American reacts to: Do Germans hate Americans?

[@Dunkelseele]

Pretty sure most people who are watching you by now on the regular don't think you are stupid and stereotypical american.

[@ralfbauerfeind8236]

The American that considers himself stupid and stereotypical - is neither.

[@klarasee806]

I agree, but I hate when people try to make fun of everything Ryan says and take it as a "proof" that every American is stupid and… something with health care system. Bla, bla. I wonder why so many Germans are so obsessed with the alleged stupidity of Americans. Maybe it helps them to get over the stupidity in our own country 🤷‍♀️

[@LeDudeNigginz]

@@ralfbauerfeind8236 This

[@grandmak.]

I think what we call the stereotypical American is an uneducated moron who would never show interest in another culture so I agree.

[@grandmak.]

@@ralfbauerfeind8236 stimmt genau.

[@DerLachendeMann2029]

As a German I think one major thing that many tourists do wrong here (doesn't have to be americans, applies to many nationalities) is how they treat some of our historical monuments, especially those created to remember WWII or more specifically the Holocaust. One should never enter one of those (prominent examples are concentration camps) behaving like they are at Disneyland, taking joyful selfies and such. I've seen some wander around such a camp (Dachau Concentration Camp, near Munich) with a selfiestick and a big coke from McD's having facetime calls on loudspeaker. Or lifestreaming the insides of the gas chambers making "funny" choking/asphyxiation noises. Those places are to be treated like holy ground - to remember the shame of our nation, to honour those murdered. Even to grief for some, like jewish survivors. So anyone visiting should treat those places with the same respect, they treat a graveyard or a war monument in their own country. The german history of the past century still weighs heavy on many german minds, so please don't take it too easily. I just thought that should be added besides the mandatory "don't call germans n*zi".

[@nickhanisch1501]

i agree with you in most parts, but "to remember the shame of our nation" is bullshit, germany today, has nothing to do with germany in the 30s, 90% of people today have no connection to what happened 90 years ago, we are a completely different nation now, ofcourse we should not forget history and what the nazi regime has done, keeping memorials and teaching about it at school, but putting the burden of something that happened nearly a century ago on todays people, just because we are born on this soil, is unfair and absurd, is still remember how our history classes were mainly about the third Reich and how we should fell ashamed about what "we" did, i didnt do anything, my parents didnt do anything, MY GRANDPARENTS DIDNT DO ANYTHING, why the fuck do i need to feel guilty about something that i have no connection other than nationality to

[@ngotemna8875]

​@@nickhanisch1501 I don't understand this reflexive "But me and my grandparents didn't do stuff" rhethoric to be honest. I never felt personally ashamed for the things that happened in our nation's past.But i am very angry at people using this rhethoric to deflect from the CURRENT rise of the far-right movement. Sure, i feel very sad and gloom that this stuff happened, but that's a very human emotion. That stuff WAS horrific in every way imaginable, not feeling bad about that would be, well, inhuman. What i do feel is a certain responsibility to not let this happen again. I also feel proud that, despite the far-right gaining a lot of momentum, we genuinely try live and learn and not forget about those things.

[@ngotemna8875]

​@@nickhanisch1501 I genuinely doubt your history classes taught and told you to feel ashamed. You feeling negative emotions about this time is human and normal. Of course there's a lot of focus on that time, dude. It was one of the, if not THE, most horrific thing in modern history and it is our responsibility as humans, not Germans, to prevent it from ever happening again

[@ChrisTian-rm7zm]

My advice to American tourists: Behave in German memorials the way you would behave in Arlington or Gettysburg.

[@BlueFlash215]

​@@nickhanisch1501It is to remember to never the the far right rise again. And people already seem to forget. The comment above me explained it really well. You don't have to have a bad consciousness. You should be conscious about what could happen

[@Skullman1984]

I've met one of those "simple" Americans here in Germany. One day she asked "is Hitler still the leader of Germany?". And with every question and statement she made, there was this undertone that said “I don't know shit about Germany, but I have an opinion on it!”. And THAT was it, what annoyed me so much, that I asked her to visit other german places and never come back to my house (she was visiting my sister). That doesn't mean that I hate Americans, it means: If you act stupid, I will treat you like stupid.

[@pupernickel]

Für so eine Frage hätte ich sie rausgeschmissen.

[@IGrrr]

Ach, ich hätte einfach zurück gefragt, ob sie auch Sklaven zu Hause hält und wir viele "Indianer" sie schon erschossen hat. Scheint ja ein Hobby zu sein in Mörrika. Zusammen mit überhaupt exzessiven Waffenbesitz und -Gebrauch. ❤

[@Adwaenyth]

"How are you?" Is in German usually only asked among people that are rather close to each other. And we usually do ask that question if we really care if you've got something that is really bothering you right now, be it illness, job or family problems etc. As in it is an invitation to share some of that stuff that is bothering someone to support them.

[@Ph34rNoB33r]

I used to have a Greek colleague who had spent some time in the US, whenever she asked "How are you?" I would start my self check, maybe even say something, and only then realise she wasn't interested in my wellbeing at all, just did the American thing of asking a question that isn't. Awkward.... (on both sides)

[@bluvil]

And even if it is a stranger ask you it’s considered rude not to give them a genuine answer. If that question is asked, the assumption is the person asking is asking out of genuine care or interest. But for Germans, your medical or emotional state is something deeply personal so even while we answer most of us will think "None of your business". Asking without caring/wanting to hear a genuine answer is considered very insensitive, so if a random American tourist would ask a German that question in Germany (even more so so if they ask in german), get a genuine answer, and then get annoyed at the person they are asking, they deserve it when if the person blows up on them TLDR Since it’s not a greeting in Germany but a question supposed to be asked out of genuine concern/ interest, people will feel obliged to answer honestly even if they don’t feel comfortable about it, and asking without wanting a genuine answer is considered very insensitive.

[@brittafrier2430]

First time I got the "how are y'all doing" in a convenientstore in USA, I just stood for 10 seconds, then replied "i don't know". Honestly, I still don't know.

[@grandmak.]

@@bluvil Dem stimme ich nicht 100% zu. Es hat sich inzwischen durchgesetzt , dass man auch bei zufälligen Begegnungen z.B. im Supermarkt hört "hallo, wie geht's?" , und das ist dann keine Aufforderung dazu eine genaue Befindlichkeitsauskunft zu geben. Zumindest bei uns im Norden nicht. Eher bei geplanten Verabredungen unter Freunden und Familienangehörigen will der Fragesteller Genaueres wissen.

[@Markeeigenbau317]

​@@grandmak. Die einzig korrekte Antwort auf diese Frage ist: "Muss ja!" Liebe Grüße von einem weiteren Norddeutschen

[@thehoax9617]

People are pissed off at "How are you?" as a greeting, because its obvious the person asking the question doesn't really care.

[@MrBiochronic]

Yeah, to a german it's condescending, to pretend to care about someone. When you're just two stranger who obviously, logically should not be giving a shit about each other, outside of buisness and general respectfulnes/being polite.

[@69veloSB]

@@MrBiochronic exactly if you close with eachother that obviously isnt the case, but if you on the street randomly asking a stranger how they are that ting just weird

[@MrLogo73]

There are other cultures than Americans which share the same thing.

[@huuweee]

And yet every other one i meet uses this stupid phrase.

[@SilverSmrfr]

But it's literally the same in German. If someone says "Was geht?" no one expects a real answer.

[@Arltratlo]

i been called rude in the USA, after i ask a person if he likes an American answer or a real German answer to his question? he decided to get my 100% German opinion.... he left 2 mins later, but with my US friends laughing about him and not about my answer! one guy said, never ask a German if you cant handle the truth! and because i dont sugar coat, he likes me for my directness!

[@formatique_arschloch]

Same here in Finland. We say how it is. If someone asks "how are you?", we might answer "Shit and thinking about getting hammered. Every day feels like total shit."

[@grandmak.]

True, Americans beat about the bush and consider directness as rude - in den Fettnapf bin ich schon öfter getreten.

[@Zinfandel92]

@ arltratlo what was the question, and what was your answer, do you remember?

[@TheChiefEng]

It's easy for a German or Scandinavian to be called rude in America if an American asked a question about pretty much anything political about America because the answer would most likely not be to the liking of the American. For a northern European and especially a German, questions about the access to firearms in America, the healthcare system in America and the political system in America will almost certainly result in frank answers few Americans would like.

[@Freiya2011]

​@TheChiefEng ... and the education...

[@Thomas_G.]

6:17 ... well... American: "how r u?" German: is annoyed, but gives an honest answer anyway american point of view: Why does that guy tell me the story of his life after greeting him?!? how rude ... german point of view: Why does that guy ask me such a personal question? and without greeting or anything... anyway.. i will stay polite and answer honestly.. First he asks and then ignores?!? how rude ... so.. yeah.. the german is pissed off either by being asked such a personal question or by his answer being ignored 🤷‍♂

[@HappyLoki585]

Lol 💯

[@SingingSealRiana]

Its pretty weird to ask a question you do not want an answer for as greating. Different socialisation and customs and all but yeah, both reactions make sense given context

[@MiaMerkur]

​@@SingingSealRiana when I was in the south the first time as teenager and people said to me "Grüß' Gott" (greetings to God) I answered "I am not going to meet him so soon." I thought THAT is weird.

[@unbekannternutzer25]

​@@MiaMerkur I'm from Bavaria and I find it super weird too. But "wenn ich ihn seh" (when I see him) is a legit answer

[@bastik.3011]

​@unbekannternutzer25 exactly Bavarian look grumpy but they do have humor and a joke like that is totally welcome

[@Flame_of_Death]

9:46 You were a little lost there it seems. "If you are outraged about the meanies making fun of valid opinions, please stay home." -> That redditor is saying if you are an American planning to visit Germany and you look at r/shitAmericanssay and after that you are outraged about Non-Americans making fun of these "valid opinions" (perceived by the American planning to visit Germany as such, but perceived as "Shit Americans said" by others), then you should stay at home because that would mean the American planning to visit Germany would most likely also be one who would say "shitAmericanssay" because that American would think it's a valid opinion (even though it's not).

[@Funkho]

I was thinking that it might be a typo and the person actually meant "vapid opinions"...

[@silberzweig6687]

calling shit Americans say, " valid opinions" is also a good example of a type of humor you might encounter in Germany, Sarcasm

[@siph0r154]

​​@@Funkho I am with OP here. I assume they just missed the quote marks. But yours is not wrong either 😂

[@geilermacker69.]

American moment /j

[@crkTyphoon]

8:00 unfortunately, a lot of Americans I met (online) at some point during an argument they are losing, sooner or later they will use "but you are a nazi" one form or another, as a dead beat argument, to maintain or retrieve self perceived moral high ground.

[@nihildwo4874]

i can confirm this.

[@mulraf]

No idea where that happened, but while i've seen it happen in videos, i never had that occur to me personally (or online, directly). And i am online and interacting with international people all day basically. The only way where i could see this happen would be twitter, but being on twitter is basically asking for the worst takes mankind has to offer.

[@Arltratlo]

yip, but if you call them Nazi...its an insult, suddenly...lol!

[@eodacal4688]

I was called a Nazi to my face once. Didn't do anything btw. just existing. Granted it was someone from south africa not an american but yeah, I met enough americans who will ask about that stuff rather sooner than later and always in a way that forces you to somehow defend yourself. It's rude, it's tiring, I hate it.

[@crkTyphoon]

@@mulraf I used to be online present for 16 hours a day, actively, on a variety of platforms daily, as part of my job. I've had it happen to me more than once, ironically once even under a KZbin comment as a response to something entirely objective I had posted. Not calling it a common or regular occurance, but it has happened a lot more to myself or friends of mine, than I feel comfortable admitting. Even in "joking" terms. You tell someone on your team that you are German, and often times one of the first responses you get is Nazi or Hitler related.

[@EumlOriginal]

Believe me, it has happened several times that Americans got out of the plane, gave the Hitler salute and flew back home a few hours later because the police don't find it funny here.

[@IGrrr]

Im Ernst? Also wirklich umgeschickt? 😂😂 Ich würd's ja feiern.

[@seeMafufo]

As a midwife who visits peoples homes (quite often, but not exclusively English speaking folks) I am still to find out how to handle that "how are you" as a greeting. If they ask me how I am while I am still taking my shoes off I will of course just politely reply "fine, how are you" and repress my German instinct to tell them about my headache or sleepless night. But then on the other hand it is oviously part of my job to sincerely ask and find out how they are doing and that makes the whole thing very annoying to me :D Can't we just agree on skipping the "how are you" and replace it with "nice to see you" or something?

[@claudiakarl7888]

Or just hello

[@la-go-xy]

​@@claudiakarl7888generally :D When a midwife comes to your home you are happy she's here B) Cheers to all midwifes!

[@Lebgefaehrlich]

The pissed of reaction can also be a reference to the fact that Complaining is the Cornerstone of German Smalltalk, nothing builds a Connection between strangers faster then shared Annoyances. Mostly the Bahn, Weather or people that misbehave

[@haraldwitz3238]

Your confusion about Germans being pissed off when an American comes up with a "How are you doing?" has most likely to do with the simple fact that they see this kind of smalltalk as annoying. If you don't have a serious interest in the other ones well-being, why ask? German and everybody else see through this kind of rethoric. Only Americans take up the effort to play along. That is a charade for Germans (and others, too). And in here you find the difference between real politeness and giving a performance. Germans hate performance as it is next to lying. And it is to say, that it is pretty obvious. Just check out Asian politeness...

[@haraldwitz3238]

@DanDownunda8888 ​@DanDownunda8888 Not like "Howyadoing?" (Joey in Friends)? 😉 Has the empty small-talking swept over from the US to Australia? I have the feeling as if Australia is becoming more and more US-like, and less and less Brit-like.

[@SilverSmrfr]

I think most germans don't speak english well enough to get it. The german saying "Was geht?" has the same meaning and is used in the same way.

[@nessu1385]

@@SilverSmrfr Not really. "was geht?" is super informal and depending on who asks (and the setting) it would be still exceptable to answer honestly. And i think its not a thing about getting english well enough (the how are you smalltalk was on one of the first pages of my first english textbooks) but a cultural one. I think if its a formal setting many germans would propably use the smalltalk answer but with friends/family it would feel fake to not answer somewhat honestly.

[@Bramfly]

If anyone thinks Germans are direct 😂, come to the Netherlands we invented directness.

[@CaptainFirefred]

I learned that from Ted Lasso, I like the Dutch.

[@johannageisel5390]

That's because you have no mountains to circumvent.

[@Cornu341]

in my friendly interactions with Russians as a German, they also have a tendency to be blunt. Makes communication in general much easier.

[@SirDampfelot]

Dutch are also Germanic..

[@Gaston413]

As a German, I didn't even know that. :-D Then we are not alone with this.

[@micade2518]

About the comment "Germany isn't a playground": that can be said of any and every country that's swarmed with tourists who just seem so obnoxious and who ignore the fact that there are people actually LIVING where they are visiting! E.g.: cluttering the public transports at rush hours, complaining about shops' and stores' opening times, restaurant serving times, whining about the locals not speaking THE FOREIGNERS' language, etc. I am a Parisian, so you'll get what I'm saying ...

[@MiaMerkur]

Paris is my favorite city and much more homogenous than Berlin f.e. In the metro I feel save because most immigrants talk French too and I can understand them if I listen. But in Berlin Underground I feel frightened because there are a lot Turkish, Russian, Arabic, etc. and sometimes no German it seems. I do even know some male tens who are afraid of taking night busses. In Paris I always felt comfortable. But in tourist hot spots you are right, there are a lot of stupid demanding everybody should speak English /German.

[@micade2518]

@@MiaMerkur You should have ventured to Paris' "Chinatown" in the 13th Arr. I once went there and found myself the only European in what an actual Chinese city must be like! :o))) The immigrants in France come mostly from the former French colonies where they had already been exposed, to some extent, to the French language/culture. The second and later generations were born in France, even if they maintain some of their parents' original culture. I believe that massive immigration in Germany is more recent? (correct me if I'm wrong) and, knowing that acculturation generally takes 2 or 3 generations ... be patient and don't feel insecure just because people speak a different language or wear different clothes.

[@Gedichtss]

“Dont pester us about Nazis and you’ll be fine” realest thing in this video. The AMOUNT of times Iv been asked if I’m related to hitler OR been called a Nazi is disappointing

[@deineroehre]

In some german federal states like saxony or turingia this could become true again, though... Some people didn't learn from things happened roughly a century ago or are too uneducated to get it.

[@imelimadame9244]

I got asked how it is to grow up with prostitutes everywhere to say I was to stunned to speak whould be an understatement 😂

[@Dr.AvenVon]

@@deineroehre or maybe there are more than enought resonons nowadays to become that again? who knows

[@IGrrr]

​@@Dr.AvenVonthere is no reasonable reason to become a Na5i. Never Ever.

[@EeveeEnjoyer]

​@@Dr.AvenVonyou didn't listen in History, did you?

[@anita_R]

I live in Germany. Americans are loud on public transport and outside too. I have told a few to turn the volume down many times. Most trains are quiet trains.

[@grandmak.]

Americans are loud because they are brought up without all the restrictions our kids grow up with in Germany. Consideration used to be a big thing in Germany. As a former teacher I must say that the new generation of German kids is getting closer to American behavior .

[@swagflame7972]

are you german actually? if not, you already slowly sound like one! I´m proud of you!

[@grandmak.]

@@swagflame7972 well isn't that a nice reply (spoken as sarcastically as you). And yes, I'm a German retired English teacher . Never mind your grammar and word order 😏

[@claudiakarl7888]

@@grandmak.And because their perception of social distance is different. They then to stand further apart as we do, so they instinctively talk louder. As far as I know talking and laughing loud also shall transport the image of loving life. I wonder how often that image differs from reality.

[@grandmak.]

@@claudiakarl7888 That seems to be right. Nick Alfieri talked about that on his KZbin channel. He is an American football player living in Germany and he was annoyed in the beginning of his stay that people stood so close up to him in line at the grocery cash desk. He felt their breath in the back of his neck 😆. I have to say that as a German I hate that, too, and I always ask the person behind me to keep a distance.

[@icy8403]

Amazing to see how far you’ve come. I followed when you had just 2-3k subs and a few videos on your channel, now it’s blown up!

[@CaptainFirefred]

Best tip for americans is to be curious and not judgemental, but then, that counts for all humanity.

[@Tplwtch]

Yeah, he found r/ShitAmericansSay! Endless extra content incoming!

[@metalmusicdiscord]

It's not about where you're from, it's about how you behave. I live in an area where more than 40.000 americans live. Can't remember any of them ever attracting negative attention

[@bastyaya]

Tell that to the Afd fanboys

[@metalmusicdiscord]

@@bastyaya why should I attempt such a hopeless endeavour?

[@Arltratlo]

i been a few times to the USA, most northeast coast.... i had the chance to met really stupid people with an school education below of German kindergarten education! one of the best been, why i can drive a car in the USA, because there only a few cars outside the USA where i could learn to drive!

[@Willit1985]

There‘s only one such area in Germany: Landstuhl/Kaiserslautern. But i agree, I made the same experience.

[@earlgrey9329]

Are You a soldier at the Rammstein Base ? 😊

[@tectumfeles7207]

8:00 my first contact with americans was in Japan, Tokyo, Shibuya. Some knuckleheads fresh from some ships at Yokosuka I think, they ask me where I'm from, I said Germany, and they "Oh Nazi" ...

[@IGrrr]

Oh, Americans. The ones with slavery and genocide... How is Forsyth doing? Or Williamson? (Gnadenhütten, Pennsylvania)... Leider gibt es keinen einzelnen Begriff für die ganzen Gräultaten der amerikanischen Siedler an Einheimischen oder verschleppten Afrikanern.

[@hellemarc4767]

This person reminds me of the girl who posted a video of herself crying and saying that the French were so mean and that she didn't make any friends after 2 - 3 days, after she had walzed in the country without even knowing a word of French (she was the loud, obnoxious type). She said she even bought a French hat, and expected all the French people to thank her for having spent some money in their country... And then she got roasted for her video by people from all over the world. 🤣🤣🤣

[@anita_R]

I saw that too. Lol

[@blackforest_fairy]

sounds great. in don't want to watch the video but would like to read the comments.

[@auraluna7679]

Sounds like the show Emily in Paris xD

[@Matjo7588dk]

The first one is actually impressive. Normally Americans love going where they are not welcome after all. And then throwing it in peoples face that they are now there, and sort of own the place.

[@mrxnoname93]

I am not German but Austrian and culturally speaking we have a lot in common even though people on both sides would like to deny that sometimes. There has always been some kind of rivalry. A love hate relationship if you will. Anyway, I would like to adress the "Nazi" point since this has been bothering me as well. For obvious reasons austrians hear the same shit the germans do. As long as we are not getting confused with australians that is. As many here already said, most of us don't hate americans. Certainly not every american. But we hate being called nazis on the internet for simply speaking german. And that happens so frequently that it is actually hard not to automatically hate americans in general. I get that there are a lot of trolls on here (reddit, internet in general) as well but whenever I came across a discussion involving americans and germans a good amount of americans would start throwing that word around like it meant nothing. Why tf would I as a german or austrian living today have anything to do with the third reich and mass murder over 80 years ago? This kind of stuff is a different level of insulting. It's like asking people in the US where they keep their slaves. The fact that that period in history existed does not mean anything today as long as it does not repeat. On a quick sidenote the other thing bothering a lot of us is the inability of a lot americans to see and acknowledge problems in their own country. Being a military superpower does not equate to being a better country. And believe me when I say this: here in austria we have quiet a few problems of our own... I am watching your and IWrockers videos on a regular basis because you seem genuinely interested in the world around you and don't just believe every US propaganda there is. That's why I like you guys. So no, we don't hate americans in general only the stupid ones. Just like we hate the stupid people in our own countries :)

[@Andrzhel_vis_Vhaeraun]

Grüsse aus Deutschland. Hab euch nie gehasst, und kenne auch niemanden der es tut. Ich denke es ist mehr wie ein Streit unter Geschwistern und ein Rumgealber ähnlich wie während einer Familienfeier. Frohes neues Jahr :)

[@SingingSealRiana]

Funny, never encountered any germany vs austrian animosity yet, but maybe I am plain around sensible people in real life. I very much share your point about the USes national pride being desturbing and followed by an unability to review their countries peoblems while loving to give badly informed opinions about everyone elses skeletons in the closets... Getmany is pretty readely willing to examine those on their own as lo g as everyone in the discussion is sensible and just as willing to look at their own. Germany even has quite a good opinion of the US historically out of gratitude for the support given after the occupation of west germany and preventing tge starvation of east germany... Just don't call everyone a nazi and be willing to be polite and respectful and tgere is nothing to fear as an American

[@branalobeee3867]

Ich kenne auch niemanden der was gegen Österreicher hat. Wenn dann hat eher Bayern eine Love hate relationship mit dem Rest von Deutschland 😅

[@andreastietz8231]

If you ask a german "how are you" he will imediately start complaining about everything. That´s why he maybe sounds pissed off 😂

[@janastratmann-severin1892]

Why are they upset when you ask them, "How are you"? Well, because they HAVE to answer you now. Not answering is not an option, and if you're a stranger, you don't really have the right to that question.

[@MiaMerkur]

No to be pissed off is unpolite. If I am not sure I answer "do you want a short or a true answer?" Most say "short" and I reply "good" with sarcastic grin.

[@MiaMerkur]

Except I do not like him because he is narcist, egoist, lier, imposter that I tell a very long story...

[@chrissoclone]

6:03 Pissed off because you asked, but still polite enough to give you a detailed answer because you asked.

[@wombora]

i love the random Bernd das Brot mention. He slowly become one of us :D

[@kimberlycolezemke2290]

I love Bernd Das Brot so much. A wonderful German couple who are my friends bought a plush of Bernd and sent it to me. I love Germany soooo much❤❤❤

[@Wildcard71]

Mist.

[@MrHaggyy]

Raufasertapete Schön.

[@BlackRainbow667]

The Bernd impression is nice also :D

[@haraldwitz3238]

I rather think that the notion of many Americans thinking they are being not welcomed in the other countries and particularly in Germany has a less root in cultural difference or thar infamous bluntness. Well, there is true adversarial behaviour against Americans for political reasons. There is also the valid ignorance of Americans abroad (why do things not work abroad like in the US? Whole channels base their existence on this). But there is one thing, you keep forgetting: the internal fear-mongering about the outside world. The "American exceptionalism" has created the idea of the best place in the world. Yet, there are places that are different and maybe even better. But can it exist

[@haraldwitz3238]

Can a better place exist of the US is the best place? When you look at media content from the mid-90s on, there is a large array of works that depict the innocent American abroad being misused and drawn into horrific stories. Always teaching the American reader/ user /viewer that it is so dangerous abroad, you'll better stay home (and don't recognize that other countries are nice, too). This depiction of abroad = bad / home = best, is incraved in many American brains and that is also why they are worried to go abroad. If you are curious and interested in other cultures, the "abroad" enriches your life. I am German, but I am not advocating for it now (I could), but if you are afraid of Germans, don't be of French, Italians, Swiss, Polish, Danse, or even Koreans, Japanese, or whoever. I never felt uncomfortable going places, even with our history in mind, and neither should Americans.

[@contra1124]

​@@haraldwitz3238 I think you might be right about that. I remember watching a crime show where the intro said something like "x amount of Americans go missing abroad every year". That always felt like they were trying to hide that more of them go missing in the US although I wasn't sure why.

[@tobiasbayer4866]

Adding onto that, I think a lot of americans still expect to be treated better simply for being american, thinking every country thats not the usa is basically a third world country in comparison, so when they meet someone from a country that not only viewes the US as a more or less equal, but also expects respect to be earned, they cant handle being treated as a "lesser".

[@haraldwitz3238]

@tobiasbayer4866 There is something to that, that is true.

[@Engineeer]

I live in the US and grew-up in Germany. My father was actually very skilled in small talk with everybody, including Germans. I guess this is why I never had a problem with small talk. I actually really enjoyed it as I was driving Uber for two years. I don't have a problem with the "How are you?" phrase at all. Though, I have a problem with some Americans asking real personal questions within 5 minutes of meeting them the first time. Casually talking with a German about the Nazi area or even expressing admiration for A. H. or other Nazi personalities is a big no-no! (This was very rare, though.) Most Germans are deeply ashamed of what happened back then and don't feel any national pride besides supporting the German national sports teams and athletes. In fact, it took me quite a while to wrap my head around the fact that some Americans are actually really excited about me being German, which I never experience anywhere in Europe. Their excitement is usually based the admiration of German engineering (usually cars), the Autobahn, sports, their travel experiences (one day at the Octoberfest will do it) or their own family background.

[@WiiPetUwU]

We are not angry at Americans just disappointed UwU

[@Viovel]

Why did your comment make me laugh...

[@MrsStrawhatberry]

I don’t like the American culture and the way it makes people oblivious to the rest of the world and unable to see their own faults, I do however like Americans themselves. I only ever had positive encounters with lovely people in the US and outside of it. While they are loud, they will be very polite about it when you tell them and try to behave differently in order to fit in. There are certainly some rude and ignorant Americans, but every country has these people. Europeans love nothing more than to make fun of Americans. It’s one of the first things we tend to talk about when we meet Europeans from other countries. But we also make fun of Brits and French people. That’s how we bond 😅 Don’t worry Ryan, Germans will like you.

[@Arltratlo]

i think i went to the USA to many times and worked thru my father in law business to many times with them out of boredom.... i am Handwerker in Germany and to work in the USA with " professionals " is an experience i dont want to have again! many of them would here only clean our workplaces, not to be allowed to touch a tool or machine... and the inability for them to use the metric system is terrifying... i worked in a house, installing windows ( US system, not German ) and my foreman ask me how i got so tight spaces between the beams and windows etc! i used a metric tape measure and a level!

[@MrsStrawhatberry]

@ To be fair, they don’t need the metric system when they only work in the Us. I went to a few congresses in the US and they were very knowledgeable. The thing is, the education is too heterogeneous. People with money and access to it are very different from people living in rural places with little education and contact to the outside world. That’s the same for people in any country. I have noticed that especially low wage jobs attract people with horrible work ethics in the Us but they also don’t have any rights or job security. That’s not at all the same for us.

[@Arltratlo]

@@MrsStrawhatberry some Americans found out, the moment i told them my boss gave me 2 months vacation! paid vacation!

[@MrsStrawhatberry]

@ Lucky you

[@alexanderblume5377]

Germany has always had good relations with third world countries, why should it be any different with the US?

[@MiaMerkur]

That is not true.

[@stefanklass6763]

You know the question "How are you?" was inapropriate when you get the somber response "muss". It basically means "has to", but it says "that's non of your buisness, how dare you asking and btw I'm fucking miserable LET'S NOT TALK ABOUT IT"

[@timoposs4459]

Even the question whether you'd be welcomed as an American is weird to me as a German. Basically no one will ask, wants to know, or does care where anyone they pass on the streets is from. Is seems thats more of a deal to you than to anyone else. But yeah it's the first question you get asked when you meet an american, I guess... ^^ But I always have to imagine what people that think that way expect? Crowds waiting for your arrival? Cheering/Booing when you step off the plane?

[@AbE-z3n]

more than one time an american asked me if im related to hitler and some friends got asked the same question too i got asked about nazis every few days when i play on NA servers its a common apearence

[@maleboglia1775]

We Germans actually only “hate” how Americans behave in their own country, do I really have to give examples, I don't think so!?! When Americans come to Germany and behave like “normal” human beings, i.e. friendly and respectful, they are always most welcome!!!

[@MellonVegan]

10:00 That one was about the subreddit they mentioned. The one about things (some) Americans say. If a potential tourist looks at the posts there and is offended bc they actually agree with these absolutely insane takes, they should stay home. That was the implication.

[@harry68784]

10:10 This sentence still refers to the subreddit mentioned earlier in the post.

[@BlacksheepMXM]

I'm a german Dude who has been working with americans, therefor I have met Tons of Americans asking at the airport where the Red Flags with the black Logo are, Where are the Lederhosen, and some similar questions. Most American Tourists don't realize that there are many other ways to live than the American way.

[@BlacksheepMXM]

Post Scriptum: I don't mind where anybody comes from, I hate everybody evenly 😜 PPS: i have some friends over seas in the States

[@tokiosoldier41]

10:04 dont wanna be rude.. you as well might have to take in account that on r/askagerman people answer as ESL speakers. You have a chance on understanding the original meaning if you read a comment as a whole, not phrase by phrase. the last phrase was meant as from a pov of the people who's post get reposted in r/shitamericanssay. So if you dont understand why people are pissed off by the posts on r/shitamericanssay than you might not feel welcomed in germany or the rest of the world xD

[@oliverhoschi6135]

I´m German, i like americans. Don´t know where it comes from, but all people i know do not hate americans. I love you guys. So cool, warm hearted and welcome everyone. Every american is welcome!

[@nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn3888n]

"welcome everybody"- looks like your expectations can´t face reality. more than 50% voted for mr. "they are eating the dogs, they are eating the cats"

[@3st90]

@nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn3888n Keep in mind, if you insist on dragging politics into everything, more than half the world will be your enemy, always.

[@oliverhoschi6135]

@nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn3888n Yeah i didnt expect to get political here. Maybe my expectations cant face reality, and i bet it is so. My initial post should only mean, that i dont hate Americans in general. Bad people live in every country, thats for sure.

[@buntaquarell]

Hey, German here! 👋🏼 I'm living in the southern Black Forest, but am currently chilling in Berlin, watching your videos about Berlin. 😆 We absolutely DON'T hate you guys (and I LOVE your videos) ❤️ If you ever need help, feedback or advice for your content directly from Germany, let me know. Hugs 🫶🏼

[@Freiya2011]

Are there really any Americans pestering Germans with "nazi"? You bet there are! Loads of!

[@GroebisBär]

I was grown up close to the rhein/main airbase, many americans as neighbours in the frankfurt/main area. I also played thousands of bluessongs with my american collegues. they allways had the better weed, 🤩 all cool with my friends in and from the US

[@stennostenno1346]

That reddit post is 3 years old, so back then german reddit might have been more of a niche

[@Alltagundso]

I still feel like many people don't know it. Maybe the ones that know more about the English speaking world?

[@tobiasfreitag2182]

Americans and nazi coments are very very very comon here in salzburg where eagles nest is just a short drive away..... I never got why they don't seem to understand why that annoyes every one... I mean thats just like going to the states and asking everyone about slavery and the indian wars....

[@flol.1741]

9:45 sure it did. If you read r/shitamericanssay and you're reaction is: "Why are they making fun of the poor American, what they said was perfectly fine. This subreddit is very offensive to me as an american." then don't travel to Europe. If on the other hand your reaction is cringing, you're probably OK to go.

[@Von_Daheim]

A lot of the stuff you watch from /ichiel is not german, just badly translated stuff made by americans who preted to be german. You see it in the construction of the sentences that follow english grammar. Just feed for reaction youtubers...

[@kimberlycolezemke2290]

I found Germans to be very friendly and kind. They do their jobs and are just good people.❤❤❤❤

[@eastfrisian_88]

I haven't really traveled very far around the world, but one thing has always helped me a lot: Observing the surroundings and the people at the beginning. How do they behave? That helps a lot. And throw prejudices overboard and form your own opinion. I would also say that Germans definitely don't hate Americans. My partner is half American (his father's side) and there are just cultural differences and behaviors that are different and sometimes simply stupid prejudices.

[@rafaszmuda669]

I think most of Europe at least (never been traveling outside of it) would not be very pleased of they were stopped in middle of the street on let's day they way to work by some random stranger trying to ask how they say is.

[@dennishullinghoff3679]

There are pictures of americans making a Hitler salute, for a picture, in front of the "Reichstag" or Ausschwitz. Its their "freedom" to do every exprerssion everywhere. So we call that behavior "Elefant im Porzelanladen" which means elephant in the room, but means you cannot overlook them.

[@la-go-xy]

The German Elefant im Porzellanladen is breaking porcelain because they doesn't fit. It's different from the English elephant in the room. And to clarify: showing Nazi symbols in Germany is illegal and not arguing an opinion.

[@ThePredatorDE]

It's often not the elite of a people that you catch in the media. And especially for the US they manage to carry around the negative cliches and their own culture with a lot of unreasonable self esteem, what makes it hard to take them always serious. But has nothing to do with hate, there are tons of lovely Americans.

[@henrikhaas6980]

Grown up as German, I'm sure a English as a second language speaker (ESL), and I'm aware of it every time I'm searching for words and expressions :-) That's surley also the main reason for "being rude" or "too direct" for American/English ears and hearts. I'm just reluctant to get through the sentence...

[@00FantMod]

no, we germans do not "Not like" americans. we just cant understand certain decisions your country made.. like allowing Guns and such.. xD but noone blames america for that because we germans did and do stupid things too like everyone on the planet. so, everyone is welcome solong they behave good. =)

[@Arltratlo]

yip, they have the right to repeat our mistakes and we dont have a right to point it out to them!

[@ArmandoBellagio]

People who smile excessively at strangers are not really seen as simple, but rather as crazy or up-to-no good here in Germany, especially if men do it. The same or even more so in Eastern Europe.

[@IloveGERMANYtoo.]

I love being a german-american that grew up in Germany. It's so funny - because I know both cultures and it is somehow very hilarious for me visiting my relatives in Pennsylvania. 😂🎉 Grüße aus Biebesheim am Rhein (South of Frankfurt am Main) Sebastian Armin W.

[@florianstadler5566]

German here: yeah, we behave different, but talking one on one I guess we would understand each other without a problem. Looking at it from my perspective working for almost 20 years in an ER in a bigger city: there are beep-holes everywhere. Germans and foreigners. Also nice people!

[@MrHaggyy]

I'm german and I found Americans great so far. It's rather nuances. - We do have Smalltalk in Germany. If people realise you are American they will play along. You really need to find a grandpa "who fought in the war" to make it awkward. But yes we don't sugar coat as much and you might get more than you asked for. - If people are younger than 60 they had english in school, consumed englisch media and a lot of our professionell live is in englisch. So we understand englisch perfectly. However we don't speak the language that much, and even if we do we still sound "german". But trust me American speaking german is a blast too. Primarly because the basic rules of the language you learn early on allow you to build sentences a native speaker wouldn't use. - Speaking of language, some Americans really really love words like very, totally, absolutely, excited and all those words to make something appear bigger. The german cringe-threshold on those is much lower. - Oh and yeah we do really hate "Linksspurschleicher"(driving slow on the left lane). But that has nothing to do with nationality, it's just a "Hurensohn" blocking traffic for no good reason. - Likewise beeing on time and doing what you came for can be tricky. Like if you meet at a diner at 7 with a German. The German will be there at 18:50-55, will eat at that diner and expect you to eat there. Also unless it's a business lunch/dinner or you meet in a close circle for a particular reason like a B-Day we would expect to pay for your own.

[@zangy3748]

Most fun part is when I'm in voice chat with people and me and my German friend talk German but with our dialects and the other people are like "that didn't sound like German"

[@MrHaggyy]

@@zangy3748 I came across a view people from Munich whose bavarian acent was even stronger in englisch. And hearing a Moin Moin in voicechat is also always great.

[@Cranaghas]

Well. I spend quite some time in the US and have gotten those silly Naziquestions several times. Especially from younger americans there seemed and sometimes still seems to be this misunderstanding that all germans are nazis. Don't get me wrong, I still have good friends over there and I guess neither of the persons that asked intended anything bad. But it can get quite annoying at times (although I went with a friend around germany to see some POIs of WWII and even to Omaha- and Utah Beach in France). So please take into consideration to talk about other topics, because in germany in general, your history classes start in the stone age and very soon come to WWII... and you will be stuck there for the entire rest of history education. I think there is so much more interesting about german history than only WWII. Even WWI is most likely just scratched until you move on to the rise of the Evil Empire. That is why I really sucked up the great migration from Europe in American History (thanks to a very good teacher that made it really interesting).

[@h.1699]

10:13 everything after the subreddit refers to it, thus if you believe the people making fun of americans with valid opinions are meanies, but even more so if you believe the bs being valid opinions, the commenter is politely asking you to not leave the US as you basically would be offensive anywhere.

[@moppi80]

Happy New year. Greetings from Mitteldeutschland.

[@Smurk927]

Not every American is stupid of cause but to be fair it is pretty hard to get higher education in your country if you are not rich so I can imagine that could influence the level of education

[@tinino8947]

9:27 only to a certain extend tho. If too many tourists are in the city, many locals tend to avoid the city center or well common places in general. Best example would be the time around the Oktoberfest in Munich. Whilst of course some business like souvenir shops or hotels make good profits, most businesses either donˋt see a change (besides different groups of customers) or even loose out on profit, because just tourists arenˋt their target group of customers

[@winterlinde5395]

Since you asked: you kinda sort of brought the I-bring-you-my-Dollars-thing. But you are right. It would be obnoxious, though in an argument in Germany. Don’t tell that the guy who pings at you taking selfies on the bike lane. To be _irritiert_ in German just means to be confused. So maybe the ESL guy who wrote irritated just wanted to say that, not the petulant, peevish part of the meaning of irritated.

[@heikehofstede3194]

Ryan, I was called a Nazi c you next tuesday, because I asked a question about a politic subject that was new to me. I did stop to engage with US folks about politics since than. It does not worth my time or energy. So some Americans act like they want to inflict hate.

[@Michael_from_EU_Germany]

NEXT tuesday?

[@NightwaIk3r]

II would say I don't like America as a nation, I don't like the culture and mentality, just like the toxic and self-destructive super-capitalism. but that doesn't mean I have anything against any American as a person or the products from the country it's just about the whole thing itself.

[@thorstenrusch8652]

I´ve never met an American here in Germay i didn´t like (yet^^ :D )

[@Fistful0fSteel]

I was raised in both cultures. I am not stereotypical of either one. 😊

[@Taximilian]

The (r/shitamaricanssay ) last sentence mean that if the shit what is posted in this subreddid is youre opinion and you get offended by the comments then you shouldnt go to germany

[@RSProduxx]

Yesterday on a video about "customer service US vs Europe" I came to the conclusion that Americans might get the impression that our (EU) customer service (or people in general for that matter) is unfriendly, simply based on the fact that we don´t tend to "over-act friendlyness". I for my part really barely witness unfriendly personel. Exceptions may aplly.

[@madrooky1398]

I think it was an American, never know for sure on the internet, who wanted to offend me by asking about my Hakenkreuz Tatoo which he assumed I must have because I am German. I was just like: Why are people so incredible stupid sometimes? This is the actual offending part about it, being a human using the internet and being incredible stupid.

[@hundvd_7]

The type of people that have to post this question on reddit is the _exact_ kinda person the wolrd finds obnoxious. "Guys, please, I don't want to offend anyone, sorry in adavnce, but would it be alright if I visited your country? Or will people spit on me when they find out that I am from [my country]? Is it even legal for me to be there, or will I get arrested if I say a single word in [my language] in public? I have heard that your people are extremely hateful and racists toward my people, so I just want to make sure it's okay. Look, I'm being kind here, right? I'm just asking, be nice. No need to hate me just because I implied that you are all a bunch of hateful dumb people."

[@Sarakani]

Last Year I was in a small Bus that was driving people to a set destination. Shortly after me and my Family entered there was a group of american tourists also entering the bus. They where maybe around 20 years old. They where loud, really loud and streaming on tiktok or something. They did really not care if anyone of the other passengers wanted to be in their stream or not...

[@WilliamSmith-mx6ze]

Americans will say they're Irish, or that they're German, or that they're something called Scots-Irish. And though Americans are meant to be proud of their country they won't say "I'm American" but will say "I'm Irish". Yet Americans won't say "I'm English". Is it none of you derive any heritage from here? Or is it that being English is associated negatively with 1776?

[@Souls_p_]

I think it might be because its's assumed that most Americans of European ancestry have at least some English ancestry. As an American I also find it kind-of annoying when people claim they're "Irish" when they're just American and don't even have Irish Great-Grandparents. However, I think it's because they want to "fit in" and have more of a sense of an "identity" since the USA is still a relatively new country and they want to relate to Europeans. I also think that despite many Americans having less geography skills, they still really admire other countries.

[@AnnetteLawrence-mv2tz]

@@Souls_p_Australia is also a fairly young country but they don’t have this obsession with proving they’re Irish or German or whatever (both Eurpoean countries). It’s almost the same size as continental USA and further from Europe. Yet they don’t claim distance as being a barrier to knowing things. I was born in Ireland and my family are Irish though I was raised in England. I’ve had an American claim they are more Irish than I am because they have green eyes and mine are blue. They’ve never even been there.

[@Souls_p_]

@@AnnetteLawrence-mv2tz I agree that it's more-so an American specific thing. It could also be largely influenced by American exceptionalism. It's a complex issue and I also really hate that it's still a thing in America.

[@AnnetteLawrence-mv2tz]

@@Souls_p_ unfortunately a lot of Americans seem to be brought up that way. Definitely American exceptionalism. My city is a tourist area. Most visitors are fine and appreciate how old the place is. A lot of American visitors either expect it to be like home or a theme park attraction.

[@Souls_p_]

​@@AnnetteLawrence-mv2tz I understand where you're coming from. A lack of respect for the actual history and culture of areas, definitely a whole lot of ignorance in regard to where it is that they are visiting seems too prevalent. Systems in the USA need to change, educational reforms and what-not, and a shift in mentality, but that is incredibly difficult. A lot of it has been baked into the culture of the US. I'm hopeful that it changes soon with the upcoming generations. things definitely can shift but it will take some time. I think the internet might be somewhat helpful in dissuading this sort-of thinking, with how connected everything is and the amount of information out there. Thanks for your insights of the experience you've had! It's important to discuss these sorts of things.

[@manimustermann749]

We are equally unfriendly to everybody. With americans we just treat you like you aren't the smartest people and need more help with everything.

[@derschunk]

I don't really understand the hate for "how are you" as a greeting, I can't recount how often especially during my youth I've been greeted with "'Was geht?" (What's up?) and the usual answer is "Nix" or "Nich viel, bei dir?" (Not much, how about you?). Also if somebody asks me "Wie gehts?" (equivalent to how are you) my usual go to answer is "Muss, ne?" oder "Läuft, und dir?" (hard to translate, maybe "its alright" or "fine, how about you?") so its not like we don't have our own greeting phrases other than "Hello", "Good morning" or "Good evening".

[@thirstwithoutborders995]

Asking someone "How are you?", like at a workplace or something would be ignored or seen as rude, because it's a genuine question on our mind. So you asking a waitress, "How're you?" is a bit inappropriate, like who are you to be asking about her health and family problems... And yes, Americans do ask about Nazis. And not in the "We are having coffee, let's talk about how my grandpa was stationed in Heidelberg during WWII", but in a "Were your grandparents Nazis? Are you happy we saved you?", both of which can be a bit sore spots for different reasons and not small talk.

[@g2000411]

For the love of god, please use an adblocker 😂

[@simonmarks1545]

Hi Ryan. As a parent and a gun hater, I'd like you to consider reacting to a video about the Dunblane massacre. It might explaine to you why the UK has banned hand guns. I will warn you though that this is one of the most Heartbreaking stories you will ever hear. I'm not trying to downplay other massacres but this one is particularly important for parents of young children and relaxed gun laws. It's litterally the reason that the UK banned handguns and I think is important to your channel. Thank you.

[@berndbrotify]

I don't know where the notion that we hate Americans comes from. Just listen to German radio stations and you'll see how famous American musicians are here: We love The Who, we love Neil Young. Shakira and AC/DC are famous here for a reason!

[@schwingedeshaehers]

6:00 because there is no reason to tell a stranger

[@alexfletcher5192]

My girlfriend is German and I have long got over the tendency to just voice an opinion, sometimes for your own good in her eyes, that takes no account of how you're going to react to it. I am English and we are reserved to some extent and often self-deprecating anyway, so I take it more in my stride. It's actually funny. She is sort of 50% Disney princess and 50% a walking chronometer, who goes to bed at a certain time and wants all appointments and arrangements set in stone. There's like a constant risk assessment being done on, not simply life, but the relationship itself. The Brits are a pretty ramshackle bunch really and it keeps me on my toes.

[@jesskar]

Those comments on Reddit do sound very rude, even for us Germans.

[@MrMelonMonkey]

"the meanies" i guess they still refer to the r/shitAmericanssay.. like if you dont also hate the stuff thats posted there youre a good candidate for being posted there yourself. and therefore you should not go to germany.

[@TornadoTromboss]

"Don't mention the WAAAR."

[@Arltratlo]

i love Fawlty Towers and dont mention the war is the best, btw: North German here, we are the most humorless people in Germany!

[@maryx8434]

@@Arltratlo You're being ironic I guess? The northern german humor is dry and by far the best.

[@Arltratlo]

@@maryx8434 we invented Otto by accident!

[@maryx8434]

@@Arltratlo I'd say all were invented by Otto!

[@KITT-2000]

Unfortunately, I know some people who say that they find Americans stupid or don't like them and then look at me strangely when I admit that I have nothing against America or Americans.

[@BoYo5310]

10:06 they mean if you think the opinions on r/ shitamericanssay are valid, stay home

[@liddlefur4584]

I swear to Bergkäse. 50% of the time when I am trying to talk to some Americans in Discord, I get pestered with a lot of half knowledge on how America destroyed Germany in the second world war. LEAVE ME ALONE. I don't care about my past, and I don't care about your surface level knowledge of an entire damn ocean.

[@marcokrueger3399]

If we want to conclude: When visiting Germany, be interested, be respectful, just: Don't have an attitude that you're 'better than us'. Don't expect us to be like you (that's a general tip for travelling).

[@andreash3132]

We can't hate americans, because we all love YOU.

[@ralfhtg1056]

Just for your information: we Germans use the word "irritating" in a different context. If we say something is irritating, than it is simply confusing. Nothing more, nothing less.

[@tehweh8202]

6:48 That's actually hillarious. With that frown you look just like a slightly disgruntled German who just realised that his favourite snack isn't in stock and he went to the shop for nothing.

[@borbarad2.0]

10:14 to clear your confusion, that sentence meant, if you read in r/shitthatamericanssay and think the american opinions are valid and the ones making fun of them are big meanies, then you are an American, that would not be welcome.

[@SuperBotanica]

Germans are brutally honest. Anyone who asks - how are you? - usually gets several sentences in response. Americans are simply superficial. Just one example: What often annoys me: there is a person lying on the floor in pain. The American asks: are you OK? The injured person moans: I'm fine. Every book and every film always shows such unrealistic short dialogues. A German would rush to help in shock and ask at most - what happened? where does it hurt? What also surprises me is why Americans don't want to look at you. It's seen as staring. Germans look and are curious. In the USA I always had the feeling that I was viewed as a neutral, if at all. People look past you or through you

[@heisenberg8414]

I am German and love the USA. I have very good friends in the States and would like to emigrate to the USA myself in the near future. Generally speaking, it's very stupid to stigmatize people, but you know that ;)

[@TheOneFlyron]

If you really want to sell the "Hallo" at the beginning, maybe try to work a little on the vowels and make the more pure A and O sounds. Also you can try to dwell a little more on the O at the end. Otherwise it kinda sounds like you're just saying "hello and hello" - at least to a german native ear.

[@quetal5695]

I guess most Germans like Americans. Many of them use tons of American-English words in German sentences. I've seen more "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!“ than „Fröhliche Weihnachten!“. Germans don't sing and say „Zum Geburtstag viel Glück“ anymore, they sing and wish "Happy Birthday". „Ich habe ein change of clothes mitgebracht.“ = "I brought a change of clothes with me." Many job descriptions are in English only - and so forth... And it is not only about language. American-English sounds young and modern! (not to me - I would prefer using more Spanish words).