The truth about living in Germany | An American's point of view

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4 жыл бұрын

The truth about living in Germany | An American's point of view
American reacts to life in Germany.
A U.S. foreigner's view on living in Germany (German food, culture, lifestyle, language, first impressions, etc.) Living in Germany vs living in the USA.
Comment below things you love about life in Germany (Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Essen, Dortmund, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Bremen, etc.)!
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@liguardluna588
@liguardluna588 4 жыл бұрын
Die Kommentarsektion ist nun Eigentum der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
@konradstroh8722
@konradstroh8722 4 жыл бұрын
Sobald ein Video das Wort ,,German" enthält sind alle deutschen hier
@rudolfnasenbar2499
@rudolfnasenbar2499 4 жыл бұрын
Ich finde unsere Fenster viel besser als Amerikanische.
@Julian-vp3ve
@Julian-vp3ve 4 жыл бұрын
Big difference: Our houses don't fly away when there's a storm
@LostAccount404
@LostAccount404 4 жыл бұрын
I thought Advent time is global... Dafuq
@avatarjiyuna3159
@avatarjiyuna3159 4 жыл бұрын
"When I went to Germany, the first thing that shocked me was hopping on a train." We all expected a joke, didn't we?
@marcelmuller3807
@marcelmuller3807 4 жыл бұрын
Hippity hoppity this comment section is now Germany’s property.
@Cptn080
@Cptn080 4 жыл бұрын
American Guy: ~says something positive about public transportation in Germany~ All Germans: "Wait, whaaat? It can be even worse?"
@bongieger7871
@bongieger7871 4 жыл бұрын
Wo trifft man denn bitte Kommunisten? Ich wohne seit 24 Jahren in Ostdeutschland und habe noch nie einen getroffen 😂
@SangerZonvolt
@SangerZonvolt 4 жыл бұрын
Why do I feel like that what he refers to as "communists" were just normal people in support of a reasonable social security?
@januarysson5633
@januarysson5633 4 жыл бұрын
Then they weren’t real communists.
@Wesker3107
@Wesker3107 4 жыл бұрын
He likes Rotkohl and Klöße aka Knödel. Instant sympathisch.
@David-eh9le
@David-eh9le 4 жыл бұрын
Do americans really have a big problem with making friends with different political ideas? In Germany its completely normal to have conservative, socialist and libertarian friends at the same time
@ZeroPM
@ZeroPM 4 жыл бұрын
Is it just us (germans) who are so interested in what people from other countries think about Germany? Noticed this a lot, but maybe I'm just trapped in my filter bubble.
@krauser3806
@krauser3806 4 жыл бұрын
Damn, he didn't mention his first experience with a healthcare system. xd
@abosohneVideo-cr2oq
@abosohneVideo-cr2oq 4 жыл бұрын
Just an english comment here... Spaß skroll weiter
@shenanigans3710
@shenanigans3710 4 жыл бұрын
"I had never been on a train"... lol. This is bizarre to me. But I guess after living in America for a while I could see how this is possible.
@user-rj3qc2kx1i
@user-rj3qc2kx1i 4 жыл бұрын
Germany im Titel: Deutsche: drei zwei eins, die Kommentarsektion ist meins
@whattheflyingfuck...
@whattheflyingfuck... 4 жыл бұрын
"... Germans are a little different that way." We invented Christmas. Therefore everybody else is "different".
@sge1Andy
@sge1Andy 4 жыл бұрын
Sooo.. are we the only ones who have adventscalendars? :O i always thought everybody is doin that..
@cuntcrumbler69
@cuntcrumbler69 4 жыл бұрын
In Germany there aren't trains there are just Scheiß zu spät kommende Deutsche Bahn And I think that's beautiful
@kaktuskatze8212
@kaktuskatze8212 4 жыл бұрын
Video: "The truth about living in Germany" Literally every german: *interesting*
@S4Luux
@S4Luux 4 жыл бұрын
If you're not a vegetarian, you cannot dislike Schnitzel.
@Koepex
@Koepex 4 жыл бұрын
Christmas gifts are opened on christmas eve in general in Europe..not a german thing thing.
@QuickRobbe2009
@QuickRobbe2009 4 жыл бұрын
Koepex Yes, but still a thing in Germany. So he is right.
@VideosVonDennis
@VideosVonDennis 4 жыл бұрын
I am German and I like this openminded guy. Can't say that about every Americans, but this guy appears friendly and smart.
@Companion92
@Companion92 4 жыл бұрын
Wait, other countries don't have "Adventszeit"?
@James-gp3py
@James-gp3py 4 жыл бұрын
When people talk about Germany Sympathisch man kann sich unterhalten
@ep61611
@ep61611 4 жыл бұрын
Learning the language is vital - not knowing key phases will leave you starving. The first and most valuable phrase I learned upon my arrival in Berlin was, "Zwei Curries, eine Pommes und eine Cola, bitte".
@neeeeeeeeeh
@neeeeeeeeeh 4 жыл бұрын
all germans watching this: Hippety hoppety this commentary section is now MEINS!
@Maxcraft12
@Maxcraft12 4 жыл бұрын
Lebensraum
@vmthelegend5140
@vmthelegend5140 4 жыл бұрын
NEIN NEIN NEIN NEIN NEIN NEIN
@Megaalegs
@Megaalegs 4 жыл бұрын
What a positive and open minded young man! No wonder you made a lot of friends in Germany despite the minor cultural differences.
@feili7567
@feili7567 4 жыл бұрын
This guy looks like a combination of Tom Holland and Benedict cumberbatch
@CaitSith87
@CaitSith87 4 жыл бұрын
What i found very funny in america how they build houses. Who needs isolation or a cellar for structural integrity.
@Marianneduetje
@Marianneduetje 4 жыл бұрын
I am so glad to finally hear someone from the USA display some perspective on 'communism'. Yes, you may be friends with people that have a different political view. Political view (or religious for that matter) does not mean that there is no space for interaction. In fact, it may be a way of broadening one's perspective and/or deepening one's view. Nothing wrong with that! As long as we can respect that other person.
@janne7130
@janne7130 4 жыл бұрын
I scrolled to all of the 160 comments and there isn't one, that wasn't written by a German! Brost Leude! 🇩🇪 We defended the commentsection
@andylofi4448
@andylofi4448 4 жыл бұрын
„They all take public transportation.“ Ja klar, sicher... was?!? 😂
@jonahlomu111
@jonahlomu111 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it here in Germany. Visiting other countries is the best way to brake down barriers!
@syte_ballonjunge3102
@syte_ballonjunge3102 4 жыл бұрын
1:01 Schnitzel und Rotkohl kompletter Ehrenmann der Typ
@basstrumbo
@basstrumbo 4 жыл бұрын
NIcely said! I am an American expat living in Berlin, since 2.5 years. I love it here and will plan on staying. You've definitely covered a lot of similar experiences that I've had!
@IchbinAmy
@IchbinAmy 4 жыл бұрын
What i love here in Germany is the transportation.
@nothisdude8724
@nothisdude8724 4 жыл бұрын
"Germany" in the topic of this video. All germans: *Blitzkrieg on comment section*
@chimay3
@chimay3 4 жыл бұрын
Kind of knew that you had lived in the East when you mentioned Klöße ;-) Greetings from Norway. Norwegischer Opa mit ein Enkel in Leipzig.
@pbroski92
@pbroski92 4 жыл бұрын
Your choice of your first sentences was outrageously smart. Gotta remember that for when I’m going to learn a new language 👍
@Vampyrius
@Vampyrius 4 жыл бұрын
Still the best way to learn a new language :). Starting with objects of your sourroundings (TV, Tree, Leaves, Fork, Knife, Spoon, etc.) then getting verbs for actions and youre good to go on your own.... well.. kinda :). Your still missing some major keywords / fillwords but this comes by its own. Kind regards from germany :) p.s.: this is the way toddlers learn their mother language. Still working with adults :)
@enkeltrik9330
@enkeltrik9330 4 жыл бұрын
"Tiny little differences, nothing big." So stunning and brave
@Anshaj
@Anshaj 4 жыл бұрын
He missed the most important thing, THE RUNDFUNKBEITRAG.
@SandySandifer
@SandySandifer 3 жыл бұрын
Very good description of Germany. I am an American that has lived in Munich since...geezzz, about 1968 ( on and off ) Best regards & keep it up !
@phillifrstsaxony7738
@phillifrstsaxony7738 4 жыл бұрын
Everytime, one writes "German(y)" in the title, it's guaranteed that the Wehrmacht takes over the comment section. Edit: I searched for Meerane and realised it is in Saxony... welp, I don't even know the cities of my own state.
@adlerzwei
@adlerzwei 4 жыл бұрын
Video contains the word "German" in the title? KZfaq algorithm: say no more....HAAAAANS they are talking about you again.
@timr.9924
@timr.9924 4 жыл бұрын
Man - you rock and you nailed it completely- greetings from Germany
@lenny108
@lenny108 4 жыл бұрын
when the title says, ""The truth about living in Germany", one might expect more grave things being spoken, but this is quite positive and nice.
@BrutPequ
@BrutPequ 4 жыл бұрын
Strange to find out the dude is actually nice despite being American and not a Communist! Sorry my sarcasm. I really enjoyed the video.
@takashikamiyama4607
@takashikamiyama4607 4 жыл бұрын
Ich finde es sehr interessant was Leute aus anderen Ländern so über uns denken.
@HG_Budde
@HG_Budde Жыл бұрын
I really, really love the style of this video.. It feels just so authentic and kinda like asking a friend some questions.
@user-pc6ed6zy4q
@user-pc6ed6zy4q 4 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you for saying positive things about Germany. We appreciate this.
@randomshit6539
@randomshit6539 3 жыл бұрын
That guy looks like a mix of Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland.
@wrightvcx2249
@wrightvcx2249 4 жыл бұрын
In 4 months , language started coming naturally to him? I have been living in Germany for over 4 months , I have been able to complete A1, still I cannot understand any german if two german speakers are having conversation. I can only speak single sentence statements and that too only questions.
@oxmcginnes6253
@oxmcginnes6253 4 жыл бұрын
"After 4 month language was no longer an issue....". wow. Huge respect. i'm so glad i didn't have to learn German after i grew up, but as a child. I would hate to learn it now.
@michelebaffo5741
@michelebaffo5741 4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Amazing how similarly edifying experiences are. Same here adventuring the other way around. Germany to Idaho and Minnesota in my case.
@vanessas2454
@vanessas2454 4 жыл бұрын
Schnitzel and Rotkohl are so good, I love them too. But - I have never eaten those two things together, I think.
@MsDaniel2468
@MsDaniel2468 4 жыл бұрын
What a wonderfull way to bring us together;) keep going !
@redunicorn7760
@redunicorn7760 4 жыл бұрын
I never noticed these small differences. This is really fascinating
@sirpeterbaum4695
@sirpeterbaum4695 4 жыл бұрын
Video: Has Germany in title Germans: It’s free real estate
@bazzjumpa1984
@bazzjumpa1984 4 жыл бұрын
englisch and german are related languages, grammar is way different, but when it comes to latin related words its almost equal! we are not too far away from each other. You are doing good so far, from what I could hear in your vid! good job!
@carly200
@carly200 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video about your experiences. Keep it rolling....
@papperlapapp1922
@papperlapapp1922 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thanks for sharing. As a German in the US I always miss to discuss with people having a different political approach or even to talk about politics as a small talk topic at lunch time break. And I miss the public transport. I just had to buy a second car because there are no busses here (San Diego, CA) and even the commuter train is coming every other hour .... During commuting time. Many other things I don't miss but these two make me struggle from time to time.
@matze98md
@matze98md 4 жыл бұрын
Here, some words for you: Schmetterling Eichhörnchen Streichholzschächtelchen Donaudampfschifffahrtselektrizitätenhauptbetriebswerkbauunterbeamtengesellschaft. Puh, easy..
@BETTERWORLDSGT
@BETTERWORLDSGT 4 жыл бұрын
I loved riding the Train, first class would have a table for Laptop and lit of room. It was beautiful riding in the Winter with all the snow, and Christmas is the best, and the Gluhwine! Half liter Beers and Cheese sold by street vendors. Only thing is some Hotels charged 20 Euros a Day to have WiFi.
@sworatex1683
@sworatex1683 4 жыл бұрын
Wow... Ich dachte, dass erste wovon du geschockt wärst ist, dass der Zug eine halbe Stunde zu spät ist
@Julian-pb1fs
@Julian-pb1fs 3 жыл бұрын
big difference: germany has culture
@ingimaralbertsson5587
@ingimaralbertsson5587 3 жыл бұрын
What a cool video appreciating also German culture which I find great! I mean the American way of life is so overwhelmingly strong influencing our lives here in Europe that I like this perspective very much. Thank you!
@pizzaente
@pizzaente 4 жыл бұрын
In fact we just cant wait till Christmas morning
@tomatensoup190
@tomatensoup190 4 жыл бұрын
Never knew Americans don't have same window mechanisms as we do
@peterpan8147
@peterpan8147 4 жыл бұрын
Your pronunciation seems to be sooo good! Congratulations! When you said "bedeuted" it sounded Southern. Make the t sound like a t. But sooo good!
@cassian7931
@cassian7931 3 жыл бұрын
You guys really have no public trains?
@finger1979
@finger1979 3 жыл бұрын
always stay open minded ;) Very nice video!
@sprachinstitutberlindeutsc8985
@sprachinstitutberlindeutsc8985 3 жыл бұрын
I love the German Christmas traditions, especially the Adventzeit! Thanks for sharing.
@jlevin60
@jlevin60 4 жыл бұрын
It's nice and refreshing to see an American be positive about differences in a way that doesn't portray judgement. Most of them that I know out here just complain.
@ardanwin5724
@ardanwin5724 4 жыл бұрын
Good thing is nearly everyone under 40 knows english well enough to communicate :D
@stavros1216
@stavros1216 3 жыл бұрын
We in Germany have something called... I think... Oh yes, It's FREE HEALTH CARE
@jb3757
@jb3757 Жыл бұрын
I really like the vibe of this guy, definitely a good guy to be around, very positive.
@belgium6552
@belgium6552 4 жыл бұрын
As a half-german i'm happy for this video. Danke Schön aus Belgien.
@rachelraja1032
@rachelraja1032 2 жыл бұрын
i like how open minded you are. I'm practicing my German here in the US. maybe someday i can relocate to Germany? only time and life will tell,thank you for this informative video.
@holger_p
@holger_p 4 жыл бұрын
Interesting to learn "christmas eve" and "christmas morning" refer to different days. Monday morning and Monday eve usually refers to the same day.
@VorjuMeidear
@VorjuMeidear 4 жыл бұрын
I usually use Disney movies to learn the basic vocabulary of new languages. Most people got at least one favorite movie and some of the songs they like. In my opinion, if you like this music and like to sing you can practice those texts each day on your way to and from work for example. Try it :) Grüße aus Deutschland ;)
@200PercentPichu
@200PercentPichu 4 жыл бұрын
pretty cool video. also a nice perspective he got about germany :)
@Martin1950de
@Martin1950de 3 жыл бұрын
sounds friendly and wise
@daspitty5872
@daspitty5872 4 жыл бұрын
Meerane, that's very close to where I live :D
@doraworks
@doraworks 4 жыл бұрын
This is basiclly the opposites when I visited the US for the first time... the switch, the window, and it's sort of illegal not to use the dryer to dry your clothes....
@RarelyGaming
@RarelyGaming 3 жыл бұрын
@3:00 I guess that´s the beauty of cultural exchange :)
@jina6429
@jina6429 3 жыл бұрын
Es ist so lustig, dass alle immer Schnitzel essen, ich esse das so selten, alle 3 Jahre 😂
@scubawrestler
@scubawrestler 4 жыл бұрын
Du kommst, scheinbar, aus Provo. Tausende der Missionare lernen Deutsch jedes Jahr. Dein video had mich sehr gefreuht!
@IavraPlays
@IavraPlays 4 жыл бұрын
So, you actually managed to catch a train?
@adriking4272
@adriking4272 4 жыл бұрын
I was expecting him to say more bad things about our country xD
@assai74
@assai74 4 жыл бұрын
Americans: drop somewere in Germany Americans: germany in general is just like there I like that he seems to be a kind of aware of that
@YukiTheOkami
@YukiTheOkami 4 жыл бұрын
strange my washer is in the tiny bathroom without daylight and there is not even space for a dryer (ddr east block ) i have to dry my clothing on a line i personally think there things we should do the communistic way and things we should do the other way there is no black or white in that
@Kraeezeu
@Kraeezeu 4 жыл бұрын
Guy seems really nice and chill
@jky1771
@jky1771 4 жыл бұрын
washer and dryer in the kitchen is kinda weird, never heard of that too
@anemone9081
@anemone9081 2 жыл бұрын
It's so nice how respectful they talk about us. Thank you Americans.
@krydas9050
@krydas9050 4 жыл бұрын
In Germany, one does not simply use the Train to get around
@lowersaxon
@lowersaxon 4 жыл бұрын
Good taste my friend! 😀And yes, our window technique is rather cool, right? 😇 We banned cars from our ‚small‘ shopping miles back in the seventies! 🙂 And your German is rather good already. 😎
@downfreeze8106
@downfreeze8106 3 жыл бұрын
Never heard such clear english
@lenntix
@lenntix 4 жыл бұрын
wonderfull video!
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