Are Berliners Rude? | Easy German 443

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Learn German with our street interviews: In this episode, we're finding out if the common stereotype of the “rude Berliner” is true. We're talking to new Berliners as well as to people who have spent their whole life in the German capital and get an idea why people are not always as rough as they might seem at first sight.
Lernt Deutsch mit unseren Straßen-Interviews: In dieser Episode finden wir heraus, ob das gängige Klischee vom "unhöflichen Berliner" stimmt. Wir sprechen sowohl mit Neu-Berlinern als auch mit Menschen, die ihr ganzes Leben in der deutschen Hauptstadt verbracht haben, und erfahren, warum die Menschen nicht immer so grob sind, wie sie auf den ersten Blick vielleicht erscheinen.
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Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose the street culture of participating partner countries abroad. Episodes are produced in local languages and contain subtitles in both the original language as well as in English.
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Hosts of this episode: Janusz Hamerski/Carina Schmid
Camera & Edit: Rawad Sabbagh
Translation: Ben Eve

[@ellibarron3319]

When I was a young student, a Berlin bus driver snarled at me for some mistake I had unwittingly made. Another Berliner jumped to my defense, took the driver’s name or number, and really gave him a dressing down. I saw both sides of Berlin.

[@hudazayni4091]

The best thing about Cari and Janus is that they're always smiling and you can sense how much they love their work Love u Easy German team !

[@anastasiaagafonova9623]

Stimmt !!!!

[@annaal7480]

It is unusual to smile in Germany? People in UK and USA smile a lot.

[@mmgpa2580]

I must say that I visited Berlin when I had an A1 level and tried speaking as best I could and Berliners were SO incredibly kind and polite (except an older lady and an older man who mocked me). They tried speaking Italian (because they thought that’s what we were speaking), they went out of their way to show us around, taxi drivers tried giving us historical and cultural facts whilst driving us to our destinations, a girl walked four hundred meters out of her way to help us reach the bus stop, and a guy walked from the bus stop to the east side gallery with us. So overall great experience. My parents and I (who are very polite) were super pleased with Berliners!!

[@Fff-tz5ik]

Well you got lucky because 3 years living in Berlin and for me Paris seems like nicest people on earth in comparaison to incredible Berlin rudeness.

[@mariapeters4469]

Meine Schwester lebt nun in der Schweiz, aber wir sind beide Berliner .. endlich hatte sie mich in Berlin mal wieder besucht und erzählte mir am Bahnhof, am Alex wie schwierig und anstrengend ihre Reise in die Heimat war und dann steht sie einer Frau im Weg und natürlich sagt sie "Sie sind hier im Weg, junge Frau!!" und meine Schwester hat sich lustigerweise sehr darüber gefreut, umarmt die Frau und sagt zu ihr "und jenau dit hab ick vermisst, wa !!" 😄

[@A-one-]

lol Dit is ma ne unerwartete Reaktion. Muss man auch erstma so schnell schalten - zeugt aber auch von der spontanten Schlagfertigkeit deiner Schwester. Chapeau! Danke fürs Teilen.

[@davidiancu3689]

😂😂😂

[@prispris1629]

Sounds like some of them are proud of being unfriendly… either it’s cultural or merely a lack of emotional intelligence, you can only give to others what you do have in your heart. I truly believe that Cari and Janus’ smile brings much more audience and make us keeping interest for the language. Well done guys,for this warm welcome approach! This is clever.

[@sauloncall]

It's true lot of Berliners take pride in being unfriendly. They have coined the phrase called "Berliner Schnauze".

[@derherrvonhabenichts7462]

Cari und Janusz leben zwar in Berlin, sie stammen aber jeweils aus Mainz und Polen.

[@EasyGerman]

Thank you! @Pris Pris 😊

[@TheLastGameekaner]

Its about being honest and direct, not wasting energy on being unnecessarily polite..what actually is a lack of emotional intelligence, is to claim this as rude. If you cant take this i really recommend visiting munich or cologne maybe.. like really if you claim the natives of a place lack emotional intelligence, DONT GO We like tourists who can appreciate us

[@Iimmaann2411]

I think most of the people in Deutschland are not friendly.. i have been to many countries and was shocked how their people are very friendly specially in Scotland , Netherlands and the USA😄

[@Estrelladluz]

Ich komme aus Mexiko Stadt, das ist eine große Stadt, hier ist für mich ein Dorf, trotzdem sind die Leute in Mexiko sehr nett und hilfreich. Mein Mann ist Berliner, deswegen bin ich hier🙄. Als wir die Entscheidung genommen haben, um hier zu kommen, (weil wir in Mexiko gewohnt haben), hat er mir gesagt.. Berlin ist leider sehr Rude, und jetzt verstehe es. Trotzdem fühle ich mich zufrieden, glücklich und die Sicherheit hier ist für mich ein Paradies 😂 . Die schlechte Laune der Leute ist eigentlich nicht zu schlimm, und ich finde total komisch die Sachen, über die Leute sich hier beschweren😂. Ich lerne immer noch Deutsch😨.

[@kamolsamol4730]

yup, post soviet mentality I felt really big difference between how people are in Berlin vs Hamburg, Stuttgart, Munich

[@markdc1145]

A word of advice for those who come from English speaking countries, when in Berlin, don't "look for friends" with servers, store clerks or any other service personnel. They are there only to fulfil a job function, earn their wages and nothing else. Once you realize this then you'll be just fine.

[@soupverdi8018]

Good point! I'm from Hungary, and the general mentality here about the role of the service personnel is similar to the one in Germany. When I was in California, I coudn't get used to the fact, that I should make small talk while buying something. It's a huge cultural difference.

[@quinceymorris4692]

@@soupverdi8018 but none of them better than the other.

[@markdc1145]

@@soupverdi8018 California is the extreme where small talk is expected. Other places in US are more neutral.

[@beccyshore1303]

Now you mention it, it's completely true.

[@dodgro8342]

except they don´t fulfill their job function. You will easily get attacked by them for trying to get them to help you buy a product. I don´t blame them really, that´s what happens when you have zero economic interest in your work (fixed minimum wages) but at the same time you know you won´t get fired for being rude to customers.

[@MB-ko3mr]

I was there for a month and my experience was awful and it was mainly with people in shops and restaurants, I still remember one incident when a girl in Lidl screamed at me that her queue or line was closed. And there was many incidents like this. I won't be returning there.

[@user-yd1wd5ku8i]

Me too. I will never go back to visit berlin.

[@lalitnegi2451]

Hallo, Ich habe keine Ahnung, dass Berliner höflich oder unhöflich sind. Aber Ich kann bestätigen, dass Cari und Janusz sehr höflich und freundlich sind. Sei immer glücklich und gesund Cari und Janusz ♥️🇮🇳. Nächstes Jahr fliege ich nach Berlin. 🙏

[@EasyGerman]

Danke dir! Das wünschen wir dir auch😊

[@marcoantoniobernardelli2186]

Juju esse g

[@karal902]

I have lived in every neighborhood in Berlin and I can honestly say, Berliners, generally speaking, are very rude. I grew up in New York too. It is not a matter of being direct - i appreciate that. It's not that though haha. That's just what they tell people and themselves but it is BS. It's a real struggle to live in this city sometimes. Most of my friends are german but not the stereotype.

[@clairecooper920]

I agree-have lived in NYC, Paris and Berlin and in Berlin, especially in winter, there is a sort of open hostility in the air. It comes really mostly from older people-the young people are generally more polite and open and seem happier overall.

[@MeioAmarga]

Exactly! I've been living here for two years and it's not being straightforward, it's being an asshole, plain and simple. I can say that every other week I experience something unpleasant happening to myself or others, such a tough city.

[@breekwhal]

Agreed! Sure people are not as friendly in a lot of major cities because they are busy and it’s just too many people to have a sense of community, but berliners are just terrible human beings.

[@echt114]

​@@clairecooper920 You mention an interesting point with the age divide. I'm wondering if any of that could be a product of those earlier years. Berlin had some tough times during the cold war. Not many cities have a history of a hostile division and isolation like that.

[@DasMirror]

thats why the rest of germany (me included) hates the berliners haha

[@janie7242]

German people were shocked by how friendly the Americans are, we helped each other as much as we can because we are immigrate country! We understand how important to be friendly to strangers. We don't mind providing assistance or information to any out towners. Life is too short to only care for oneself! Live a happier live by helping out! ☺

[@aravinds8429]

We are an *immigrant country, or rather a nation of immigrants. Good observation in any case, Sister

[@EliasBac]

Same kind of spirit I discovered when moving from Europe to Canada ☺️ Well, outside large cities naturally you might not feel it in Toronto or NYC . Everybody is too busy hustling 😅(but people are still way more approachable than anywhere in Europe

[@furstwilhelm7982]

Someof us do it, because Jesus tells us to. BTW, don't harp at me about religion: religion is all the man-made stuff people attach to it. Ours is a relationship with a person: the person Jesus! FUN FACT: The biggest critics of the Word of God never spend much time in it at all.

[@russsmith9464]

I’m a German B2 student and have been to Berlin a few times. The first time was a nightmare because everyone was horribly rude. It was quite shocking. I was yelled at when buying postage stamps auf deutsch. The counter agent told me to order in English, even though my German was perfectly fine. When I ordered in English, she said she did not speak much English, while telling me that auf Englisch. I am not a huge fan of Berlin. The Viennese are far more forgiving and polite. I could never live in such a hostile city like Berlin. The people are miserable.

[@EasyGerman]

Wow, that sounds horrible! Thanks for sharing that story. Wir hoffen, dass du nächstes Mal eine besser Erfahrung machst 🙏 ❤Liebe Grüße, Cari

[@aravinds8429]

Au, das ist sehr nett von Ihnen, Cari. Übrigens sind Sie ein goldener Sonnenstrahl auf jeder Straße in Deutschland

[@chadjehebej2258]

Im now living 20 years in Berlin, and never ever happened something like this to me. I really think you are not telling the whole truth

[@buzifalus]

Why did you return there twice thereafter then?

[@igordemetriusalencar5861]

@@chadjehebej2258 If such a thing did not happen to you doesn't mean it is not true for others! And the other way around if it has happened to you doesn't mean all Berliner is unpolite. For @Russ Smith probably it was bad luck.

[@toxic0candies]

You are doing such a great work! Thank you! It is really helpful ❤️

[@EasyGerman]

Thanks! 😊

[@usynd7115]

@@EasyGerman you guys make comments to positive comments. You just ignore and don't care about criticism and realities

[@alfonsoparada1200]

I find this video increadibly rewarding and made me understand more the culture in Germany! I live in NRW and I have found these types of steriotypes so often at work, with neighbors, supermarket, etc. It has made me quite sad when I have been yelled at work or in the streets in front of other people, just because of a bad day from these people. Funny thing is that, it is so normal, that you do not realize that people express their emotions so openly in comparisson perhaps to your homeland... and do not get surprise that, for instance at work, your would be asked 5 minutes later to share a cup of coffee in the kitchen. It has made me.. and still... realize that I need to learn to let things go and DO NOT take this nonsense personally. Now, I still believe this kind of behavior (being rude and provocative) is just STUPID and completely unnecessary, it does not contribute to a better world in my opinion.

[@user-dq7ik7it3q]

Das ben aba bguda ih dgainc

[@user-pk1fo8mg5q]

Fantastic video as always! I speak fluent German but don't live there for the time being so watching these videos brings back Berlin memories and quite a few laughs thanks to two great personalities; Cari and Janus!

[@EasyGerman]

😊😊😊😊

[@lydia1868]

Das war eine tolle Episode! Eine gute Thema, deshalb waren die Leute sehr engagiert, einige haben sehr schnell gesprochen und andere mehr langsamer. Auch waren die Antworten für mich interessant.

[@daveoleary91]

In my experience yes they have a direct style and a certain grumpiness, but if you give as good as you get, and are not so easily offended, it's quite funny. Luckily in my city in city in Ireland everyone has a very dry, sarcastic sense of humour so when Berliners shout at me I can just laugh!

[@josueavila1306]

In my opinion, a prefer a direct style. That's why I like most of the german, british and american people. I think being so polite is a little fake way to hide your real personality.

[@MohammadAli-sq1lj]

ich war mit meiner B2 Prufung beschiftigt und konnte die videos der letzten wochen nicht anschauen .aber ich bedanke mich sehr bei ihnen fur deine tolle arbeit mit allen Deutschlernern danke noch einmal

[@gobabawonan2199]

An idea for a future video: "What do Berliners think of the concept of customer service?" One big distinction I noticed while in Berlin, compared to North America, is that many service workers in Berlin did not seem to care about "the customer experience" and seemed inclined towards the bare minimum when dealing with customers. I didn't have a huge problem with this, as I'd been told this would be the case, but this is a big difference from how things are done in many American and Canadian cities, where service workers are constantly taught and told to try to make customers feel as welcome as possible -- even to the point of being patronizing and silly. I'd be curious to know how people in Berlin react to the phrase "der Kundendienst" in general. Thanks as always for the great videos! For the record, your channel features some of the friendliest Germans I have ever come across 😊

[@djravewaldt9944]

@@pixiedustdreams Servicewüste Deutschland

[@DasMirror]

i am german and i ve been to the US a lot and i can tell you that costumer service in general is a problem in germany :)

[@LeeAmNiesen]

@@djravewaldt9944 Weiß nicht. Habe im Ruhrpott, Frankfurt, Kassel, hessischen Dörfern und in Hamburg gekellnert und in allen genannten Gebieten, bis auf den Ruhrpott, war der Kunde definitiv immer König. Auch wenns im Ruhrpott weniger ist, sind die Gäste immernoch zz respektieren. Berlin sticht da schon deutlich aus der deutschen Masse heraus.

[@Friesss27]

Trying my best not to skip ads! Vielen Dank für diese Videos!

[@robyn3349]

Danke! Ich freue mich auf Easy German!

[@nestorsuarez373]

2:18 This girl's quirky giggles are just adorable.

[@tanyajones9325]

Danke für deine Videos 🥰

[@hazalonthego4116]

I studied in goethe institute my a1 level in Berlin mitte and I always tried to speak in German with people I interact with and everyone was so patient with me. The waiters bartenders people at the cashier I mean everybody. Obviously as a newbie you can do mistakes every city country has its own rules and then they will not be shy to correct you but I find that normal and ı dont take offense so for me it was a good experience.

[@emadel-kanaani9967]

Everyone wäre nett to a person like you

[@SariLynar]

Als ich in Berlin war, wurde ich von den Leuten sehr gut aufgenommen. Ich war auf dem A2-Niveau der deutschen Sprache und wusste nicht, wie man am Hauptbahmhof mit der U-Bahn fährt, und ein älterer Herr war geduldig und brachte mich zum DB-Laden, um eine Monatskarte zu kaufen, und brachte mich sogar zum Bahnsteig, und seine Richtung war ganz anders. Berliner sind wunderbar. 🖤💛❤️

[@paulmartinlife]

I've seen a lot of western and central Germany, both north and south, and it was a shock to me to be in Berlin to find how unfriendly and unhelpful Berliners were. Everywhere else, I could get by with a little German and locals typically would assist with whatever English they knew. Not in Berlin; no-one would speak even a little English. I see it as a capital city thing - capital city residents seem to think they're the bee's knees, so to speak, whether it's Sydney, Paris, Amsterdam or London. London is the least friendly city I've lived in or visited - the Berliners are less unfriendly, as far as I'm concerned.

[@theopuscula]

Or maybe in other smaller parts, people are just not addressed by people all the time and asked for help. In Berlin you are just some annoying person taking away my time, not some interesting exotic being from another country to finally use my English skills with. Also, half the people that will talk to you in Berlin want to sell you something or are from some religious sect.

[@paulmartinlife]

@@theopuscula yes, as I said, it seems to be a capital city thing

[@theopuscula]

@@pixiedustdreams The problem is that a normal human behavious is interpreted as being proud or aloof. City living is simply different to small town or country side living. I know because I know both. You can't get everyone who wants something or any situation you don't like get through to you, because then you would have no time left for anything else the whole day. Berlin is not the only city in Germany (there are more than three cities in Germany) and what you probably meant to say is that it is the only capital in Europe that (on average!) lowers the GDP of its country, which is not at all what you are saying. Well...split Paris and give half of it to Russia for 40 years and then we'll talk.

[@fahadahaf]

I've had the same experience. I live in Munich (moved here recently); I get by okay with my very beginner level german, and most people I meet here are happy to help or at least speak english. But when I visited Berlin it seemed like helping a stranger might be too much of a bother for most people. I don't think this applies to all capital cities though, most people I spoke to in Amsterdam were very friendly and helpful; similar case in Austria. Haven't visited Paris, London, and Sydney yet so can't comment on those

[@hockneyfication]

Can’t confirm the case with London. I’ve only met friendly and helpful Londoners. However, I’ve been to Berlin twice and always felt uncomfortable. Wouldn’t want to go back there.

[@johnkelvintravolta3111]

Meine allererste Erfahrung als Ausländer war in Berlin und es war positiv. Wir waren drei Leute, die auf der Haltestelle mit der öffneten Karte gestanden. Da kam eine sehr netter Dame, sie hat es vielleicht erkannt, dass wir Schwierigkeiten hatten, die Karte abzulesen. Die Dame half uns. Die Kommentare von eine meiner Bekannten war "Sie kommt ja aus einer gute Familie (Das it einer typische Art bei uns so Respekt zu erwiesen)".

[@bompykaushal9340]

Sehr interessant!

[@missingno.5024]

Die Menschen in Berlin sind sehr direkt, sie sagen, was sie denken, aber fragt man auf der Straße nach Hilfe ist wirklich jeder mega hilfsbereit und will einem auch wirklich helfen

[@vernaliao724]

Ich komme am April erst in Deutschland bzw. Belin an. Erlich gesagt bin ich gespannt, denn ich bin selbst ziemlich sensibel und als Asiatin habe ich wirklich noch nicht so viele Erfahrungen mit unfreundlichen Menschen....Aber mal schauen! Ich werde mich härtere Schale aufbauen und den Kulturschock genießen.😉

[@mariapeters4469]

Du kennst doch das Sprichwort wie es in den Wald herein schallt so schallt es auch heraus.. Das packst Du schon 👍viel Spaß und nicht alle Berliner sind unfreundlich

[@adrianadossantossiqueira9110]

Kommen Sie mit Begeisterung, ja, es wird Ihnen gefallen. grüße 👍🏽

[@Adolfoberrend21]

Ich glaube dass in Berlin die Leute im Großen und Ganzen zurückhalten oder reserviert ist. Aber das häng von der Situation ab, wenn eine Person höfflich oder unhöflich ist. Dankeschön für diese neue Episode.

[@aravinds8429]

Meraviglioso, fratello. Lei scrive eccellentemente in tedesco. Lei viene dall'Italia o Svizzera 🇮🇹🇨🇭❤️💜? C'è una sola cosa che deve essere corretta: Aber es *hängt von der Situation ab, *ob (eher als ,,wenn'') eine Person höflich oder unhöflich ist

[@aravinds8429]

Übrigens schreiben Sie sehr gut auf Deutsch

[@Adolfoberrend21]

@@aravinds8429 Danke sehr für die Erklärung

[@Adolfoberrend21]

@@aravinds8429 Io sono del Messico

[@astrodyke]

I just moved to Berlin - in my experience people here are generally normal & not unfriendly until you ask for any sort of help. Then they can be really unkind and immature. On more than one occasion when lost I’ve had people tell me the opposite direction of the correct one and laugh behind their hands like it’s some kind of joke. They can also be weirdly judgmental. I have had the waiter tell me I was too fat to eat what I ordered at restaurants multiple times. Some random guy screamed homophobic slurs at me on the street. I’ve even had some guy in the laundromat yell at me for not having exact change at the laundromat and leaving a ,50 balance in the machine for the next person. Be prepared for that overt judgement here where elsewhere it would be more subtle.

[@dennish3976]

I don’t want to make any judgement but after listening to what u said, it must be a terrible experience living in or visiting this place

[@Tophellokittylover]

@@dennish3976 omg my thoughts exactly 💀 sounds terrible

[@theopuscula]

In my experience, most people really try to help a lot. And yes, I live in one part of the city, and when I'm in another, I have ocasionally made a mistake myself trying to help people find some place. It's not a village where you know every street corner, and Berliners like me sometimes have to search things too. I find that foreigners always seem to know exactly what people said and are like and meant to do, when they don't even speak those peoples' language here in Berlin. A little strange.

[@dennish3976]

@@theopuscula it’s occurred to me too. I live in a big city. If a tourist comes up to me and asks me about anything that I’m not familiar with when I’m in hurry, I’d be impatient too. I think it’s something in common in big cities where people usually rush and are emotionless with their surroundings. But I personally do not take pride in being impolite towards anyone because no one deserves to be yelled or laughed at on a level of mutual respect

[@theopuscula]

@@dennish3976 and neither do people in Berlin. They just communicate in a different way, which the original poster probably can't even fully understand, unless they speak very good German.

[@gobabawonan2199]

I have only been to Berlin once but did find a lot of the locals either rude, unfriendly, distant, or aloof. It is a common attitude in big cities, as mentioned in the video, and certainly not exclusive to Berlin. I also found that there was a strong expectation that German would be spoken as much as possible, which should not be surprising considering it's Germany, though many tourists may simply "expect" that English will be provided at any opportunity. I think this actually stems from the arrogance of many Anglophone travelers who assume that everyone speaks English everywhere and wants to! I recommend anyone traveling to Berlin to make sure they know at least some basic German to ensure the friendliest possible experience. Berlin has a lot of charm and history outside of the people themselves, so a potentially unfriendly experience should not deter potential travelers. Many Berliners don't seem to like tourists, while relying on the income they bring into the city 🤭 Vielleicht ein Paradoxon! In summary, do check out Berlin, because it is an interesting place with lots of history and culture, but don't expect a ton of smiles and friendliness, because as they say, "it's just not how we do it here" 😎

[@buzifalus]

But.. it is a western country that also got btfo on ww2 by english speakers so why not to expect English for services ?

[@gobabawonan2199]

@@buzifalus You'd have to ask them (in German)

[@emadel-kanaani9967]

@@buzifalus it's Germany boy, we speak German. And I say this as a German with Syrian migration background. Go to France and ask them to speak English.

[@nicolasjunghanns1145]

@@buzifalus the country is germany, the language is german. I speak english on a C2 niveau, since I used to live in England when I was a teenager. Still, I don't want to communicate in english just because you did not take your time to learn at least a few german words. Also, I don't want tourists to feel welcome, since they are mainly responsible for the extreme increase in cost of living, especially rental prices

[@buzifalus]

@@nicolasjunghanns1145 English is at least a western lingua franca. Even Indians and Africans are speaking it. So Germans should speak it to tourists. Also you can't say tourists are to blame for price increases because tourist only come for a short while renting hotel rooms or other short term accommodations.

[@Jasurbek_Fayzullaev]

Dankeschön, es war sehr Wichtige Thema👍👏👌

[@dodik1705]

I had a very un-welcoming experience with the people in Berlin, but I like this city so much, and I will definetely come back.

[@YoungTthailand]

Na kommt!!! Ich war ein Austauschschueler in Stuttgart und habe 3 Monate in Berlin verbracht. Berliner waren sehr freundlich und Partylieber. 3 Monate in Berlin war einfach super! Ich liebe Berlin. Einer der Sexiest Staedten der Welt, I'm tellin y'all! Liebe Gruesse aus Bangkok!

[@user-wh1jm1op6c]

As an American who appreciates directness, there is definitely a difference between saying what you mean and saying mean things. Some people will be excessively rude and just say 'I'm just being honest.' No! They are being rude, and you should be direct and tell them so.

[@JoseJimenez-gw3zu]

Hallo! Liebe Grüsse aus Mexiko!

[@sabineschumann4832]

Eine sehr gute Freundin von mir kommt aus Berlin. Sie ist sehr direkt und genau das gefällt mir an ihr. Mit ihrer offenen Art boxt sie sich immer wieder durch's Leben und hat so schon viel auf die Beine stellen können.

[@averagebro413]

Als ich in Berlin war, hatte ich fast keine unangenehme Erfahrungen. Ja, kellnerinen waren ein bischen unfreundlich, aber es ist verstehbar, weil sie nicht die perfekte Job haben. sie hat so viel zu tun und Gasten sind manchmal auch nicht so freundlich. Wie du hochstwarscheinlich siehst, bin ich keiner Deutsche, aber ich versuche immer in Deutschland nur Deutsch zusprechen. Wenn ich endlich nach deutschland fahre, spreche ich unbedingt nur deutsch. Es ist besonders schwierig wenn man gutes Englisch sprechen kann, weil man immer zwingt sich selbst Deutsch anstatt Englisch zu sprechen.

[@june.w.1288]

Ja, in Deutschland ist der Kellner König und nicht die Kunde. Das ist in den meisten Länden umgekehrt. Es ist sehr lobenswert, dass Sie sich bemühen, immer Deutsch zu sprechen. -- I can understand your troubles because I speak both languages too. -- Viel Glück in Berlin!

[@winterfee007]

@@june.w.1288 ln Hamburg ist das nicht so, dass der Kellner König ist. Auch in Oberbayern, wo ich öfters Urlaub mache,ist das auf keinen Fall so.

[@annaal7480]

I have a small Airbnb in eastern germany and young Berliners are my main guests and I must say they are lovely people. I lived in UK for 16 years and in California for 3 and before that in South Africa but must say that YOUNG Berliners are my favourite people.

[@subberfischer]

Bin Tourist, lande in Tegel, suche den Shuttlebus. Ah, da ist er, oder? Besser fragen, ich möchte nicht in den falschen Bus einsteigen: "Ist das der Shuttlebus Richtung Zentrum?" Busfahrer: "Könnse nich lesen??!"

[@kamranahmadli8532]

Ich bin nie in Berlin gewesen, trotzdem glaube ich, dass man keine Vorurteile über die ganze Stadtbevölkerung machen sollte. Zusätzlich gehe ich davon aus, dass Berlin eine internationale Stadt wird, in der Menschen aus ganzer Welt wohnen.

[@williamthomas7008]

Das ist ein großer job Das hilft uns viele materialien zu bekommen

[@soumyamishra9001]

For me, Berlin is the best place to be. I have had a wonderful experience with so nice and welcoming people. ❤

[@stevenpam]

5:55 Echter Profis! Gut gemacht, Cari! 🤣

[@acmadnajibatoillah9015]

😂🤣

[@qussaimohammad8785]

my first day in berlin. I landed in the airport alone. and without internet outside the airport. I took the bus from there and the driver was very helpful and friendly! I dont speak german and he dont know much english but he helped me to go to the train station I wanted for Free! because I had only 50 euro and he did not have change.

[@EliasBac]

I just discovered this channel thinking that I knew some German. Obviously I do not 🥲😅 Maybe one day I will get the opportunity to go live in Germany for some time. Greetings from 🇨🇦

[@shukronaturakhonova3194]

Schönes paar😍😍😍love you

[@flomalheur7467]

Früher nannte man das "Schnauze mit Herz". / It used to be called "snout with a heart".

[@DikWhite]

Ich bin zweimal in Berlin gewesen und kann sagen dass ich nie schlimme Erfahrungen mit den Berlinern erlebt habe.

[@user-mx4sm9cv7e]

I asked someone where something was they threw up their hands and let out a massive sigh like I ruined their entire day while also shaking their head. If my German was better would have said "listen its not my fault your life is shit and you work at lidl at 40 get over yourself"

[@buzifalus]

Typical german rudeness

[@theopuscula]

Sighing and shaking your head are not saying "your ruined my entire day" for a German. It means "oh, I would have liked to be left alone right now, but I will help you anyway". Contrary to Japan or many other countries, where people just run away when they have to deal with a foreigner...

[@mjg239]

This comment SUMS UP BERLIN PERFECTLY. You have people who are broke as a joke, riding SQUEAKY bicycles, burnt out, unattractive AND dressed in terrible clothing acting like THEIR ROYALTY WITH FULL UN-A-BASHED ARROGANCE. AND I LIVED IN NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES. EVEN IN BEVERLY HILLS, WITH PEOPLE SWIMMING IN OPULENCE, YOU DON'T EVEN GET THAT KIND OF VIBE! It's incredible how rude Berliners are.

[@mohamedwael9730]

@@theopuscula Well in both situations its a shitty reaction, why not just help instead of being an asshole about it, even if "you're gonna help anyway"..

[@Yaldaie]

Toll👏🏻👏🏻

[@1964john]

I think it’s more a Big City thing than a Berlin thing. In England people always comment about how unfriendly people are in London. I like the Berliner Schnauze - I regularly eat at a restaurant in a tourist area where one of the waitresses lives up to the stereotype. In fact I am disappointed if I go in and I get another waiter/waitress 😂 . On the whole most people I meet in Berlin are great.

[@mayurikelkar303]

Im nexten Monat werde ich nach Berlin zum ersten mal fahren. Ich hoffe, dass ich eine gute Erfahrung und Spass habe.

[@oksanaoksana5204]

People in Berlin are really friendly and polite, ready to help. I would never tell that people in Germany are unfriendly. They have big hearts 💕

[@RaphaelGhunnter]

Außer den Menschen, die in der Rezeption meines Hostels gearbeitet haben, waren ALLE in Berlin ganz freundlich zu mir. :)

[@acmadnajibatoillah9015]

Ja, Natürlich sind sie ganz freundlich, weil es ihre Pflicht ist, Besucher anzuzeihen. 😄

[@charalampostsouflidis7212]

Ohne Grund angerempelt zu werden fand ich als Schüler sowas von unhöflich.Ich hatte Angst allein unterwegs zu sein.Berlin,nie wieder.Da lob ich mir Dublin.

[@fran2237]

Thank you so much for these videos, i see them every day, is like theraphy, entertaining and i learn, i live in essen at the moment and for me learning german is a big goal for the next years to come, keep it up, you guys rock!

[@EasyGerman]

Thank you! Greetings to Essen 😊

[@stellacoraggiosa1476]

I wish I knew that… I said on Reddit after coming to Berlin for some time that I observe Berliner love reading. But people replied with many ironic and malicious comments, even saying that the books are probably about secret history of my country (out of pure speculation). I was shocked. People are so mean I had never expected that.

[@selimelmac1588]

Zuerst muss ich das sagen, dass ich noch niein Berlin gewesen bin. Aber ich glaube nicht, dass alle Menschen nicht gleich sind. Ich überlege im Juni oder im Juli nach Berlin zu kommen.

[@ahmedhaso3234]

Eigentlich,Ich würde gerne irgendwann in Berlin umzuziehen.Ihr habt mir tolle Idee und Gedanken gebracht.Außerdem Berlin hat Wahnsinn schöne Sehenswürdigkeiten, Geschichte und Kultur. Meine Meinung nach in Berlin wird so viel englisch gesprochen.Und das ist hat mich auch mich motiviert 😀

[@karens.1492]

Ich komme aus Süddeutschland, wohne seit 25J. in Berlin und ich habe mich immer noch nicht an diese Unfreundlichkeit gewöhnt. Die Süddeutschen haben sicherlich andere negative Seiten. Aber dort wird, gerade zwischen Unbekannten, eine Höflichkeit noch als Höflichkeit wahrgenommen und "honoriert". In Berlin wird diese Form von Freundlichkeit, zur Selbstverständlichkeit degradiert.

[@dieweienengeln3899]

In Süddeutschland sind sie mehr rassistisch als in Berlin.

[@billbirkett7166]

Die Berliner sind zwar grob, aber ich mag sie sowieso. Es ist nicht wirklich etwa, dass sie so Unhöflich seien, sondern eher dass sie sehr verdächtig und misstrauisch sind, gegenüber jemandem, den sie noch nicht kennen. Aber sobald man sie ziemlich gut kennen lernt wärmen sie auf. Und vor allem sind sie sehr zuverlässige Menschen.

[@dorachance3946]

I've been living in Berlin for a few months now, I'm from Southern Europe. I don't think Berliners are unfriendly at all, just very suspicious of anyone they don't know, especially if they're speaking broken German or English..but once they understand what you want from them, they are actually very very kind. And if people think cyclists here are unfriendly...they should try living in Copenhagen for a little while 😂

[@montadarmosaddaq9775]

Vielen Dank ✨❤️

[@stuffstuff7711]

My classic experience of Berlin rudeness: When asking a bus driver, if they were driving to a certain destination, they replied: "Ne, ick steh hier jrade, sehnse doch!" - which roughly translates to "No, I am standing here right now, can't you see that?" I love it

[@isawalter3465]

hahaha exactly

[@SRBOMBONICA86]

Lmfao that's normal in Serbia with bus drivers

[@robinalnborg131]

Wollte einer älteren Frau beim Auspacken ihres Einkaufswagens helfen, da sie mir so leid tat und sie immer wieder um Hilfe schrie und die Polizei rufen wollte, weil sie mich für einen Trickdieb hielt. Oder erlebt von vielen Behelfsmitteln in Berlin sind oberflächlich. Und als freundlicher Däne, der gerne hilft, war das eine üble Erfahrung, dann gefällt mir Hamburg besser.

[@balakdavari6769]

Hello really you are awesome and I have question how to pronounce ch it is really hard to foreigners thanks alot

[@mithridatesi9981]

Why should someone go to Germany to feel uncomfortable ? Either the country is rich, but with unfriendly people or the country is poor with friendly people.

[@sugimansujianto8043]

don't mess with waiters anywhere in the world, they have the power to spit on your food

[@olgazharova9047]

Tolles video! Als ich mit meiner Tante in Berlin war, konnte sie ihr Auto nicht einparken (weil die Parklücke so eng war). Sie hat vielleicht 10 Minuten mit dem Einparken versucht und die ganze Zeit hat ein Mann sie aus dem Fenster beobachtet und laut gelacht:) Dann ist er aber runtergekommen und hat selbst das Auto eingeparkt. Also am Ende war er doch nett:)

[@AltIng9154]

I was a little confused at the platform in the underground , a guy almost pushed me into the tracks and shouted at me: Pass doch auf! "Watch out!". I expected an" excuse me..:.. as a polite guy from North-West Germany. 😢

[@mkashpur7697]

Ich habe in Berlin und in Baden-Württemberg gewohnt. Ich finde Menschen in Berlin viel freundlicher als in Stuttgart, zum Beispiel.

[@allanvaleriano6094]

Nobody is going to beat the people from the Stuttgart area. So far I haven't seen any German more unfriendly than the people from Stuttgart (and surroundings). The people from the Black Forest are also on the top of this list.

[@karinbauer3504]

I am from Southwest Germany, and the unfriendly sounding tone of Black Forest people (Grantler) is also obvious to me. Probably it has to do with weather/climate.

[@herzkrankerherzkranker4903]

Ich finde die Berliner nicht generell unfreundlich. Ob jemand unfreundlich ist hängt nicht von seiner Herkunft sondern von seiner Lebensweise, seinem Charackter seiner Erziehung und seinem Elternhaus ab. Das mit der Unfreundlichkeit der Berliner ist ein Vorurteil.

[@acmadnajibatoillah9015]

Ja...ich stimme dir zu👍

[@danielleantoinettemeyer9121]

I lived in Berlin for a few months with some students from Chile. I asked one of them why German's were so unfriendly! ( especially bus drivers) My friend explained it this way " Germans are only allowed to have five friends. They will be okay towards you but not make friends. If they included you, truly , as a friend? They would have to give up another friend!" Since then I have lived in germany several times and realised that they are the best friends ever, but it takes a long time ! But I always remember his interesting view of how germans will extend some friendship but not too much...

[@inakis]

Ganz freundlich!! :)

[@sherrilldean211]

As a proud American I am very diplomatic but if I sense that someone is abrupt and abusive and rude or just very honest I can match Jabra jab no one is more honest than me it is my super power ... it is my job I am superior in small talk and one word answers ... I love Germans that cut to the chase that was a turn on from my libeling ... ciao

[@christophkramer7392]

In Berlin vorm Club: 2 Frauen drängeln sich in der Schlange vor, meine Freundin meint: "Ey stellt Euch hinten an!" Sie antworten: "In Berlin stellt man sich nicht hinten an." Meine Freundin: "Ich bin aus Frankfurt, deshalb hau ich Dir auf die Fresse, wenn ihr Euch nicht gleich hinten anstellt." Antwort: "Is ja gut, voll assi, die Braut." Made my day

[@ArmandoBellagio]

When I was in the inner city I was surprised that I heard mainly English-speaking people, more than German I had the impression. Also not so much Turkish/Arabic. That was than more when we went to Neukölln. We also were in this Görlitzer Park and got asked if we wanted drugs. This was a whole other world there, full of graffiti etc. Felt a bit like I was in the Bronx in that area then.

[@hansbreslau8119]

„Es lebt aber, wie ich an allem merke, dort ein so verwegner Menschenschlag beisammen, daß man mit der Delikatesse nicht weit reicht, sondern daß man Haare auf den Zähnen haben und mitunter etwas grob sein muß, um sich über Wasser zu halten.“ - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: In einem Brief an Eckermann, 4. Dezember 1823

[@geometer6121]

No es solo Berlín, son todas las grandes ciudades. La gente se torna cada vez más tosca para poder sobrevivir.

[@adriribau]

ich komme aus Spanien und obwohl ich seit ein Jahre und 6 Monate in Salzburg wohne, bin ich noch überrascht, dass die Österreichischer ganz kalt verhalten aber auf jeden fall sind sie wirklich organisiert, am Gegenteil die Spanische Stimmung.

[@mr_yona_hd]

I don’t think is a Berliner thing. Is being German. We have Johanna Haarer to blame for this. Many generations were (maybe still are) raised unemotional and unempathetic. We have to accept that many have little or none social skills.

[@123rana6]

the best one of them all is that man in 4:44... hahaha you already know he is so funny

[@seuparada]

Why people think the opposite of being nice is having an opinion? I count on my fingers the number of nice interactions I had after living three years here.

[@ooolooo7513]

Deutsche Leute sind sehr freundlich! Ich sage das aus meiner persönlichen Erfahrung! ❤

[@ciaranhenderson9464]

4:03: ist ganz schön, die frau aus dem niederländischen video zu sehen!

[@berniceoerlemans7757]

Ich habe die Berliner immer als sehr freundlich empfunden. Ich komme aus den Niederlanden, wo man die Leute auch direkt findet. Ich bin also daran gewöhnt.

[@user-zg6vd9ob7t]

Ich hoffe, dass schon bald ich Berlin besuchen könnte 😍⭐

[@cookiemuffin5855]

Es hängt davon ab wen man in Berlin trifft u welche Situation gerade statt findet. Unfreundlichkeit hängt von vielen Faktoren ab u da ist jeder Ort der selbe.

[@supermaker-lifeingermany7817]

In Mecklenburg Vorpommern geht gar nichts nur Unfreundlichkeit und sehr wenige offene Menschen. Im Prinzip ist das Leben in Deutschland zu langweilig, weil viele kaum die Zeit oder Interesse nehmen! In anderen Ländern nehmen sich die Menschen mehr die Zeit für einander da zu sein, aber hier ist alles langweilig! Es ist auch langweilig ständig nur was alleine zu unternehmen und das hätte ich in anderen Ländern nicht. Leider durch meine kleine Lernschwäche 50% Behinderung und aufgrund habe ich keine Ausbildung und kein Führerschein und welches Land würde mich aufnehmen= Bestimmt keiner, außer ich sei ein Flüchtling 😅

[@barbingSLEI]

They are very direct, which can be shocking. But the good thing is that you can also be like that, and not be so "politically correct". My experience in Berlin was always good!. I speak to them in German and they like it. On my last trip, the owner of the pub sat down with us to chat and gave us free beer. But yes.... they are "rough"

[@chiahuiiii]

Liebe Easy German, ich habe eine Frage! Bei 4:11 gibt es einen Satz, "über die Pariser ganz dolle", was bedeute ganz dolle? Vielen Dank und ein schönes Wochenende!

[@EasyGerman]

Es ist umgangssprachlich für "ganz stark" oder "ganz viel" 😊

[@chiahuiiii]

@@EasyGerman Vielen Dank!!

[@celine9322]

Es ist interessant wie verschiedene Perspektiven Leute haben. Vielleicht liegt es daran, dass Menschen unterschiedliche Bestätigungsverzerrungen haben.

[@hanneloreotto2988]

Der unfreundlichste Berliner Kellner, mit dem ich bei meinem ersten Besuch in Berlin zu tun hatte, war ein Wiener LOL. Ich als Fränkin mag diese schnodderige Berliner Art aber auch nicht, aber sicher meinen sie es nicht so. 😍 Der Schauspieler Christoph Waltz sagte einmal: Die Wiener sind freundlich, aber sie meinen es nicht so. 😁😁😊 The other way round...

[@ingeborgpadgett7079]

Dankeschön

[@zezo3002]

kommt darauf an, in welche Situation findest du dich. Meiner Meinung ist das Leben in Berlin wirkt auf die Verhältnisse der Berliner aus, sogar sind die Berliner zurückhaltend und interessiert nur an seine Anlagen. Sie haben tatsächlich keine Zeit um freundlich zu sein, da Lebenstempo dort sehr schnell ist und man muss dieses Konzept mitbekommen.

[@cuongnguyen-ub7xp]

bitte gehen Sie mal zum Dong Xuan Zentrum in Berlin. Ich bin mir sicher, dass Sie viele tolle Dinge entdecken können.

[@anne-gritwieden9174]

Also Berlin ist echt übervoll, ziemlich anstrengend. Man hasst es und man liebt es, hier zu leben. Ich glaube, deswegen sind viele ungeduldig und genervt. Das sieht man auch in den Gesichtern. Kommt man aber nett rüber, dann sind wir auch nett.😉

[@quinceymorris4692]

Stimme komplett zu.