. I enjoyed your sit down chat with us all. So refreshing. I’m British born and bred, a Yorkshire lass and it’s so nice to hear you talk about the many aspects of the UK that you enjoy. I remember the days when our shops did close on Sundays. We went to church, had our Sunday lunch (roast beef with Yorkshire puds) and then went to the park with our parents. Happy days! But I think the old saying ‘There’s no place like home’ comes to mind and you may find the pull of your family and homeland will take you back to Germany some day. But it would be lovely if you decide to make the UK your forever home. Come live in Yorkshire. Friendliest folk on earth 😀. You’d be so welcome. But I’m sure Germany is lovely too. ❤❤

@lisejacquelinerigault2575 Ай бұрын

I came from France to UK in 1967 and left in 2011, but I am to go back soon as I miss 'home'. When I arrived it was a very different England, very British in its traditions and culture. Everything was 'dead' on a Sunday....I loved the traditional Sunday lunch and high tea later after walking the dogs of my then boyfriend...By Kirsten & Joerg account Germany is very similar to where I now live in France, villages are shadows of their former selves, people shop in soulless out of town shopping centres. I loved Yorkshire, the Dales, the moors, the villages...Hope it all remains the same for a long time?

@lyndagray5937 Ай бұрын

@@lisejacquelinerigault2575 That is so true and very sad. Times have changed so much and, in my humble opinion, not for the better. The Yorkshire Dales are beautiful as are the North Yorkshire Moors. Sadly we are losing a lot of our British traditions but I hope when you return you can enjoy life here again. I live in a village. We don’t have many facilities, only a village shop and post office but we have a lively community who organise lots of typically British events, annual bonfire, flower show, summer gala, Christmas carolling etc. I hope it can continue. We must preserve our traditions. Sending you greetings from Yorkshire.

@charliegardner6804 Ай бұрын

Totally agree with you regarding Yorkshire. In my next life I'm coming back as a Yorkshireman.

@janettehunter6479 Ай бұрын

I’m sorry to hear abt the graveyards, being from Australia we love the old (comparatively) graves. I love seeing your videos @ it was interesting to hear the differences you find. When I went to Japan I understood why a lot of germans went to work there as everything was so exacting @ ran like clockwork.

@jennytilley3755 Ай бұрын

Here in many Yorkshire villages, we still go to the Church, eat full Sunday Yorkshire pudding dinners, and take the kids for walks, or to the park. Our local church and club means we have a community. Plus a small busy high street.

@patriciaheath1894 Ай бұрын

Great interesting video.I lived in Germany for six years and loved it. Germans make good friends…..friends for life. Cheers from California 😎🇺🇸😎

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

So glad to hear and that’s really true! If you make friends there, you will have them forever.

@irishussong8197 Ай бұрын

As a German, I do agree, it’s not so easy to make friends, but they are mostly friends for life❤️

@englishrose1957 Ай бұрын

I have lived in the UK when younger and still go for holidays. You are so right. Brits are very friendly and the atmosphere is cosy I love the shops being open on a Sunday. Love the beautiful countryside. Supermarkets are so great. Love England for ever 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 All the best for you 2

@thewealduk9802 Ай бұрын

Thank you, lovely comments.

@ineszankow3960 Ай бұрын

Ich liebe Eure wunderbaren Videos. Habe sie alle gesehen und genieße nun jeden Tag mit meinem Mann, Teatime mit dem wunderschönen Geschirr von Burleigh. Es macht die Welt für uns schöner und lichtvoller und lässt uns den Wahnsinn im Außen leichter ertragen. Vielen lieben Dank für die Inspirationen, liebe Kirsten und lieber Jörg. ALLES LIEBE 🙏

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Mensch ist das lieb, dankeschön! Ja, ist das Burleigh Geschirr nicht toll? So schön, dass es euch auch gefällt und ihr es zu Hause genießt. Ganz liebe Grüße

@gracemccartin194 Ай бұрын

Thanks for your honesty. I am half German and half English ancestry and live in the US. I do think the pace of life is a bit fast here and was not happy that stores started to remain open on Sundays but I must admit that being able to pick up eggs or aspirin anytime is a nice convenience. I suppose it’s what you get use to. Just watching videos of the UK makes me want to live there…it is so beautiful. People seem kinder. 🥰 GraceHolly from Ohio..US

@tenamedley7200 Ай бұрын

I moved to France from America after college and lived in Paris for several years. During the time I was away, I spoke very little English because I hung out with the French and not expats. Best decision ever!

@norfolkenchants8090 Ай бұрын

Hedgerows - in the U.K. farmers and councils are encouraged, and sometimes given financial incentives to maintain existing hedgerows and plant new ones. The reason is to provide a habitat for wildlife and to absorb pollution. More recently farmers have been encouraged to leave uncultivated strips of land next to a hedge to encourage more wildlife, pollinators and biodiversity.

@ecojo Ай бұрын

I am English and I loved it when I was a kid in the 70’s and 80’s the shops did shut on a Sunday, and all the years before then of course. I have lived in North Yorkshire all my life…You went to Thornton Le Dale and Malton which is where I live currently but I am moving to the Yorkshire Dales near Grassington all very beautiful and you did a video there. I enjoyed watching you there. Pubs are very English and York has over 300! So, what I am saying is that I realise I am very lucky to live my county and I appreciate your kind words about England. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 I really enjoy your videos and your perfect English. You’re a pleasure to watch.❤ Joanne

@sylviekins Ай бұрын

I am from New Zealand originally, and it was a huge thing when the shops opened on Saturday, let alone Sunday. Now we expect things to be available at all times!

@sejabop Ай бұрын

I always get so excited when I see you post a new video! And I love how Joerg says things that make me laugh so hard! Like when he was talking about going through the check out at a grocery store in Germany and if you say "hello" to the cashier they panic!! hahahaha!!! You two are my absolute favorite couple, you always have me smiling and laughing!

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Haha thank you! Of course it was a total exaggeration!

@sejabop Ай бұрын

@@KirstenJoerg I know but that's what makes it so funny! 😂

@Blessedgirl1955 Ай бұрын

I got tickled at that part too, I loved seeing Joerg's funny side shine through. Love them both so much!

@amandatrayes5272 Ай бұрын

I lived w/ my parents in London when I was 9 & 15. This shaped me so much -- and so I moved back to London (to live & work) when I was 36. Best 5 years of my life. When I moved back to the U.S., I just about died. Total reverse culture shock. It's been more than 10 years and I am still adjusting!

@lawriefoster5587 Ай бұрын

Come live in NW Philadelphia!!

@judiemjacobson4613 Ай бұрын

I don't know if there is such a thing as reincarnation but if there is I want my second life to be in england. I just love the scenery and the homes and the culture. I am 81 but if I was younger I would definitely be moving to England and you guys made it sound even more attractive I live in the United States and things are so different here than when I grew up and it is not a happy place to live anymore. You have to make your own happiness and not be bothered by some of the difficulties. I have been both to Canada and Israel but I have also lived in Hawaii and it is a very different culture than the mainland USA. I love being immersed in different cultures

@amandatrayes5272 Ай бұрын

@@lawriefoster5587 I live just outside Philadelphia, actually....

@dragonfly9209 Ай бұрын

@@judiemjacobson4613 The US is huge--and it depends on where you live. I've been living in North Central Texas for the past few decades, and people are very happy here. It's a nice area with very friendly people--life is good here.

@susandelongis885 Ай бұрын

I moved from the Chicago area to Southern CA 12 yrs ago and have given up hope of ever adjusting! 😊. I guess The U.S. is so huge it really depends where you live, but I don’t think there is a more friendly place than Chicago (though tragically changing fast.) I’ve loved everything about The U.K. My whole life and love Kirsten and Joerg so much! Both times I way fortunate to travel in England I adored it and didn’t want to leave. If not for family, I would have loved to stay. I think my love of England began as a child hearing my dad’s stories. He was stationed in England with the Air Corp during The War and loved it too, kind of unusual given he came from an Italian family. He did a gorgeous oil painting of an English village I’ve always treasured. Maybe deep bonds were formed in those days when their lives were constantly at risk for one another. ❤️🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧

@mariedupuis7802 Ай бұрын

Curiously the more I have watched your video the more I think Germany is close from my country, France ! The villages are deserted too, people don t often smile when you go shopping, most of shops are closed on sundays, most of churches are closed etc...When I went to London many years ago, I have seen that people were very polite, liked to help when I were lost, and have a good sense of humor which I have liked so much. Keep on enjoying being in UK and have a nice week end ❤

@lisejacquelinerigault2575 Ай бұрын

I am Franco/British and agree entirely with you. Kirsten & Joerg's description of Germany reminded me so much of the Normandy where I live now.....I miss not living in UK after 50 years there....

@malikakaci55 Ай бұрын

Oui, j'y ai vu beaucoup de similitudes, je suis franco-canadienne et j'ai moi aussi ces chocs chaque fois que je vais en France ce qui n'est pas le cas lorsque je suis en Angleterre mon pays préféré entre tous en Europe.

@lizzieb6027 Ай бұрын

My son who is in his early twenties has been to Germany many times now. He studied German at school and loves to try it out but everyone immediately starts speaking in English when they realise where he is from 😂😂😂😂. He loves Germany and has always found everyone to be lovely and friendly. I have been a couple of times and are going to Bavaria again later this year! Your my favourite you tubers and I look forward to your downloads, you bring calm and relaxation to this mad world.❤

@Steffie8110 Ай бұрын

Hi kirsten and Joerg. I used to have a German neighbour she never said much to me but she used to pass chocolate and oranges over the fence to me when l was in the garden and call my cat liebling. 😃🤗❤

@faiththrower7951 Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@merrymuriel Ай бұрын

As a French lady who lived in England for 11 years, I share your views about the lovely countryside, the beautiful churches (in France they are also closed most of the time), pubs with their special athmosphere that french cafes lack, some of the english cooking: pies, full english breakfast…and people are nice too. 😊

@bingojacobs7202 7 күн бұрын

Hahahaha, ihr seid so soo höflich, diplomatisch, süß und sympathisch! Und entweder, ihr ergänzt euch naturgemäß so toll, wie es rüberkommt oder ihr habt eine gute Regie... - euer Zusammenspiel ist auf jeden Fall göttlich lebendig und harmonisch und für uns Zuschauer herzerfrischend 😍! Eure Beiträge sind ein riesig großes Geschenk !!! Tausend Dank an euch !!

@KirstenJoerg 5 күн бұрын

Haha danke! Wir haben keine Regie und haben dieses Video einfach in einem Take durchgefilmt. Liebe Grüße

@tonyatucciclark2195 Ай бұрын

The highlight of my week ❤

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Tonya!

@nualakirk9857 Ай бұрын

My brother moved to America, and the thing he missed most about the U.K. was liquorice all sorts, so when my mother visited she brought him a big box. He foolishly left them on the coffee table and went to bed. Overnight his greedy labrador ate the lot!!!!!!!! Lots of emergency dog walks followed....... hopefully a lesson was learned.

@juliairwin4481 Ай бұрын

Oh no! But thanks for the laugh 😅

@wife97 Ай бұрын

Something similar happened to my son. I sent him back to Mexico from New York with pizza and Entenmann's chocolate chip cookies. When he got home, his beagle managed to get into his luggage and ate the pizza (and the aluminum foil wrap) and the cookies!

@lsikciws1854 Ай бұрын

I haven't lived in the UK since the early 2000's,but still greatly miss Jelly Babies! And the tea.

@dottiebaker6623 Ай бұрын

It seems many of us have a dog story concerning sweets. One Christmas vacation my four siblings and I went home, and I brought my collie/German Shepard mix dog. On Christmas Eve we baked a huge plate of cookies, and because they were still hot from the oven, we left the plate on the kitchen table and went to bed. When we got up on Christmas morning, no one could find the cookies, and we finally realized my dog had eaten them all without ever disturbing the plate!

@carolinemunro1557 Ай бұрын

Great blog. It's very interesting hearing about your life in Germany 🇩🇪

@ruthmckee4905 Ай бұрын

Having lived away from the UK for the last 20 years I do have culture shock when returning. I feel like I have lost the skill of living there because so much has changed. But when you talk of the some of these wonderful British things I have a deep feeling of home sickness. Thanks for enjoying my country so much. I have had lovely times in Germany too and admire the German people so much.

@birgitbauer6312 Ай бұрын

Sie haben so eine liebenswerte und sympathische Art die Dinge zu sehen, dass man das Gefühl hat, Sie schon ewig als Vertraute zu haben. Ich grüße Sie herzlich❤

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Dankeschön! Liebe Grüße

@Irmchen11 Ай бұрын

I enjoyed your chat and had to smile quite often. Here in Australia you can shop 7 days a week and often till late at night, especially, as I live in a tourist area. Aspirin etc. also available in our Supermarkets. I find life is more relaxed. Germans in Germany seem to be always stressed. They’re so, shall we say, orderly. I missed Curry Wurst. Konditorei and Baker. The cakes here have improved over the years but but when I see pictures of German cakes, I miss them. Love your videos, you’re doing such a fantastic job.

@jessicastrideart Ай бұрын

Thankyou for such a positive description of the UK. ❤️ I love living in this country and feel lucky to live here. I don’t like how other British people can moan about it so much! They need to watch this video!😊

@gdok6088 Ай бұрын

I share your love of the UK and feel very lucky to live here. Kirsten and Joerg highlight so many of the charming things that I love about England.

@maryoleary2037 Ай бұрын

Sounds like you really enjoy the UK. I'm Canadian, but have spent extensive time in both England and Germany. I agree that British people are more friendly, life is less rigid and the villages are pretty with decent services. What I like about Germany is the efficiency and organization. Everything runs so well. Also, I prefer German food....the breads in Germany are incredible.

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Oh yes, the bread in the UK is so bad. We absolutely LOVE Germany. Every country has good and bad.

@gdok6088 Ай бұрын

@@KirstenJoerg More independent bakeries/shops that sell wonderful artisan bread are popping up around the UK

@robertwilson738 Ай бұрын

@@gdok6088 Many have never gone away. I get fabulous bread in my small town from the baker on the High Street who proclaims to have been baking on the premises since 1879.

@robertwilson738 Ай бұрын

@@KirstenJoerg This is such a vast generalisation. You are probably right if you just pick from a supermarket shelf any of the mass produced stuff from mass producing bakeries. The small independent bakeries produce bread as good as anywhere in my experience.

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Of course - sadly it's not accessible everywhere.@@robertwilson738

@julespaints Ай бұрын

In the uk, we used to close shops on a Sunday and Thursday afternoons. Sundays were always family time. How did we ever survive! 😊

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

I know!

@bubblemummy1 Ай бұрын

Such an interesting video! It's nice to hear someone say something positive about the UK for a change. Joerg is very funny, and Kirsten so sweet. Xxx

@magswhilby2925 Ай бұрын

I love you both although i am from a little village in the north of Ireland called Greyabbey i am so glad you both love England so much i hope you both stay with us in the uk for a very long time ❤❤

@kimberlyperrotis8962 Ай бұрын

The hedged countryside of England is unique. Decades ago, National Geographic had an article about the unique ecosystems that developed around these hedges since the Medieval period. I’ve never been able to find that article again, unfortunately. Even then, the article said that the hedged landscape was under threat, it’s a shame. Those modern commercial mega-farmers don’t want anything like hedges to impede the progress of their farming machines. This landscape is historic and special, it should be preserved as much as possible.

@DH-iq4zf Ай бұрын

Thank you for another wonderful video! It’s always great to see you! We are a German family living in Germany, however, I can relate to everything you said. We love the UK and just returned from a holiday in Cornwall and London and yes, I absolutely miss those country lanes, the hedges, the old houses, the colors, the friendliness, the food, the landscape… basically everything. And even in London our dog had the time of his life! The staff in the hotel and in restaurants are so dog friendly.

@harley8680 Ай бұрын

I learned so much from your video. I live in Michigan with relatives in the UK (England and Scotland) who visit quite frequently. It sounds like there are many similarities America has with England. My cousin in Dorking, England is a celiac and has been on a gluten free diet since the late 1980's. He once got terrible ill after eating out because someone in the kitchen used a knife meant for the lamb to cut the bread. I wish we could go back to things being closed on Sunday (and holidays) as it was that way long ago! Frankenmuth. Michigan is about 1.5 hours away and a quaint little German town. German's (and Polish) are the cleanest and hardworking people I think!! Years ago when I worked at a high school, the German exchange students always missed "good bread" and could not find it in the store here. P.S. Joerg is really a humorous man! Great video!

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Yes, I think if you're celiac and highly allergic it might not be a good idea to eat at a restaurant where they serve all kinds of food. Yes, sadly the bread in the UK is not to our taste.

@maryoleary2037 Ай бұрын

I agree that bread in the USA is pretty grim, but bread is wonderful and wholesome in Germany. I'm Canadian and when I vacation in the USA, I take yeast with me and bake my own bread, because that is the only way I can get a good loaf.

@lorrilewis2178 Ай бұрын

If you want good bread in the USA, you have to go to a dedicated bakery. Although my grocery store does carry La Brea bread, which is very good.

@lindapayne1595 Ай бұрын

My sister, living in Germany, always says "the pavements roll up in Germany on a Sunday". Love visiting them, the only thing I find, garden centres, lovely as they are, have nowhere to sit and have coffee. Favourite thing, early morning warm brotchen, yummy. Agree re shopping and cashiers. As for the autobahn, had the fright of my life when found my dear brother in law was cruising at 150 km !!! Lovely listening to you both.

@juliairwin4481 Ай бұрын

I would have been scared too on the autobahn. I really don't like driving on our freeways here in America.

@lisareatherford8097 Ай бұрын

Our son and daughter in law was stationed in Germany for about 4 years and then now back in the USA and they said they miss the slower pace and they really miss how everyone drives in Germany they say seems a lot more common sense with the drivers in Germany but that would come from the training they get in Germany compared to us in the USA ….

@mariannekrieg7060 Ай бұрын

I'm afraid Switzerland looks like, unfortunaly, like Germany 😂. For the German part in any case... The French and Italian speaking parts are definitely more friendly 😊. Thanks Kirsten and Jörg for sharing these feelings... Best wishes from a French speaking Swiss woman "exiled" in Bern 😂❤

@DeborahMaufer Ай бұрын

As an American who spent 5.5 years in Zürich, I have to agree with you! Much of what Kirsten & Jörg described sounded familiar, except for the lack of shops. I do still miss the bread! 😄

@jacquelineinostroza9636 Ай бұрын

I live in the french part of Switzerland, and must say I feel the exact oposit : here people are stressed,unpolite,agressiv and durty When travelling to the german part Thun, Berrn and so on, I feel people are smiling, the cars stop to let you cross the street, they say hello even if they don't know you.....

@knowthyselfandyoullknowthe8216 Ай бұрын

I lived in Zurich and in a tiny village near the Gothard tunnel and loooooooooved those places although yes people are more rigid but they have to otherwise it will become a big mess, I come from a country from the south and I hated having dirty streets and people too friendly that they mess with your life, so the germanic approach was freeing...I guess there's a price to pay for everything. I also loved Locarno and lugano, the best of both worlds the italian switzerland I guess.

@knowthyselfandyoullknowthe8216 Ай бұрын

@@jacquelineinostroza9636 I live in France and I hear you it's difficult the french mentality, loved the german switzerland where I lived for 2 years and yes the car stop to let you cross the street it's just a dream we can't have here in France, I miss all that. I also lived near the Lake Constance (Bregenz) in Austria and it was a dream too...

@martingerlitz1162 Ай бұрын

Yes, lovely Britain always makes me feel so well. Especially the customs. Nice chat in Britain. Had a smile on my face. Frankfurt customs wanted to cut off my family (my kids!) from the queue since the guy wanted to close his desk. Kids started to cry and customs started to yell at us until they realized the protest of us and the people. I am German and lived in Britain for years.

@annmarielamb7748 Ай бұрын

Glad your starting video showcases you guys in historical costume too. It is so important a part of you two.

@JJ-of1ir Ай бұрын

I enjoyed your Reverse Culture Shocks video. You are such a delightful couple I hope you stay in the UK and make videos for a long time to come. I do like to sit down with a cup of tea - and a biscuit of course - to watch your next adventure. Making the videos must be hard work and I appreciate the effort you put into them for us. THANK YOU!

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@katerina1936 Ай бұрын

Oh my god, absolutely spot on! That is what I always try to convey to my German friends when coming home from an English vacation. No one believes me, they think it is only because my "holiday mindset".. Little do they know. England operates more from a heart-base.

@sonjagatto9981 Ай бұрын

What is heart-base supposed to mean. I live in Canada and I miss Germany. Some English people here in retail will say...here you go Love. I may not know the person and I find it over the top...smile and think to myself isn't that a bit to friendly. Just like asking "hi, how are you" and they really don't care and walk on. Takes time to get used to as well. Germans in general do not like Smalltalk. Notice: Even in Germany when a shopkeeper or salesperson is bored they often want to talk to you the customer to kill their time. If you sit on the cash register in the supermarket you should move things quickly. In Canada some people do not care if there is a lineup behind them and have a conversation with the cashier. I also do not want a service station on the Autobahn to be a Shopping centre. I used to drive between Nuernberg and Muenchen...a few Years back. I don't see a problem. It was always clean and nice. Here many things are badly cared for and always just bad fast food and Donuts. I miss German food and fine Pastries and also the French, Swiss and Austrian way of life. However, I never really lived in England in a small village and it seems to be very nice. However if you never see much else it surely must be boring. Best wishes to Germany and England. 💖💖💖💖

@snow-white1853 Ай бұрын

Kirsten and Joerg ,thank you for for sharing with us living in GB 🇬🇧and Germany 🇩🇪!🥰

@maryhall3722 Ай бұрын

My sister lived in Germany for a few years. On her return to the uk she missed tge quiet Sundays: no washing pegged out or lawnmowers and heavy tools grinding away, just peace n quiet. She also thought the quality of food in restaurants in Germany was better. She said she initially thought German people were rude, by not having conversational niceties, but that improved with her learning the language. People were helpful if she was trying to learn the language. Even so, they have a natural 'reserve' which is quaint in it's own way.

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Oh this is what we so miss here: no lawn mowers on a Sunday and so on. Just quietness. We don’t thin Germans are rude at all, just more reserved and when you make friends there you make them for life.

@cuddlemuff6632 Ай бұрын

Kirsten your filming gets better every time I watch one of your videos. The intro in the English countryside is absolutely spectacular! It's so interesting to hear you both chat about the culture shock differences of shop opening times on Sundays, availability/price of non-prescription drugs in pharmacies, pubs and even graveyards! You are captivating and Joerg's new word "niceliness" is actually really cute! Glad you still enjoy the chattiness and quirkiness of living in Britain.

@dereksmithvoiceover Ай бұрын

I absolutely LOVE your videos please do not go back to Germany.Your content is so nice nothing horrible.Very relaxing and both of you are natural story tellers. Personally I’d love to live in Germany especially Berlin. Fascinating city especially the DDR years.Used to travel to Germany a lot during my time as British Airways Cabin Crew.Loved night stops. I find Germany to be clean very efficient everything works.I also find the people friendly.One of my favourite countries.

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Aww hahah we don't know yet but we LOVE Germany and will forever love it.

@katikruhn6616 Ай бұрын

We are Finns living in Switzerland in our third year now, and you hit the nail on the head with this video! First, you have the honeymoon period, then you start to miss home, then your new home becomes the new normal. We just visited Finland over Easter, and we start to notice the big little differences :) The strangest thing is when you start to notice that your own country keeps changing while you live abroad...

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Oh yes, exactly that! I think others living abroad can relate the most. It's less that you don't love your country of origin (we love Germany so much) but just the fact that you get so immersed in the culture and the ways in the country you live that it feels strange when you visit your own country again :)

@patkilmurray4702 Ай бұрын

How I love you both and I found this so interesting. I've lived in Germany and it's all so true! I do however adore German sausage with German mustard, nothing beats it. I'm so proud that you appreciate our lovely Country, you certainly highlight the very best of it, its not all as lovely but you certainly live in one of the nicest Counties. ❤❤

@cindyenglert.az51 Ай бұрын

I just happened upon your channel today and I’m so glad! I’ve been watching several of your videos and they are so enjoyable! I’m from Arizona in the states and we’ve traveled to England several times and Germany once and enjoyed every minute.

@archiebald4717 6 күн бұрын

The most charming couple on yt.

@KirstenJoerg 6 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

@LizzLunney Ай бұрын

After living in Germany for ten years whenever I go back to UK the TAPS drive me crazy. These single hot and cold taps, often very difficult to fit hands under the water flow and only a choice between burning hot water and freezing cold that cannot be mixed. Germany always has sensible taps! Also, better bread - UK bread is called toast here.

@dianebaker5243 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this lovely chat both.🥰🥰

@antoniaswift3995 Ай бұрын

I am enjoying this so very much. I grew up in Australia and moved to America and I know exactly what you speak of. I believe we as "transplants" have the best of both worlds. Thank you both what a delight!

@PlantbasedSilvi Ай бұрын

Was sind die Unterschiede in Austalien und USA? What is the different beetween Australia and USA?

@lilianadiaz5006 4 күн бұрын

Qué maravilloso relato comparativo entre ambos países…aprendí muchísimo las diferencias ya que solo conozco a través de viajes cortos ; los videos me enseñan sin salir de casa , por favor no dejen de mostrarnos la belleza y costumbres de un país tan lejano para mí.Eternamente agradecida desde 🇦🇷

@tanyapayzant5261 Ай бұрын

That was really interesting. I have a severe allergy to all nuts and shellfish. I remember several years ago we were travelling with friends in the US and went into a Thai restaurant. When I mentioned my allergies the waiter got the manager and he came and sat beside me and helped me select my meal. He then assured me it would be made in a totally separate part of the kitchen. The very first time I didn’t feel like I was a nuisance. I totally understand you Kirsten. ❤🇨🇦

@user-mb1nr1ru8b Ай бұрын

Hallo Kirsten Jörg Ihr sprecht mir aus der Seele ,ich liebe England und es gibt nichts schöneres für mich Kirchen und Friedhöfe zu besuchen ,fühle mich immer in eine andere Zeit versetzt.Bin auch ein großer Fan von Jane Austen ,habe gerade ein Buch von Janice Hadlow Miss Bennet gelesen, sehr gut kann ich nur empfehlen . Wir Deutschen sind schon sehr speziell 😂 Danke ❤

@pamelahunter8659 Ай бұрын

Some people come to this country and constantly complain about everything. You two are different. You talk about the uk with respect and kindness. No country is perfect. Your video was so interesting. Thank you.

@johnsmith-de9wv Ай бұрын

Love you two , I worked in Germany ,Was in the army there as well ,I had a job in Grosse Gerau and lived in a village about a mile away ,in a pension , I walked back from work thro corn fields ,always remember , I was very comfortable there and wanted to bring my family over but sadly the boss said nein ,but are we alike ? yes ,very much so!

@mp20233 14 күн бұрын

Hello lovelies❤That’s absolute true and to the point! I‘m german and my daughter is living in London since 2016. I❤️London and the people in UK are much more friendly

@kayestafford5214 Ай бұрын

Yes I like shops closed on a Sunday but I have lived in Germany and had a baby in a German hospital which was a terrible experience out of 5 births that was frightening and the worst experience ever. I love the German food and the mar 28:58 kets of vegetables. I found that crossing a busy road with a Zebra crossing dangerous too! In the post office in Germany no one queues in an orderly fashion as we do here. I missed the sea too this being an island. I found the German people very strict about shoes not being on the baby in the pram and not washing clothes on a Sunday . I love you both you enhance the German people and are an excellent blessing for your country thank you so much for sharing and your interesting videos. I pray that God will set you free from allergies too❤️

@diowen2725 Ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this.. Joerg makes me laugh... loved seeing you both in your lovely attic room..... thamks

@dianamarie1652 Ай бұрын

I always enjoy your chats. Never been to Germany, looks beautiful! Never been to the UK, I have family roots there so I feel connected ❤️ and I long to visit.

@soniarose1387 Ай бұрын

As a German who lived in Italy for 40 years, I totally agree with all that you said. When I moved to Germany, one of the things that struck me most were the cashiers, just as you said. But it’s not entirely their fault, I believe. Clients in the cue are terribly impatient. Everything has to go really fast, otherwise those behind you complain and/or ask (let’s say demand?) for another “Kasse” to be opened. This happened to me a couple of times when I was looking for coins in my purse..It totally stressed me out. Infact I stopped paying cash and only pay with cards now. Love your videos, as always ❤

@maureenhale4768 Ай бұрын

😅I lived in France for 14 years and it exactly the same as you explained about Germany but I am now back in England

@DeborahMaufer Ай бұрын

Oh, Kirsten, we really enjoyed that video! We both also always wanted to live abroad, to see how other people do things, and we love comparing/contrasting various elements of life in the US, Switzerland, and the UK. It's endlessly fascinating, isn't it? Have a marvelous week, you two! 🫖💐💕

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊 Yes, it’s so fascinating. We really love meeting people from all over the world and at the same time we LOVE Germany too.

@mariadownes3671 Ай бұрын

This video has done my heart good. I don’t know about any other Brits, but these days I need reminding about the good things here….so thank you 😊

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@gjm1120 Ай бұрын

I don’t know you both, have never met you, but the thought of you returning to Germany makes me feel sad. So strange! I love you being in the U.K. and enjoy your videos immensely 😊

@debbiestott3651 Ай бұрын

What a great video. Very honest and diplomatic. I love your video's. You are such a nice couple. Never saw anyone more compatible. X

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@kayaker9912 Ай бұрын

I absolutely love when Joerg, showed how the grocery store clerks at the checkouts were like in each country, I nearly lost my tea all over my sweater. How when you mentioned "Small Talk"....haha! Too funny!!!!!! That is spot on. Thank you for such a fun video!

@bridgetillingworth979 Ай бұрын

We lived in Germany for 12 years during our time in the military and I honestly would say I would not change anything about our time there it was magic and I regret so much that we did not set up home there 😢. I love your videos Kirsten and Joerg and I’m so happy that you both are enjoying life in the UK .❤❤

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! So so glad to hear you had such a lovely time. Germany is a gorgeous country, isn't it?

@pigoff123 Ай бұрын

I have lived in Germany several times. My mom is German and my dad is American. They retired there. I get culture shock country hopping all the time. Europe is so different then stateside.

@lianevoelker9845 Ай бұрын

Germany is so backwards 🙈. I'm a German who moved abroad in 2017. I've been living in Australia for the past 4 years and only visited Germany once in the last 4 years. Friendliness was the biggest culture shock for me. In Australia you say hello and thank you to the bus driver 🙈. You have small talk at every corner and everyone wants to make sure you are fine.

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Wir denken nicht wirklich, dass Deutschland rückwärts gerichtet ist. Viele viele Länder können sich von dem Land eine Scheibe abschneiden. Lediglich mit dem glutenfreien Angebot sind sie nicht auf der Höhe.

@lianevoelker9845 Ай бұрын

@@KirstenJoerg ja und WiFi. Ich habe in Australien jeden Monat 35GB für umgerechnet 15€. Es gibt überall WiFi (wobei man das bei 35 GB echt nicht mehr braucht. Hier hat man selbst im Busch Netz. In Deutschland ist Internet eine Katastrophe und extrem teuer. Dann wäre da noch die Automobilindustrie. Deutschland entwickelt sich nicht schnell genug. Es gibt durchaus Sachen die gut laufen, aber Deutschland fällt mehr und mehr zurück.

@PlantbasedSilvi Ай бұрын

Das ist mir auch in Australien aufgefallen, die Freundlichkeit und ich habe was aus dem Land mitgenommen, ich Grüße alle und sage Tschüss, wünsche einen schönen Tag, im Bus, Supermarkt, beim Arzt. Ich gehe lächelnd durch die Gegend und bekomme oft ein Lächeln zurück. Sei du selbst die Veränderung die du dir wünschst. Ich habe mich auf den Riesen nach Australien immer gefragt ob ich nicht dort leben wollte, es hat wirklich eine schöne Natur mit den vielen Tieren, die Menschen sind nett. Aber ich bin zu dem Schluss gekommen, daß 6 Wochen Urlaub, wir sogar 4 Monate im Jahr nie in Australien bekommen würden und wir nicht mehr viel reisen könnten und es auch weit von Europa entfernt ist, ich liebe Europa mit ihren historischen Städten und Kulturen. Aber Australien ist immer eine Reise wert.

@PlantbasedSilvi Ай бұрын

@@lianevoelker9845Das stimmt, aber in Euroap ist es auch in vielen Ländern besser. Ich bezahle hier unbegrenzt Internet und Telefonieren 30 Euro im Monat, was auch schon sehe günstig ist, aber in Spanien ist es noch günstiger

@dougb100 Ай бұрын

My wife & I moved to Vancouver Island many years ago from the North East & recognized towns in your video from our area Corbridge & Blanchland. Not a difficult transition for us as it’s so British here on this Island!

@lindacampbell540 Ай бұрын

I’ve fallen in love with all things British since watching Kirsten and Joergs gorgeous videos. (Great grand parents were from the British Isles) We are hoping to move to island soon as we love it so much, maybe that is why? Qualicum or Parksville area perhaps

@dougb100 Ай бұрын

@@lindacampbell540 I’m in Nanaimo

@katherinem456 Ай бұрын

I’m in Parksville.

@user-zx6oj7uz8w Ай бұрын

In the U.S. we call that “ nicely talk” common courtesy. It’s more common in smaller towns than the big cities, where the pace is so fast that people are more stressed. I have friends in Germany and they just say “ it’s different.” Gluten free in the U.S. is so common, it’s almost a food fad.

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

That’s interesting to hear about gluten free options because most of our viewers are in the US and are always very astonished about the cafe and restaurant options even in tiny places. Germany is a beautiful and great country, we really love it.

@frogmouth Ай бұрын

The bread in the USA is so awful it's no wonder so many people are careful about wheat or gluten . In Australia we have some German bakeries and I can eat the bread . It's because it's sourdough and the gluten is sufficiently processed to not cause me a problem. I am not coeliac just a bit sensitive and I do find german bread superior.

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

@@frogmouth The next video we have coming this week might be very interesting for you :) Hope to see you.

@paulcharleton3208 Ай бұрын

What a brilliant couple you are! I have no idea what prompted the KZfaq algorithm to offer up this video on my home page today but after watching enthralled i have just subscribed and look forward to watching more. I lived in Germany 40 years ago for work (Darmstadt) so had the reverse experience. Your respectful presentation was great so a big thumbs up from me. Predictably I miss the German bierfests and in the autumn the weinfests along the Rhine. I realised that i had been in Germany too long once.on my return to UK when as walking back through the airport terminal i spotted a sign pointing to "Fire Hose" and it crossed my feeble mind - in what circumstances might you need "fire trousers". So used was i to converting all signs from German into English.

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

You are so kind, thank you so much for your lovely words! Oh hahah - Fire hose' cracked us up! Many English speaking people coming to Germany say that they have to laugh about 'Ausfahrt' or 'Einfahrt' lol.

@paulcharleton3208 Ай бұрын

@@KirstenJoerg so many stories we could share ! I do like the misunderstandings that can sometimes arise - rich material and I'm sure you have some from being in England! One I remember from my time in Germany was when a friend went to a chemist in Darmstadt town centre as he had a headache. His German was usually good but he made a literal translation error in framing his question inside the shop. He actually asked this: "haben sie etwas fur ein kopfschmertz?". The chemist's eyes narrowed and he looked my friend straight in the eyes and calmly replied "Ja, ein hammer". Got to love that German sense of humour

@vailjeavons6338 Ай бұрын

Love hearing you two talk about the differences between Germany and England ! I noticed the time I spent in Germany I never felt I belonged. Germany for me was too regimented! I was stressed the whole time I was in Germany! It was so good to get back to my family in England where life is more colorful and fun!

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

It was less about a difference video but just a reverse culture shock video. We love Germany, it’s such a beautiful country and we can see ourselves returning but every country has good and bad. We love both Germany and the UK.

@susanlindadalton1287 Ай бұрын

I lived in Germany for a total of 45yrs, my mother was German and my father English. I do agree with some of the things and there are loads I miss from Germany, for me as someone who enjoys baking and most of my baking is German it is difficult to get some of the things I need. I have a friend in Bayern who sends me things. My husband and I both like Bratwurst and the Lidl/Aldi ones are not quite as good. I also like the chicken from the Schnell Imbiss. I like the Ordnung in Germany, it is lacking over here and I hate the fact that people mow their lawns on Sundays sometimes in the mornings. We had trees being cut down on Good Friday, I dont get it and never will. I like shops not being open on Sundays, I dont think it is necessary, the shops are open sometimes 24hrs here so I think there is plenty of time to shop. We dont go shopping at all at the W/end. I prefer to drive in Germany, why people sit in the middle lane here, I dont know. Overtake and move over again, sometimes the inside lane is empty and you can not get past. I too love the pubs here, I like the fact that people are friendly in the Supermarkets and very helpful. A chat at the till is also good especially for older and maybe lonely people. They help with packing if you want and that is something I have never seen in Germany. I would say the Germans are definately less friendly. Even my mum as a German always said the English were nice, she came over to work here in a hospital in 1953 when there was still rationing here. She was always treated nicely and never anything was said regarding the war. I do always look forward to going to Germany as I still have friends and some family although they are getting less as the years go by. I live in a village here and we do not have any shops, the nearest shop is 4 miles and I am ok with that. We have a lovely little church where we all help out and that is nice. I might go back to Germany for good I am not sure at the moment but for now despite there being things I dont like, there is a lot a like. Liebe Gruesse aus N. Lincolnshire.

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Hallo liebe Susan, ich hoffe es ist okay, dass ich auf Deutsch antworte. Vielen Dank für diesen tollen Kommentar. Ja, wir lieben die Bratwurst-Stände und vermissen sie und meine liebe Mutter hat auch öfter Hähnchen vom Stand geholt. Dass an Feier- und Sonntagen hier gesägt, gehämmert und Rasen gemäht wird, stört uns auch so. Es ist so schön und wichtig, in der heutigen Zeit mehr denn je, einen ruhigen Tag in der Woche zu haben. Es ist so erholsam und das vermissen wir sehr. Aber jedes Land hat Gutes und Schlechtes. Ganz ganz herzliche Grüße

@susanlindadalton1287 Ай бұрын

@@KirstenJoerg Vielen Dank und ja kein Land ist ohne Probleme. Ich habe 2 Jahre in Thailand gelebt und das ist ein Land das ich nie wieder betreten wuerde, meine Schwester war 14 Jahre da, ihr hat es gefallen. Jeder ist anders und das ist auch gut so. Wuensche Euch eine schoene Woche. LG

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

@@susanlindadalton1287 Ja, das bringt es wirklich auf den Punkt! Auch von uns eine schöne Woche und viele liebe Grüße

@LizzLunney Ай бұрын

I’m from the UK and now live in Germany and actually I find the English friendliness and chatting that you mention as rather fake. Germans may seem unfriendly at first but they are honest, and I appreciate that. I’m sure it varies depending on big city or rural areas but overall I prefer the German way. Sometimes you don’t want a fake friendly chat!

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Ja, wir wissen was Sie meinen und da wir eher ländlich wohnen beziehen wir uns eher darauf. Wir als Deutsche lieben es auch total, zu wissen woran man ist, Fake Chats sind weniger unser Ding.

@PlantbasedSilvi Ай бұрын

Ich denke es muss ein Mittelmaß sein, ich finde es schön wenn man immer begrüßt wird, wenn man ein Lächeln bekommt. Aber ich könnte mir vorstellen das es auch schwierig sein kann, echte Freundschaften zu schließen, man hat bestimmt mehr Bekanntschaften.

@barbaradobson9298 Ай бұрын

A few years ago my son and I went to Austria. We went to a beer garden and it filled up. A couple approached us and asked if it would be ok to sit at our table. We’re from the USA and gladly welcomed them. My son bought them a round of beer and they were shocked. They said they had no idea Americans would welcome them. We had a lovely evening visiting. We left each other as friends no longer strangers.

@ollielowe7534 Ай бұрын

So great to hear praise for our Country, thank you Kirsten and Joerg.

@Rita-cm7zc Ай бұрын

Many of the things you said about Germany is also true for the Netherlands. Thanks for your openness.I like these conversations. Greetings 💟🌷🇾🇪

@PlantbasedSilvi Ай бұрын

I find Dutch people nicer.❤❤We often not smile and say hello and goodbye when we left a Shop.

@pigoff123 Ай бұрын

It is crazy. The hospital sent my mom home and I had to find an open pharmacy to get her medications and I had to find a taxi to go get them as my car was in the states. She wasn't supposed to stay alone which is why I had to be there so I left her alone to get her meds. Crazy. The pharmacy was in a shopping mall.

@pianoreigns Ай бұрын

Here in New England , we spend a lot of time walking in the beautiful cemeteries and enjoying the history of it. My question is : What do you mean everything is ' gone,' after 20 years?? Surely your family headstones aren't taken? 24 years on , I visit my Moms grave faithfully every Sunday.

@taitweigel64 Ай бұрын

I'm pleased you find England friendly, informal, charming, and quaint. I am surprised Germany is not more that way as I thought it would be similar. I spent two and a half weeks touring England with my husband years ago and we loved it.

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Aww as mentioned please don’t take it too seriously, Germany is a gorgeous gorgeous country.

@ronaldpoppe3774 Ай бұрын

Kirsten & Joerg. We really loved your video. It was like we were just sitting all together having a chat. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your culture shock. I know our friends here that are from Germany really miss the bread. We have a lot of the same things here in the US that you hve in the UK. The thing with shops being closed on Sunday used to be a thing here when we were kids but not anymore. We still take things easy on Sunday though. Thanks again. Cheers Ron and Dovie

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Yes sadly the bread in the UK is not the best so we definitely don't have a reverse culture shock in Germany in that area lol.

@barbarapatriciaharrison3853 Ай бұрын

You can buy lovely artisan bread in Britain but you have to go to proper bakeries. The supermarket bread is awful. I call it tennis ball bread because it's so doughy that if you roll it in a ball I'm sure you could bounce it. I make all my own bread because of this 😂😅. Nice chatty video xx❤

@rosenamarshall5502 Ай бұрын

My German husband was amazed at being called love in shops etc if a shop assistant called somebody mein schatz in Germany they would run away in horror 😂 . Maybe a lot of it comes from formal and informal German language Sie du . Which we don’t have here . I lived and worked in Germany for 6 years that was 30 years ago I worked in a bakers shop not often please and thank you from customers . Although I must say germans are very honest they would come back later if they owed even a pfennig l loved the German culture and missed a lot of it when I came back to England .

@biancahiller8 Ай бұрын

Where I live as a German with my English fiancé is a population of 120. No shop at all. Next little COOP is in the next neighbour village but we love it. The next bigger towns are between 7 and 8 miles away.

@ingeborgahlbrand8165 Ай бұрын

You are right, Kirsten and Jörg! The Brits are always so polite and relaxed and I' m sad to say that we Germans are not. When at Toronto airport there were 2 flights to Düsseldorf at pretty well the same time and I was in the wrong queue! The girl at the check in arranged it for me (without anybody realizing.) After I had landed at Frankfurt I didn't know my way and asked an airport official - I got a sharp answer:" Don't you see I'm busy " but he was just standing around. Moreover, when in England I was always overdressed since clothes are important in Germany. And I miss the English sense of humour! . . . We even could do some shopping on Christmas Day, since the owner of the little shop was from India and need not close his shop. Loved it.

@RJ-wj4el Ай бұрын

Anywhere I went in Germany, I only made good experiences with people. In stressful environments like traffic, medical services etc I generally show understanding as I know that I might be the 101th person to ask the same question after a long shift. Don't take things so seriously, you had a long flight and maybe he had had a hard day...

@ingeborgahlbrand8165 Ай бұрын

@@RJ-wj4el I like to hear that you had good experiences with people in my homecountry!!

@ingeborgahlbrand8165 Ай бұрын

We' ve been living in both countries for about 30 years, so I had plenty of time to compare. I must say I felt at home in GB. And I loved the countryside very much.

@zbllyr3613 Ай бұрын

@@RJ-wj4el That is to say, if you are having a bad day you are entitled to give someone a bad time. At the same time that he gave that answer, he could have used it to say that at that moment he cannot help you and indicate where they can give you the information.

@RJ-wj4el Ай бұрын

@@zbllyr3613 Remember your smart answer the next time you're in a bad mood.

@Anita-rq9ev Ай бұрын

Hallo Kirsten und Jörg. Es macht Spaß euch zuzuhören und eure Sichtweise zu sehen. Immerhin seid ihr seit Jahren in England. Ich war sehr oft in England, weil ich es liebe und stimme mit euch in allen Punkten überein. Schöne Woche 🙏😊

@KirstenJoerg Ай бұрын

Hallo liebe Anita, dankeschön! Wir haben natürlich sehr verallgemeinert - wir lieben Deutschland auch über alles aber wenn man länger in einem anderen Land lebt, fallen einem doch Dinge auf. Viele liebe Grüße

@Anita-rq9ev Ай бұрын

@@KirstenJoergja, das stimmt. Es gibt immer Unterschiede, die einem auffallen und es ist interessant darüber zu sprechen 👍

@kerstinklenovsky239 29 күн бұрын

Your videos are delightful. Very charming and certainly thought-provoking. Thank you so much. 🌹

@tricial4330 Ай бұрын

I adore England, I think I was born on the wrong side of the "pond"! As an American I can relate to many things you said about the UK. I've never been to Germany but I have met many German people. I adore the two of you together! Thank you for sharing your thoughts.