Germany & Germans

[South Lorenya]

I have nothing against Germany, but seeing as I abhor long trips and live on a different continent...

[Snafturi]

So have you been to Germany recently?

Yes

If so how was your trip and your interactions with the locals?

Very helpful and friendly.

[Pure Metal]

i visted family near Osnabruck a couple of months back. the country is nice and the people are nice. not much to say really.... we mostly stayed with family and didn't travel much. have been around the country more when i was younger, but can't really remember

the language is one of my favourites

[City of Norfolk]

I went in April 09 when the sun was shining and the air was warm, I landed in Vienna and went throughout Austria into Munich, down back to Salzburg, and West into Switzerland and up against to Heidelberg and Frankfurt. Overall it was a great trip and all the people were great and very friendly, they'll help you out and totally understanding if you mess up a little with your German, but they respect you for trying at least. The best thing I like about Germany are their markets, I was able to get 2 Soviet Medals and 5 East Germans coins for 20 Euro's in an EASTER Market.

[Linker Niederrhein]

I heard this thread is about nazis. Confirm/ deny?

[The German Region]

DENY! why the hell would it be!!

[Linker Niederrhein]

DENY! why the hell would it be!!

Germany & Germans

It's kinda implied.

[Galloism]

DENY! why the hell would it be!!

Germany & Germans

It's kinda implied.

Sure, one time, one time they take over almost all of Europe and start a World War and they're labeled Nazis for life. I tell ya, some people.

[The German Region]

DENY! why the hell would it be!!

Germany & Germans

It's kinda implied.

Thats some kind of joke right. Yeah its our past and we shouldn't forget it but why do idiots like you always need to bring it up. This was just talking about the German people, dont start bring up Nazism.

[Hamilay]

DENY! why the hell would it be!!

Germany & Germans

It's kinda implied.

Thats some kind of joke right. Yeah its our past and we shouldn't forget it but why do idiots like you always need to bring it up. This was just talking about the German people, dont start bring up Nazism.

You started it...

crosses fingers for right response

[Linker Niederrhein]

Yeah its our past and we shouldn't forget it but why do idiots like you always need to bring it up.

Because your overreaction is hilarious to watch, mostly.

\o

[The German Region]

Yh we overreact but thats because we hear it every single day. Okay yeah talk about it but when people from other countries come up to you and give the Nazi salute and shout phrases associated with the Nazi stae then it doesn't become funny anymore, it becomes very offensive.

[Linker Niederrhein]

Yh we overreact but thats because we hear it every single day. Okay yeah talk about it but when people from other countries come up to you and give the Nazi salute and shout phrases associated with the Nazi stae then it doesn't become funny anymore, it becomes very offensive.

No, it's quite funny. I usually return the salute.

[Cybach]

I'm going to Gelsenkirchen in a few weeks. That's outside Duesseldorf. ^_^

Nice. I live in Düsseldorf. It's a nice region.

[Cybach]

I live in Germany I think i'd be a bit biased but i'll still say it. Best country and although you can mistake us for being angry all the time, you'll mostly find that the locals are really nice and cheerful.

Really, the Germans never struck me as angry people. They're very kind and make excellent hosts and companions at parties - maybe a bit lacking about strict formality, but who cares?
And also if you can't speak German, you'll find a lot of people who speak some other languages (English, French and Italian are quite common).

I'm not saying we're always angry. Its just a stereotype people have given us. I'll admit the German language is very gutteral and people often mistake you saying something angrily when your not.

Dutch is a LOT more guttural. I know, I live near enough the Dutch border.

[The great Seal]

Yh we overreact but thats because we hear it every single day. Okay yeah talk about it but when people from other countries come up to you and give the Nazi salute and shout phrases associated with the Nazi stae then it doesn't become funny anymore, it becomes very offensive.

No, it's quite funny. I usually return the salute.

you, sir, are an idiot

[Tiesa]

I was born in East Germany, and when I was 7 I moved to the United States.

[Hamme]

make excellent hosts and companions at parties - maybe a bit lacking about strict formality, but who cares?
And also if you can't speak German, you'll find a lot of people who speak some other languages (English, French and Italian are quite common).

I'm not saying we're always angry. Its just a stereotype people have given us. I'll admit the German language is very gutteral and people often mistake you saying something angrily when your not.

Dutch is a LOT more guttural. I know, I live near enough the Dutch border.

Hey man, let op je woorden!
On topic: I went to Hamburg recently. Quite nice! And the German "autobahn" is great (if you have an Audi or BMW...)

[United Technocrats]

I live in Germany I think i'd be a bit biased but i'll still say it. Best country and although you can mistake us for being angry all the time, you'll mostly find that the locals are really nice and cheerful.

My impression is, it is a really beautiful country with nice people. When I travelled through, and was caught in the rain outside a shop, the shopowner rushed outside and offered me and my friend an umbrella. I've travelled a lot, but I've never experienced anything like that.

[United Technocrats]

Thats some kind of joke right. Yeah its our past and we shouldn't forget it but why do idiots like you always need to bring it up. This was just talking about the German people, dont start bring up Nazism.

Just ignore such posts. Talking about Germans, educated people think of von Goethe first, before mentioning the Nazis. Those who only watch war movies and play FPS games cannot be expected to know that the German culture and science are among the cornerstones of the European identity. Not to mention being a place where modern science thrived, with von Siemens' contributions to telecommunications and public transportation, or von Liebig's and Thiele's to chemistry. Schiller, Nietzsche, Fichte, Staudinger, Beckmann ... that is also Your past, and I hope, Your future too. And there's no "angry Germans" stereotype -- although it varies from person to person everywhere, I learned first hand that German people are generally very nice. The only stereotype about Germans that I know of, is being obsessed with perfection, in industry, engineering, art and pretty much everything else. But, I see that as being a "good stereotype."

[United Technocrats]

Yh we overreact but thats because we hear it every single day. Okay yeah talk about it but when people from other countries come up to you and give the Nazi salute and shout phrases associated with the Nazi stae then it doesn't become funny anymore, it becomes very offensive.

No, it's quite funny. I usually return the salute.

When You grow up, You'll understand why it's not funny.

[Sdaeriji]

Thats some kind of joke right. Yeah its our past and we shouldn't forget it but why do idiots like you always need to bring it up. This was just talking about the German people, dont start bring up Nazism.

Just ignore such posts. Talking about Germans, educated people think of von Goethe first, before mentioning the Nazis. Those who only watch war movies and play FPS games cannot be expected to know that the German culture and science are among the cornerstones of the European identity. Not to mention being a place where modern science thrived, with von Siemens' contributions to telecommunications and public transportation, or von Liebig's and Thiele's to chemistry. Schiller, Nietzsche, Fichte, Staudinger, Beckmann ... that is also Your past, and I hope, Your future too. And there's no "angry Germans" stereotype -- although it varies from person to person everywhere, I learned first hand that German people are generally very nice. The only stereotype about Germans that I know of, is being obsessed with perfection, in industry, engineering, art and pretty much everything else. But, I see that as being a "good stereotype."

Interesting tactic bringing up von Siemens as non-Nazi German identity, given what the company that bears his name eventually became involved with.

[United Technocrats]

Interesting tactic bringing up von Siemens as non-Nazi German identity, given what the company that bears his name eventually became involved with.

"Tactics" implies there is a conflict, and yet, there is none. If You were trying to start one, sorry...

[Buffett and Colbert]

Is it true when you speak in German, you have to shout it?

[Pure Metal]

Is it true when you speak in German, you have to shout it?

yes, yes it is. you also must wear lederhosen and speak of nothing but wurst and beer.