For me as a German, it really pisses me off when people are too noisy on public transport or block the sidewalk because they are walking way too slow + need the entire space.

@yourtruebrit

Жыл бұрын

I have to admit when they block the stairs to the tram OMG haha!

@RecklawTheAmazing

Жыл бұрын

I'm American, and I don't really care if people are loud on public transportation, but people walking slow on a sidewalk is one of my pet peeves

@claudiakarl7888

Жыл бұрын

Especially the noise angers me. The other thing can be fixed with a loud „Entschuldigung - ich muss vorbei“

@slowfood9607

Жыл бұрын

Just move to the right side of the sidewalk, stairs or escalator if you need to go slow or stop, so that others can pass you on the left

@Cz-De-Lifestyle

Жыл бұрын

Well you may have to move to another country. Try taking the Bahn at any Hautbanhoff on any weekends.....

I've heard the 'don't ever jaywalk' on several videos about Germany. I am German, and trust me, almost all of us jaywalk. There is only one unwritten rule about jaywalking. Don't jaywalk when children are present.

@whohan779

9 ай бұрын

Also I know some avenues (Alleen) where you can literally see the one-way (car only) traffic from a 300 Meter distance. You'd be insane not to jaywalk there if it's clear, unless you're in no hurry at all.

@Blanko1998

8 ай бұрын

On daytime its rare to see jaywalking because no one wants to be the first to jaywalk but in the night most people do it.. Maybe people in Bayern are more strict ... who ele would wait at 1 am haha

@fgregerfeaxcwfeffece

8 ай бұрын

Because they ask people in busy citys. My road crossing behavior is entirely dependent on visibility. I just don't wanna get run over.

@Smaragdschloss

8 ай бұрын

I do not jaywalk, and I don't like when foreigners break German rules, because it's respectless. And yes, never jaywalk in front of children, because you bring them in danger. You have to be an idol. Yes, there are German idiots who try to be 'cool' when they copy stupid, irresponsible foreigners (especialls blacks and macho muslims) behaviour and also take drugs. Most foreigners have a very bad influence on Germans.

@hah-vj7hc

8 ай бұрын

Or police officers

I feel like the biggest rules that I see a lot of foreigners breaking is being noisy in public. A lot of Germans hate it, when people talk loudly on the train, bus, but also in restaurants, malls etc. The second one would be standing in the way, or failing to make space for people that want to pass by. One thing about these rules tho: The video was filmed in Munich. In Berlin you would get totally different answers to these questions from people I feel like. Different parts of Germany can be very different when it come to which rules they follow and which they don't. I think Bavaria is generally one of the most law abiding states in Germany, with Berlin and parts of NRW probably being the least.

@featherstone5838

Жыл бұрын

Indeed. To the Bavaria league, I would also add Schwaben (inventors of the Kehrwoche).

@toatatoa

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Munich and the South are quite stuffy in comparision to the more liberal West. South Germans definitely love to live by odd rules. I personaly think it is toxic, if it is overexajurated like in Bavaria. It explains why the Nazis found such a fertile breeding ground for the Nazi Party in Munich.

@dharmachile999

Жыл бұрын

@@toatatoa it’s always the South, isn’t it? In the southern US, things can get extreme, leading to quite a few states in the area with a high number of Trump supporters and neo-Nazis.

@bogdankovalenko5096

Жыл бұрын

Not only to Germans. It is super annoying

@James-ip8xs

Жыл бұрын

​​@@toatatoa that makes no sense, Protestant areas in Germany overwhelmingly were more popular with Nazism. Catholic areas such as Bavaria had the lowest support. As an Englishman Bavaria seems much more desirable to visit anyway.

In Germany, it's cool that most people watch out that no children are nearby when crossing the red light to not be a bad example, because children cannot assess the distance and speed of an approaching car. I also heard that crossing the street on red light has no fine or punishment for pedestrians, except if it causes an accident. Well, a police officer once saw me cross the red light and just stared into my face, shaking his head. 😅

@RahulSharma-oc2qd

Жыл бұрын

In Aachen, you could be fined even if it your first time if police catches you. I paid but then I pled and said something they said remember it for next time. I think it more depends on police as well, how strict they are and how busy that particular place is.

@carlosmarx2380

Жыл бұрын

there definately is a fine. i think around 15 Euros. But tbh most of the time police won't stop you, except if you're not white. Then police will do everything to make your life worse...

@BarthiArgento

Жыл бұрын

Haha there was a funny incident where I watched people crossed the street on the red while there was a police car standing. Suddenly the police lady inside the car turned on the loudspeaker, and she made a command to those guys, to not do that again, but also in a funny and sympathetic way 😄

@pufforg

Жыл бұрын

Somehow I would find that more humiliating than getting a ticket lol

@madapro03

9 ай бұрын

When we were in love, my last boyfriend and I crossed the street, a small street in a small town, on the red light. No car was to be seen ... except one police car driving the same direction we were walking. The policeman addressed us through the speaker and told us to never do that again unless we want a fine. And we didn't want a fine. That is why I cross on the red light when the street is free, but alone, not with my boyfriend.

For anyone who may have missed it: the the window display depicted Queen Elizabeth II rolling in her "grave" in between England's two latest prime Ministers

@freakishuproar1168

Жыл бұрын

As a deeply unpatriotic Englishman, this is amazing xD

@agn855

Ай бұрын

@@freakishuproar1168 - the problem here - who tf are currently those two prime ministers ???

Disposing your garbage properly is really important. Don't throw it on the street and/ or leave it just anywhere. The rules for correct recycling will vary from city or "Landkreis". Another issue is loitering and noise level especially in public spaces (parks, lakes, in front of supermarkets, etc). People appreciate and demand their "Ruhe und Ordnung". They won't shy away from contacting police and/ or "Ordnungsamt".

@jonteg9078

Жыл бұрын

When Germans brag about their "garbage disposal" and "clean cities" this is a joke to me as a Swede. Look at every "Hauptbahnhof" and you will find a little bit of everything. I'm sorry to say it but Germany in general isn't clean (in my opinion).

@Sir-Complains-a-Lot

10 ай бұрын

Anzeige ist raus!

I think another one is that we've been taught that it's respectful to be quiet on public transport so I get annoyed really easily when people start facetiming their friends and family loudly while sitting next to me on a train - please just use headphones!

@manub.3847

Жыл бұрын

Funny incident: a passenger on the S-Bahn had a fresh pair of extra headphones and handed them to a loud hearing/speaking passenger with the words: "Take these, you're disturbing everyone else! You can even get them for less than 2€."

@kn7892

11 ай бұрын

Yes, oh my god!

Boy, that's a good point. Being touchy might indeed be considered as flirting, as being touchy isn't something usual in Germany. So if people here are getting touchy, it might be indeed have an intention. I didn't think about that until now. But I like those pragmatic answers 😀 But I guess if you are polite, not too intrusive and if you try to follow the rules you're good. We tend to be reserved, so some people tend to get overwhelmed quickly, but if you consider that you shouldn't have issues.

@anastaciarabelomelo

Жыл бұрын

beeing touchy in brazil is not ok as well.

@neboyshanicolich761

Жыл бұрын

@@anastaciarabelomelo But it's different when a Boy You find attractive does it. It's kind of Cool. Girls told Me.😊

@anastaciarabelomelo

Жыл бұрын

@@neboyshanicolich761 no, it is not.

“You can’t argue on the street and hit someone” Bruh come on 💀

@inotoni6148

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that was stupid. He thinks it's normal to hit people on the street. It's bad enough that knife attacks have increased in recent years.

@charlesdarwin3124

Жыл бұрын

Actually in my opinion, many Germans are thrilled about and revere the physical aggressiveness in case of conflict in former Eastern Block countries.

@blubb1212

Жыл бұрын

​@@charlesdarwin3124 dunno in which bubble you live, but I do not know any adult person who is somewhat nearly thrilled about physical aggressiveness. Also I cannot imagine that there is some kind of worship. Most of the germans i know can't even name many eastern block countries correctly on the map. I mean, crazy people are in every country but I do not think that this is a common thing (at least from my region).

@60iger29

Жыл бұрын

​@@charlesdarwin3124 That's one of the most stupid things I have ever heard. Have you even lived in Germany or are you trying to make some weird political statement?

@charlesdarwin3124

Жыл бұрын

@@60iger29 Truth hurts. Cope. Plenty of aggressive Germans out there(not the majority - but there are quite a few).

The rules in Germany can get out of hand, to be honest, but they hold society together and make sure things go in (mostly) predictable lanes. This is quite an achievement if you ask me.

@XCrovaX

Жыл бұрын

Just have been to Japan. Our rules are non existent 😀

@hammad3759

Жыл бұрын

it also feels more like robotic n less human

@TheHolladiewaldfeee

9 ай бұрын

Its allways a matter of persepctive. When I, as a german, visited Japan and China I felt like our system is ruleless compared to that 😂

@Ostfriese93

9 ай бұрын

@@TheHolladiewaldfeee That's for sure. Many factors play into how you perceive things.

@Pfeilspalter-LA

8 ай бұрын

❤👍

I think the first turkish guy made a really true observation about us germans: we follow the rules but sometimes we want to breake them, we just need somebody who breaks them first and then we follow. Very smart guy.

@maximkretsch7134

Жыл бұрын

It the minefield strategy. Wait until some stranger starts to walk across it, then follow him a couple of steps behind.

@juliailyukhina4901

Жыл бұрын

This was sad to hear I am from Ukraine 🇺🇦 And I thought foreigners should look up to best qualities of another country like Germany 🇩🇪 in this case and not to drag them down ..

@dominikforstner1351

Жыл бұрын

I dunno about that. My observation was more that people are absent minded, thinking about stuff while waiting for a green light and if somebody starts moving they naturally start as well becsuse they think it turned green. Also german people don't wait for a green light because of rules, rather we wait because we want to keep children save. I know no german that doesn't jaywalk at night when children are asleep.

@helgaioannidis9365

Жыл бұрын

Living abroad for many years and watching Germany from outside I've found us Germans love finding "holes" in the rules. They really try to find ways to not obey the rules without breaking them.

@TheHolladiewaldfeee

9 ай бұрын

​@@dominikforstner1351Yeah, tbh if someone would Start walking at Red Light, its his thing. I wouldnt be impacted by this at all. My only Problem with this is, when he does it while Kids are around.

What most people get wrong is thinking that we just blindly follow rules just for the sake of it or because we love rules per se. In reality we see it as a sign of respect - yeah I could for example cut in line to get on a bus quicker or listen to loud music late at night - most Germans don't though because others have been waiting for the bus,too or might have had a hard day and really need that quiet time. Not fillowing the rules is usually seen as selfish and inconsiderate of others.

@wallerwolf6930

5 ай бұрын

Exactly!

As a Brit looking to move to Germany, this video has got me so hyped about adapting to the many rules I must follow 👊

@yourtruebrit

Жыл бұрын

yeah us brits do end up breaking a load haha!

@compostboomtron9001

Жыл бұрын

@@yourtruebrit haha, I'm really bad with jaywalking myself

@caspar_van_walde

Жыл бұрын

You just gotta know the context, when it's ok. Also it just might be, that Bavarians are more strict. Here in NRW it seems more chilled out, to me (I haven't lived in Bavaria, just spend a good amount of holidays there). When you are living from Tourism, you just might have things in order. Also I have the impression, south Germany is in tendency more conservative, but that might be my bias. And let's not forget overall difference between countryside and Cities.

@nadine8742

Жыл бұрын

​@@compostboomtron9001 if you know the reason why, it's easier to not jaywalk. Nr 1: children are always watching, and a lot of Times, even at the age of 6 they walk to school by themselves. So you want to be a good example from the beginning. So they learn the importance of the red light. Nr 2: if Police sees you jaywalking, they will stop and sometimes fine you. And who wants that?

@alihorda

Жыл бұрын

​@@nadine8742also safer, some drivers just go like crazy and you don't necessarily see it coming (personal experience) . Ofc when there is a long road and literally nothing is coming, safe to jaywalk. Otherwise I keep it safe and don't rush. I value my life more

Do not stay on the cycle path, cyclists are very aggressive.

@yourtruebrit

Жыл бұрын

oh god yeah

@teckyify

Жыл бұрын

I got murdered a least ten million times by that 😂

@tombeton9300

Жыл бұрын

@@LeonardoGuilherme92 Darkness is the sense of your speech

@gulliverthegullible6667

Жыл бұрын

Try walking on the road and see how aggressive the car drivers get.

@tombeton9300

Жыл бұрын

@@gulliverthegullible6667 Rubbish, your answer shows that you have never stood in the way of a cyclist (called a bicycle Nazi) in Berlin. But you also wanted to say something.

Well, I wouldn't say that NOBODY waits in the middle of the night at a deserted street just because the traffic-lights are red BUT I'd consider it quite uncommon in Germany. We teach it to our children though, because we want them to live.

@joew2842

Жыл бұрын

In Germany there is Something called "Rotlichtüberwachungsanlage" 😅 we wait

@dulamaya

Жыл бұрын

Haha this is hilarious. You take your babies stripped in a torture seat no other baby in the world would accept, on the Autobahn speeding like crazy. Why are you always in SUCH a hurry? And why does it always have to be so freaking QUIET like you are living in an eternal sorrow? Isnt the weather grey enough to lower the energies....? Coming from a German who loves her country but just does not get the people and is very happy in Latin America! ;)

@felicious6384

Жыл бұрын

@@dulamaya You consider a "Kindersitz" as a torture seat? Why?

@dulamaya

Жыл бұрын

@@felicious6384 because that is how usually babies who are taken to Germany feel about it...especially my own babies :)) they just hated to be strapped to that thing and protested the whole ride- everytime. I always wondered how they get German babies to be so disciplined and accept the seat...? (Well all my comments here are to be taken with some humor so don't take the "torture seat" too seriously)

@Evaristo_YT

Жыл бұрын

In Brazil too, but Brazilians sometimes don't follow the rules.

Once I was in a hurry to catch the train, so I jaywalked right in front of a mother and her little child. When I was close to her, the mother said loudly: "Look darling, that´s how one of these people look like who are killed in traffic."

Lol bro you are such a good interviewer. You bring such a fun and humble energy, I can see even the most shy of person enjoy having a quick chat with you. Love watching these!

What I, as a German, have had to realize over the past few decades is that many foreigners bring their bad habits with them, for example when it comes to cleanliness in public. They leave their rubbish everywhere, just like they usually do in their homeland. This is not a prejudice, but rather facts that can be expressed without being pigeonholed into a certain category. Of course, this doesn't apply to all people of other origins. For example, some beautiful corners in my region were closed to cars because rubbish was always left behind from forbidden barbecue parties and the culprits were usually of foreign origin. This can also serve as an example that some Germans are no longer so particular about cleanliness.

Whenever you go and live in a new country you will notice rules that you are not used to and they will stand out in your mind. You are less likely to notice if rules from your home country do not apply.

It’s really simple, just follow the rules.

@yourtruebrit

Жыл бұрын

woah you have been subscribed since i started this channel :O

@teckyify

Жыл бұрын

Yep, the beauty is its simplicity. There is only one rule. Follow the rules 😎😂

@maxbarko8717

Жыл бұрын

@@teckyify If you know the rules.

@Sketchupdave

Жыл бұрын

🤷‍♀

@doppiorizzonte

Жыл бұрын

exactly, be a robot 😂

Nice video Lad 👍🏼. That was some quick editing 😃. It was a pleasure meeting you guys.

@yourtruebrit

Жыл бұрын

I was up till 2am everyday since, Sorry I couldn't put everything it was so much content :D but it was so cool meeting you lot!

@uncappedguitarist8933

Жыл бұрын

@@yourtruebrit No worries bro. Your efforts are reflecting through the video Keep going 🙌🏽 .

it was fun meeting you :)

The last one hit me hard 😂. If you have problem with post then u r F* up 😂

1.people loudly talking, screaming on the phone 2. People watching videos, youtube online in public transportation without headphones 3.walking in thr middle of the sidewalk, not right, not left, so everybody has to squize or pardon thrmselves to get by 4. Crossing the red light 5. Entering U bahn without letting passengers first get out, and actually give them space to do so 6. Getting into a bus and going all the way in so the rest of us can fit 7. Throwing trash or cigarettes on the floor 8. Public toilets, is there really a need to acting like you are in a barn?! 9. Cutting lines anywhere 10. Loud music, gathering with people in buildings without prior notice .... And Im a Balkan girl, born and raised, but today living in Germany. The only place I was at peace was Tokyo, Japan. There is something to be learned from Japanese, and that applies to everyone

@alexpetrovsky291

3 ай бұрын

"9. Cutting lines anywhere". I heard that germans don't respect queues as well.

@dominoplay3712

3 ай бұрын

@@alexpetrovsky291 in my experience, foreigners and teen Germans tend to be “misbehaving” with the whole queue thing

Don't throw rubbish on the street. I live in a small town in East Westphalia and in recent years the level of street pollution has increased dramatically. The number of foreigners has also increased significantly

@Sketchupdave

Жыл бұрын

Do I see racism in your statement, even if there is a corelation🤔

@davemariano72

Жыл бұрын

@@Sketchupdave there is a correlation, simple as that

@shivinunitholi2493

Жыл бұрын

@@Sketchupdave Where is racism in that comment?

@grabetuba8610

Жыл бұрын

Correlation is not causation, and it's not racism you see in the comment, it's xenophobia. From what I observed here in Stuttgart, it's mostly kids (teens) leaving trash everywhere and playing their music loudly in public. Most Germans are scared of telling them off because of the extremely protective rules for "children" (anyone under 18). The kid can just claim you abused them or tried to attack them.

I like that you talk to a variety of nationalities and identify them. I learn as much about other countries' thinking as I do about German thinking.

@hah-vj7hc

8 ай бұрын

Yes, and also no. I've met so many foreigners and while they always have some things in common, every one is an individual

Chile is actually a very German country. They follow rules to a degree not seen in other LatAm countries. I was there with a Mexican friend of mine when he was getting scolded by a cop for jaywalking. He said to my friend something along the lines of, "that isn't something you'd do in your own country, would you?" My buddy was thinking, "yes!"

@alvarotorres9057

11 ай бұрын

I am Mexican and people in Mexico love breaking the rules.

Thank you for not putting everything I said during the interview. 😂 And, thank for this lovely video. I like it. ❤🎉

@cekic9098

Жыл бұрын

Why, What did you say to the poor guy?

I would say be reliable so If you cant make it to a meeting say that early enough and just dont let the people wait. But I cant think of much more. Just be friendly and like the finnish woman said dont assume that you know how things Go 🤷‍♂️💚

TrueBrit....you are hilarious. Awesome channel

I loved your outfit and the production of the video

I like it. - Make interviews at a german Recylinghof on a saturday.

Depends on the road, if visibility is good enough I will absolutely cross without waiting. But in complicated situations I will wait, because way too many drivers are way too insane and should not have a license.

about the stoplight and jaywalking, i just dont feel pressure to get over the road quickly, so i wait ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

the quality of the video is clearer than my eyesight

You asked why. I believe it trickled down into our society due to our history. It's less about rules, and more about a general mindset to reduce the probability of catastrophy. Rules are just a generalized practical side effect of that. Individualized example: when i smell smoke, i always search for the source, sniffing around until i find it. Looks funny. Actually prevented a house burning down a few weeks ago due to it. So, the "beware" rules may look funny. But when the shit hits the fan, as it did in Germany, it may be your only silver lining. I believe that's the underlying answer to the why. Btw. awesome videos. 👍

@homo_esperans

Жыл бұрын

Nice observation. I respect that.

Crossing the street with a red light is pretty normal here in Berlin 😂😅( except when there are little kids people SOMETIMES try to not cross the street )

Please make similar kind of videos on The city of Cologne. I heard people of cologne are very friendly.

I am Brazilian and I would get in trouble because I’m a touchy person . And I mean that serious , it’s automatic for us to do that . I would say sorry often after see the people reaction

@nadine8742

Жыл бұрын

You wouldn't exactly be in trouble, but most people might find it uncomfortable, or really think you're flirting😄

@debora9101

Жыл бұрын

@@nadine8742 😅😅😅😅😅😅 and in my country people around me think that I’m little shy and in German I would be the bold flirty woman lol it’s funny

@dominikforstner1351

Жыл бұрын

Oh I wouldn't mind at all. Touching and being touched is a very important need for us human beings. I am german but often have to forbid myself touching people when I talk to them because... well Germany. I hear you :)

@dominikforstner1351

Жыл бұрын

What I usually do is while talking I extend my hand when I make a point as if to touch their forearm or something but I stop 1 centimeter away from really touching them. Then based on their reaction I can tell if they would appreciate platonic touching or not. I am a bartender by the way and often other germans touch my shoulder or arm while talking.. but it definitely takes a bit longer than in other countries for us to warm up ;)

@debora9101

Жыл бұрын

@@dominikforstner1351 own then I wouldn’t bother you 🙃

My take on why we follow the rules so much. Warning: tough subject matter. Everyone, no matter which culture they come from, has a huge set of internalized rules that they follow and expect others to follow as well; if others flagrantly break them, reactions from shock to aggression may follow. The real question is then, why are Germans so eager to internalize the law, however inconsequential? IMHO, part of it has to do with the aftermath of WWII and the resulting 'culture of remembrance', like so many things for us. It's paradoxical of course, since blindly following rules was the worst thing one could do back then (morally)-but still, the excruciating, ubiquitous desire to virtue signal, inwardly as well as outwardly, that "I'm a good person" can indeed be satisfied to some degree by never, ever making one step out of line. You have to understand the amount of shame many Germans are still made to feel, even today, about who they are and their legacy. And I can't even *begin* to imagine how my grandparents felt in that regard, the men forced to fight at the front, while the women at home had to witness neighbors and friends vanishing, powerless to do anything. And these people were deeply religious. If you weren't a true Nazi (most weren't), all you could do was rot inside, in your infinitely magnified original sin. Trust me, at least until a generation ago, this point was really brought home in schools and education, that we are not a good people, that we're somehow flawed. It was brought home in my education. Capitalism and economic success have painted a pretty facade over all this, but the trauma reaches fucking deep. We just want to be told we're a good boy, and a good boy does what he's told.

@feliciacoffey6832

Жыл бұрын

What a great analysis, and really interesting!

@sandymiller870

Жыл бұрын

Very perceptive analysis. You are probably correct.

@pedroewert143

Жыл бұрын

rules were already big before that: they may come from prussias influence and militarisation in the 18th century, as well as the education system and bureaucracy. Prussia was aswell heavily influenced by calvinism and protestant ways. Add on top some years of napoleons french bureaucracy and some influence of Austrias/Metternichs. (as Austrians like rules aswell). So i say that the 3rd Reich was a symptom of that rule following and not a precursor.

@pamphletier

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, when you look closely you can see that German society is still recovering from the Nazi disease. Not following the rules had very real and drastic consequences at that time, and it also had in East Germany during the GDR regime. To some extent, this fear of the consequences of disobeying rules gets passed on from one generation to the next. However, there's also quite some progress visible when comparing the different generations. I don't think the educational system ever systematically told Germans that they are flawed, but it didn't provide answers to the unbearable atrocities in German history that it (rightfully) covers in great detail. It's this lack of answers that creates a feeling of being flawed in some or many.

@8bitnitwit

6 ай бұрын

You're a good boy. I give you permission to break a few minor rules occasionally.

Fantastic my brother😂👏🏻, success✨ greetings from brasil😎🇧🇷

@yourtruebrit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Not making way for people getting off trains or busses or the like. Not letting everybody off before getting on. Not being able to use escalators, standing on both sides instead of letting people walk by on the left. In general, standing in the way without need. Being delicate when people criticise anything.

Dont be noisy on train or bus

In the area south of Munich Hbf, drivers don't even stop when it is time for pedestrian crossing. It feels like a different continent in that area and I always have to watch for cars.

@helgaioannidis9365

Жыл бұрын

My aunt from Hamburg when visiting us in Munich used to say that Munich isn't a German city, it's like being in Italy (she didn't mean it as a compliment 😂).

Radio and television tax are actually a fee that everyone has to pay, because it also includes computers and smartphones and the possibility to watch television or hear radio online.

Be quite on sundays please, because Sonntag in Germany is "Ruhetag" or "rest day" so to say. No loud noises. For examples no vacuuming the flat, no loud music/tv/talking/ powertools and so forth.

My experience is, that in Bavaria and Baden Württemberg, people are hyper concrete rule followers. Especially in more rural areas it comes close to big brother like surveillance^^. The more north You get, the more chilled it is. But it’s only my personal view on things.

An important rule is not to ask foreign looking people where they are from. Some families live here in third generation. They are sometimes even more "kartoffel" than bio germans. So sometimes third generation (with turkish anchestry) people complain about migrants who do not follow the rules. So "Where do you (originally) come from? is an annoying question.

Oh damn... i totaly get the one about the E-Mail. Im german and once had an appointment in court and i did not recieve the letter since at that time some shady guy stole mail from the mailboxes in our Street. i had to pay a 300€ fine for not appearing in court even tho i didnt know i had to go. Treid to communicate the situation... no chance!!!

A lot of those things are quite Munich specific. Münchener are extra spießig and less warm.

The crossing of a street with traffic lights on red costs 5-10 € if you get caught in the worst case driver's license away.

Sehr unterhaltsam! :D

In Germany you have to pay a punishment fee if you cross the lights (Ampel!) and the police catches you. Other than that ppl in Germany are taught to be a good example for kids in order to prevent kids from crossing the lights. It is just a way of trying to avoid accidents (especially because kids often do not pay enough attention)

@shifatshama8026

Жыл бұрын

How are you supposed to cross the street then?

@akita_inu-il6em

Жыл бұрын

@@shifatshama8026 you have to wait for the Green lights

I'm german and at least in larger cities most people jaywalk on the daily if there are no cars around

The strict standing at the red lights is for/bc. of the children. To be a good role model. Grownups can estimate whether a car might be coming and it is dangerous, but not the kids! So if _they_ just walk at red lights it might quickly lead to a problem. That's all to it.

@thatguy8869

Жыл бұрын

As a US child decades ago we were taught a little song: "Stop, look and listen, before you cross the street. Use your eyes, use your ears, THEN use your feet." I didn't always follow this rule and was almost run over by a motorcyclist. He was pretty upset and luckily nobody was hurt.

@FrogeniusW.G.

Жыл бұрын

@@thatguy8869 Yes, such teachings exist here aswell of course. But until the children have really deeply learned it, it's on the grownups.

@craigchristian344

Жыл бұрын

What about at 1AM like the Brazilian lady said? There's no kids around at that time and the roads are going to be clear.

@tj2375

Жыл бұрын

​@@craigchristian344they cross with red when streets are empty of course.

@craigchristian344

Жыл бұрын

@@tj2375 in the situation I described no chance, utterly pointless, I'm European btw.

There are many things one can talk about this topic. First thing I learnt here in Germany through an unpleasant experience is, 3-4 Days being in Germany, walked on the side walk meant for bicyclists. The guy came behind me on a bicycle said something to me in an unpleasant tone that I didn't,t understand at that time cause of my poor German skills. It kinda made me sad/ affected me. You can communicate something in a friendlier tone as well. Don't walk on the bicyclists zone/Pavement.

Gosh, the trash bins!! There are so few trash bins on the street that most of the time I carried my trash to back home😁

Concerning the "waiting at red traffic light" thing: As I understand, these interviews are done in Munich. In Munich is a large police academy. Therefore the streets of Munich are used a lot for training of police trainees, so you can easily be charged there with fines, even for minor traffic offenses. In general people are crossing red lights in Germany as well. But you shouldn't be surprised if you get a fine. Most of all you have a big chance of getting angry reactions if you get in the way of road users that have priority. Following rules in Germany not only means that people accept the restrictions they impose, it also means that they don't like to give up the rights they have through these rules.

@TheHolladiewaldfeee

9 ай бұрын

I didnt know the police academy part, interesting. And Yeah, while not everyone is doing it, crossing the street at Red Light when no car is around is a thing. In depends in where you live I guess. When I visited Berlin a lot of ppl did it. And even in my rural area in West germany there are a lot of ppl who do this, espacially at night.

Regarding e-mail one more thing! In Germany, a signature is currently only valid by mail or fax. An e-mail is not valid.

@claudiaweber4564

Жыл бұрын

Even not by email or fax, only sent by mail.

1:12 - Zuerst hatte das Matriarchat das Sagen, dann das Patriarchat - und jetzt das Sekretariat. _First the matriarchy was in charge, then the patriarchy - and now the secretariat._

Mr YourBrit Can you tell me the music your are using on Background

sorry but it is a coffin store where the picture of the queen is to be seen : ) it is in the Schellingstrasse

The tip thing confuses me. I've been living in Hamburg for almost 3 years. I tried once to give tip after a meal in a restaurant. The Kellner stopped me and said it was included in the bill so literally I didn't have to tip at all. This applies generally everywhere. So I'm very confused. I don't think in Germany it's normal to give tips.

@leximatic

8 ай бұрын

You are giving tips in Germany to show appreciation to the meal and the service. It's not expected though, but very common. On the other hand no waiter will frown if you don't tip, because service is included, so even a small tip will count as friendly gesture. 5% is fine, 10% will already count as generous.

The red light/green light crossing has at least two points: you can get fined for crossing a red light, be it car or bicycle or pedestrian. The other is, if you see red you wait and if it's green you go, no need to watch the whole traffic for any "savages", simply look at the light... and in the night, maybe, just maybe there is a bicycle without lights or reflectors somewhere driving down the street to take you for a ride if you don't follow the rules. ... The cutscene with the cardboard pictures behind the shopwindow might be satire

Not just this that or here and there. these problem will see in days everywhere in the world

I don't know about Germany but here in Czech Republic crossing street on red light is illegal, you can actually get a fine for it. That being said people still do it.

@dominikforstner1351

Жыл бұрын

Same here. If you walk one meter next to the crossing police can't do anything though because technically you are crossing the street, not jaywalking.

@martinprochazka3714

Жыл бұрын

@@dominikforstner1351 Haha, that's actually genius, I wonder if that'd work here.

my mom is kinda obessed with rules, whereas i am questioning some rules and figure out myself if its neccesary to follow some rules

6:12 The Rundfunkgebühren (Broadcasting fee) is really annoying, yes. The guy in question had to pay it because a pc/notebook can also be used to listen to the radio online. The broadcasting fee is paid for the upkeep of the national owned TV channels ARD+ZDF. I haven't watched either in a decade and still have to pay. They have no way of verifying their use I guess, so you have to pay because you cant proof not watching it, some way or another.

@claudiakarl7888

Жыл бұрын

So which sources do you use for news?

@MrOrmanley

Жыл бұрын

@@claudiakarl7888 The internet, of course :p

@Matti_us_Alpe

Жыл бұрын

Yeah true and you dont have a say on the content.

@Blaukriton

Жыл бұрын

As a german i can say, it doesnt matter if u have a PC or Tv u only need to have a registered apartment. Sometimes you have to pay twice if have a apartment in munich and Berlin or so. Ten years ago, it was still relevant to have a device that was ready to receive. Broadcasting fees employees disguised as vacuum cleaner representatives went around and presented a vacuum cleaner to see if they had a TV. That was very tedious, so they said that now everyone who has an apartment has to pay for it. When it comes to money, this "follow the rules" thing also stops with the Germans. 🤣

A German friend of mine got so upset when I tried to break the officialities between us. She is very serious all the time, and since that day she rarely takes to me now lol.

7:48 because you dont wanna get caught from the police, and when you get caught you it can even go that far you can loose your driving license now imagine all these trouble come down, you cant go to work for example no money everything comes on top so you better wait 1am infront of a red light

Especially if you have headphones on, talk quietly on public transportation. Never listen to voicemails loudly when you are in a bar, pub, restaurant, or on public transportation. When children are at the traffic light, never cross the street when the light is red, even if there is nothing going on. And always remember, no matter how tough you are, if you are in a room with a kid and the pink phone rings, you answer it!!!!

Another thing, do not bring in outside footwear while you are training at the gym, if you are going for training at the gym bring another pair of footwear for your workout or they will send you out…. And lastly do not play loud music l, and especially past a certain time in the day or police will be called .

03:21 i guess this needs a little explanation... there is the german saying "sich im Grabe umdrehen"... roughly translated as "somebody turning around in his/her grave". so basically, the queen is even after death so embarrassed and disappointed in the prime minister, she starts turning around in her grave. the look of her face gave me some lols :)

A short comment for crossing the street on red: There is the unwritten rule to not cross the street on red if a young child is next to you. If there is no child.... Feel free ^^

@robbypolter6689

Жыл бұрын

That's why I stopped showing consideration for those people who cross the street as pedestrians when the light is "red". 14 cyclists have lost their lives, among other things, because they drove on "red".

@dominikforstner1351

Жыл бұрын

Yeah the thing during daylight is tho that there could always be a kid somewhere watching you, even if you don't realize it. I break a lotta laws but only jaywalk late at night ;)

Don’t forget to say „Mahlzeit“ to EVERYONE you meet while going to canteen for lunch break! No matter if you work in a company with 5 or 5000 employees 😉😉

@johnnya2855

Жыл бұрын

Dazu empfehle ich: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qHdo1pWHgLecl8Y.html

@MausTheGerman

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnya2855 😂😂 100% accurate 👌😅

@epistemophile3021

Жыл бұрын

mahlzeit what does it mean

@dominikforstner1351

Жыл бұрын

​@Epistemophile 🤍 Literally: "meal" We say it as a break time greeting to wish people a good meal. Because germans are lazy "Have a good meal buddy" get's butchered to a mumbled "Mahlzeit" :)

@felicious6384

Жыл бұрын

I think it's more a thing in the South. Here in the North people say "Mahlzeit" not that often but rather "Moin", "Guten Hunger", "Guten Appetit" or sometimes just "Guten".

The brazilian woman's so cute! Saw the thumbline, had to watch the video for her :)

That thing with the tip is not true. It's seen as a sign of acknowledging a good service, but usually we are not assuming that you must do it and then we are dissapointed. That's simply not true.

3:30 Considering she doesn't have a good reputation in england, I don't question her precense in a window with the upset queen rotating in her coffin.

1:55 I agree with my co-national !

The "radio/television tax" is not a tax. It is used to keep certain channels independent of advertisers and politicians + they have an educational mission. It must also be said that they are grossly overpaid and misuse these funds. Nepotism is also a big problem.

I don't get it. Most of this seem fairly simple to me T_T Tbh I feel safer and comfortable doing all this. ALso what is the radio television tax??

Had a dream I flew to Germany lol then I see this just posted

I live in Germany and Germans complaining about Deutsche Bahn is so annoying. Most countries in Europe have worse delays.

@madapro03

9 ай бұрын

Yeeees! Thank you :)) they should travel more.

As a German I disagree with the third person. You definitely SHOULD as questions about the war. If you do it in a respectful way, I'm sure nobody is offended.

@squeaky.orangee3481

Жыл бұрын

I'm German and I would say the same. I don't mind when someone ask something general about war but it's a bit weird when you don't really know a person and they came to you and ask you if your grandparents are Nazis, if you support Hitler or stuff like that. I wouldn't ask a British or a French if their family were colonizers when I don't know them as well

@dominikforstner1351

Жыл бұрын

Why would I be offended, I wasn't even alive back then.

@c0d3_m0nk3y

Жыл бұрын

As a German living in the US, I do find it annoying when this is the first topic that comes up when you say where you are from. Same with asking how it is like living in a socialist country (in the sense of communist) or asking about a huge refugee crisis in Germany. I think, it's probably the right wing media in the US that is painting a skewed picture of Germany to support their doctrine. However, if somebody is truly interested in the history and can distinguish between the past and the present, I wouldn't mind talking about it.

The problem with jaywalking is not so much disobeying rules. Instead you really practice ignoring the traffic light, thus desensitizing yourself to a red light, which can become dangerous in certain situations (esp. if there are multiple lanes and traffic goes with different speeds... This should not be underestimated. I have saved several tourists from being hit by a car by yanking them back on the kerb in the very last moment here in Cologne, who were totally shocked and grateful afterwards.) Plus, you are setting a terrible example for kids (who might be watching even if you aren't aware of them). If I am in a true hurry I prefer crossing the street where there is no traffic light in sight. ;)

I'm wondering why nobody mentions the "escalator laws"? Go on the left, stand on the right.

Muito bem saudações 🇧🇷✌️

Don't be LATE!!!!

Come to Cologne. Everybody crosses through the red lights in this city. But... Unfortunately we have quite a few deaths because of this habit. 😕

@lazrseagull54

Жыл бұрын

I saw many people waiting for the invisible cars last time I was in Cologne. I did too, because I felt like people would judge me if I didn't. In the UK, there's no fine for crossing at a red light. Red just means cars have vorfahrt. Police and parents with kids will cross at red if there's nothing coming and will wait if there's moving traffic. People treat moving traffic as the "red light".

@suspunk.germany

Жыл бұрын

@@lazrseagull54 we had just recently another elderly person killed because he crossed a red light at night. Mostly children and elderly are the victims at collogne trafficlights. The problem: some of th git killed even though they were walking while it was green for them. Depending on where you live, cars often cross their red lights with high speed, so you have to teach especially your children not to cross at green without reassuring that there is no car coming. Maybe everybody would be more careful if the laws would be as they are in the UK? On the other hand, especially children an elderly often have got a limited sight which leaves them more vulnerable than others, crossing a road. I don't know... If you'd ask me, I would get rid of all the cars in the center of cities. Problem solved.

Ignoring invoices would be a huge mistake. Many foreigners do that because of "Why should pay that f***cking ARD? I don't have a TV!" or "Taxes can wait longer, I'm too busy". Don't do that. Because in the end you'll have a lot of headache and will have to pay much more.

Which is the most immigration friendly country in Europe?

6:47 Respekt 💪

People do jaywalk at night, that part I don't agree with. But, I've been recently in London again and every single person jaywalks in that crazy traffic and it fucks up the traffic even more. Many rules make reaaaaaally sense. 😂 Also, in Germany you would get murdered crossing traffic. Drivers have no mercy 😂

@enjoyslearningandtravel7957

11 ай бұрын

Drivers in United States, drive way over the speed limit and have no mercy also unfortunately. I was almost hit by a driver turning right and I had the right of way as a walker in the crosswalk with a green signal.

@madapro03

9 ай бұрын

hahaha! have you been to Sicily? I had to relearn how to cross the street.

In Germany there is a rule, end of it and you have to stick to it. If the rule doesn't apply out of certain circumstances there id no way around, because it is a rule!! In UK, there is a rule, but if the rule doesn't apply or you have a very good explanation, why you don't follow the rule, that's perfectly alright. The main difference between Germany and UK!!!

I am always surprised when the topic of jaywalking comes up. Yes, in Germany the rules are taken more seriously than elsewhere, especially when children are around, but I've never experienced being approached by strangers when walking on red. Or maybe it's stricter in conservative southern Germany than here in the north? After all, most of these videos come from Bavaria....

@robbypolter6689

Жыл бұрын

If I were to ask the "red light violators and speed offenders" on my street to pay, I would be rich.

@dominikforstner1351

Жыл бұрын

Munich is not conservative. We jaywalk at night and wait for green during the day (cuz kids watching)

What’s the intro song called?

If you go to a forest, make sure to find out if there are time restrictions. You might get fined if you disturb the birds at certain hours.

@doppiorizzonte

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 loved it !

@claudiaweber4564

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

My life, my rules, my style, my attitude

Rules are rules and there for a reason. Why are people so shocked with rules. That is the problem, no one wants to have rules. The big problem in the US no one follows rules and laws.

How come nobody mentioned not being Punctual...? The biggest issue many foreigners face in my humble opinion...

@TheHolladiewaldfeee

9 ай бұрын

Yeah. Im surprised by that too. As a german I wouldnt mind if someone like crosses the street at Red light. Its his/her thing ( if the Person doesnt Do it around Kids). But what really pissed me off is people who are always late. If u are late constantly, the ppl here have the impression they and their time isnt important enough for you. Also a lot of ppl hate waiting here. That being said, thats not only a foreign "Problem". I also have german friends who come late every time man. And not only like 5 minutes. You are lucky if they come 15 minutes after the time you agreed with them. So I guess you can say not every german is german at These topics 😅

@animalfriend6413

9 ай бұрын

@@TheHolladiewaldfeee And sometimes it becomes even worse, when they ask "Have you been waiting a long time?", knowing that you are always on time.