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Is it true that Germans are more direct and honest with their opinions? - We asked people in Berlin.
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@shadowprince4482
@shadowprince4482 7 жыл бұрын
Interviewer: "Are Germans direct?" German: "Yes." Interviewer: "Can you elaborate?" German: "No."
@ViniDio
@ViniDio 4 жыл бұрын
@J. K. That's the idea
@aquajune9854
@aquajune9854 4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@hiroyoshi00
@hiroyoshi00 4 жыл бұрын
@Eric Christen I love the anecdote one Japanese teacher told me. A German dude started hanging out with a Japanese girl. At the beginning she was like: "I love cooking and cleaning up!" and the German guy was like: "great! I hate it!" Few months later, the Japanese girl starts complaining that she has to do everything and the German guy is like: "but you said you liked them" XD
@MarkanVaran7
@MarkanVaran7 4 жыл бұрын
@@hiroyoshi00 LMAOOOOOOOO das ist so lustig XDD
@Jeweliedear
@Jeweliedear 3 жыл бұрын
😂
@Dashingdiva73
@Dashingdiva73 7 жыл бұрын
I found that when I came back to America, I had little patience for people who over explained and circled around the point. I liked the directness. once you get used to it you want everyone to communicate like this.
@Marcoshary
@Marcoshary 4 жыл бұрын
Interesting.
@diones92
@diones92 4 жыл бұрын
I am from Brazil and that happened to me as well!
@SequoyahMurray
@SequoyahMurray 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@adorable3817
@adorable3817 2 жыл бұрын
I feel the same. It's wonderful not to have to hold back or sugar coat 🥰🙏
@thathckingnutfromchiangmai5481
@thathckingnutfromchiangmai5481 2 жыл бұрын
I love to tslk around the point and do anything for people to save face
@joellakoslowski5397
@joellakoslowski5397 6 жыл бұрын
Honesty and directness is important but arrogance and offensiveness is unnecessary and does not contribute to a pleasant conversation.
@sudikshamehta9187
@sudikshamehta9187 5 жыл бұрын
Joella Koslowski Man, you just poured my heart out 🤣. That is so true!
@mayowithchesse2440
@mayowithchesse2440 5 жыл бұрын
I am German and what you've said is true.
@ViniDio
@ViniDio 4 жыл бұрын
Nobody cares about your feelings
@pili-by3tk
@pili-by3tk 4 жыл бұрын
Ja total das ist nicht direkt sondern arrogant
@Emmba2294alsl
@Emmba2294alsl 4 жыл бұрын
I think its hard to express yourself in different languages as a German. not for me personally but I've noticed that some things just don't translate very well, maybe some things come off as rude when actually it wasn't meant like that at all. in German many words and expressions have different meanings depending on the situation so I think its tough for people to properly translate some things which makes them seem rude or cold. actually most of us germans have a great sense of humour and I hate that people always say that we don't.
@clairejakubowski4805
@clairejakubowski4805 2 жыл бұрын
I'm Canadian, and when I see examples of the Germans being direct, I just laugh. I love how different the cultures are and honestly I appreciate their honesty; we take so long circling around our "insults" and Germans just say it how it is. That's not rude, that's just simplicity, and it can be relieving.
@rebel4466
@rebel4466 Жыл бұрын
You're correct. There's just not a whole lot to gain from circling around an issue. It's not meant in a mean way, it's just easier if everyone brings their issue to the table. Can't find a solution when nobody's talking about their problem in the first place. But I'm a very direct guy, even when mixed with germans. Results may vary lol
@thebeaver4842
@thebeaver4842 5 жыл бұрын
Went to Germany, Love their punctuality and directness. Comes off a bit cold but at least they are honest. As someone from the U.S, I find in social settings we make too much small talk to the point where we are intrusive and try too hard to carry a conversation.
@karlgrill4665
@karlgrill4665 4 жыл бұрын
Im from Berlin and live since 2,5 years in the USA. Now imagine how many of coworkers asked me why im so rude, it took them a while to figure out that im a very good worker but im not into smalltalk and im not gonna tell you im fine when im not. Oh man those faces at the beginning were priceless.
@fruskogorskaSremica
@fruskogorskaSremica 6 жыл бұрын
Cari, you're one of the most positive people I've ever seen in my life. I hope that the most of Germans are like you. Thank you for these videos that are full of good humor and useful information. Otherwise, the Cari in Indonesian language means - Magic ;-)
@jeffreysanders2491
@jeffreysanders2491 7 жыл бұрын
Als Ich in Highschool Deutsch lernte, kann ich mich daran erinnern, einmal als ein Schüler eine schlecht-vorbereitete Präsentation gab und danach unsere Lehrerin, Helga Schlünder, einfach ihm anguckte und sagte auf Englisch, "Well, that was complete shit." Haha, Ich glaub das war meine erste Erfahrung mit deutscher Direktheit.
@yourTuBaer
@yourTuBaer 6 жыл бұрын
jaja James Kramer tu nur so. So schnell fliegt kein Lehrer raus und schon gar nicht wegen so einer Kleinigkeit.
@matsp4631
@matsp4631 5 жыл бұрын
Das hat aber nichts mit der deutschen Direktheit zu tun. Auch in Deutschland unterscheidet man zwischen ehrlicher Meinung bzw. konstruktiver Kritik und Beleidigungen. „Das war komplett Scheiße“ ist auch in Deutschland unhöflich. Aber auf die Frage, ob jemand jemandes Mantel schön findet, zu antworten „Nein, mein Geschmack ist es nicht“, finde ich nicht unhöflich, sondern einfach nur direkt. Ich unterscheide auch sehr, ob mich jemand nach meiner Meinung fragt oder nicht. Ich finde es unhöflich, wenn man, ohne gefragt worden zu sein, sagt „oh, gab‘s den Mantel auch in hübsch?“... Das kann man bei guten Freunden natürlich handhaben, wie man will, aber grundsätzlich empfände ich das als unhöflich. Generell finde ich - direkte Frage = direkte Antwort - ein gutes Konzept. Sogar im Gegenteil: Ich finde es unhöflich, wenn mich jemand anlügt, nur um mich vor der vermeintlichen Verletzung zu schützen. Das ist respektlos und zeugt von fehlendem Zutrauen in mich - derjenige glaubt offenbar, dass ich mit Kritik nicht umgehen kann. Aber das würde ich gern selbst entscheiden.
@tetrisjunk9861
@tetrisjunk9861 4 жыл бұрын
J. K. Dann wären ja fast alle meine Lehrer arbeitslos...
@magnus00125
@magnus00125 4 жыл бұрын
die deutsche unhöflichkeit
@cookiekeks91
@cookiekeks91 4 жыл бұрын
Ich versteh das Problem nicht 😁 ich hab gerade so sehr gelacht. Ich finde das ehrlich gesagt nicht unhöflich aber vielleicht ist das wirklich Mentalität
@anastasiiaokonnikova2187
@anastasiiaokonnikova2187 7 жыл бұрын
Ich koche gewöhnlich für meine Freunde. Jetzt habe ich einen deutschen Freund. Und dadurch, dass er sehr direkt und ehrlich sagt, was er meint, habe ich endlich erkannt, dass mein Essen nicht lecker ist 😹 Klingt traurig vielleicht, aber jetzt weiß ich genau, dass es Raum für Verbesserung gibt!
@EasyGerman
@EasyGerman 7 жыл бұрын
+Анастасия Оконникова oh neiiiin, das klingt aber wirklich traurig 🙉🙉🙉
@Funhubble
@Funhubble 7 жыл бұрын
:-)))))))))))
@EasyGerman
@EasyGerman 7 жыл бұрын
Vielleicht hat er ja nur einen anderen Geschmack? :)
@Funhubble
@Funhubble 7 жыл бұрын
Das ist natürlich traurig aber deswegen sind wir deutschen auch nicht sonderlich beliebt. Wir sagen was nicht passt und reden nicht um den heißen Brei. Wir haben da leider manchmal eine sehr technische Philosophie. Soll heißen um ein Produkt besser zu machen und es auf ein höheres Level zu bringen bringt es nichts mit Freundlichkeiten um sich zu schmeißen. Es muss ganz klar gesagt werden was daran Schlecht ist. Im zwischenmenschlichen reagieren wir oft genauso weil es eben so drin ist und das obwohl es manchmal verletzend ist. Das bedeutet aber nicht dass wir immer Böse sind sondern sehr viele kennen uns einfach nicht.
@Leschwa89
@Leschwa89 7 жыл бұрын
Ehrlichkeit kann im ersten Moment weh tun, aber im Endeffekt kann man davon nur profitieren. Wenn man jetzt weiß, man kocht nicht gut, bekommt man ja erst die Möglichkeit, sich zu verbessern. Man fragt ja eigentlich nicht, wie es geschmeckt hat, um Lob einzuheimsen, sondern weil es einen wirklich interessiert. So ist es jedenfalls bei mir.
@silenzzio
@silenzzio 7 жыл бұрын
In my firma where I work,had the chance to work with technicians from Switzerland and Germany at the same time. They were very nice and yes a germans were a bit more direct but not arogant so I took it as good thing. Then I didn't know much about Germany and your culture. For the job I think it is good to act like that. We had to work all day long and we did have time for smalltalk and they were honest and polite when we talked about Serbia and our history but then again I was also very honest and answered them about anything they wanted to know. Reto,Charlie,Hans,Martin,Roland you probably won't see this but wish you all the best! Biss nächste mal meine Freunde!!!
@omermowaffaquejaigirder8889
@omermowaffaquejaigirder8889 3 жыл бұрын
Did they ask u about srebrenica?
@silenzzio
@silenzzio 3 жыл бұрын
@@omermowaffaquejaigirder8889 Yes they did,but then again I am Croatian so you should know what my answer was. Greetings from Germany! Peace be with you
@SibirienNovosibirskMeinLebenun
@SibirienNovosibirskMeinLebenun Жыл бұрын
Ich habe auch mit den deutschen Technickern im Werk in Novosibirsk gearbeitet😊
@kurtspicer8236
@kurtspicer8236 7 жыл бұрын
Encounter at the Döner shop: Lady: You have a German name (Kurt)... Me: yep Lady: How do you pronounce it in English? Me: Kurt Lady: Oh that sounds awful!
@melinapaprer6293
@melinapaprer6293 7 жыл бұрын
Kurt Spicer did you think it was offensive?
@EasyGerman
@EasyGerman 7 жыл бұрын
😂
@Leschwa89
@Leschwa89 7 жыл бұрын
I like the lady :D
@TheKartefbreze
@TheKartefbreze 7 жыл бұрын
I had to read it twice to get the point! I guess I am too German to feel offended for you. xD
@lucasm4299
@lucasm4299 7 жыл бұрын
Kurt Spicer I was thinking it was the opposite scenario!! Lol
@MrDOB1000
@MrDOB1000 7 жыл бұрын
berliners are the most direct I've met in Germany. sometimes it's refreshing though - I like honesty. bavarians are good at hospitality and quite friendly.
@CTDenal
@CTDenal 7 жыл бұрын
MrDOB1000 But Bavarians are Pretty direct too. Espescially the older ones.
@hakon1027
@hakon1027 7 жыл бұрын
People from Franconia, thuringia, Saxony, Hamburg, Bremen are similary direct or even more. ;-) Greetings
@towaritch
@towaritch 3 жыл бұрын
Ich liebe das "Bajuwarisch" Dialekt
@gallenfier
@gallenfier 6 жыл бұрын
I've talked to a few Germans here in America and I honestly appreciate their bluntness. You know what they are thinking and when they tell you something is a good idea--then it's a good idea. When they tell you something is a bad idea--then you might want to listen to them.
@trevorbanahaskey5600
@trevorbanahaskey5600 7 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Parsons, Kansas, USA, and I met an old German guy when I was just a kid. He never pulled any punches and was quite direct. I got used to that, and that's why I still have problems communicating with Americans to this day. I tend to be "over honest" as more than one person has put it. Hearing what native Germans have to say on the matter was really refreshing for me. Perhaps I should move to Germany?
@AleaumeAnders
@AleaumeAnders 7 жыл бұрын
Would be an option. Though as pointed out in the video, it's also a regional phenomenon. Most germans tend to be much more direct than many other people, but people from larger cities tend to be more direct than others. Also there is a generell se to NW trend, with the people in the s-se (bavaria) being less ho... direct than those from the n-nw.0 And as said a hundred times: Berlin is special. You'll have a hard time to find another place in the world where you'll have to face reality in such a direct unsoftenized way. But berlinians tend to have "Herz und Schnautze", meaning, they might wear their heart on their sleeve (in german: on their tongue), but that heart is HUGE. A brash, cheeky but ultimately very wonderful heart.
@leppavu
@leppavu 7 жыл бұрын
Yikes, the word "unsoftenized" really made me cringe. I've lived in Germany for 7 years. Not in Berlin, but I've been to Berlin probably 50 times or more. I really don't don't see the 'Herz', I gotta say...
@marc4257
@marc4257 7 жыл бұрын
Trevor Banahaskey good idea ;D
@cominooculto
@cominooculto 5 жыл бұрын
Perhaps u should i will too Lol, i travel a lot to the US as well and yes people get like 😲 with my honesty and directness, and some people get on my nerves when they take a long time to get to the point or just be direct but its ok I'm used to it, I've handle it before problem in america you can't be honest all the time or you might go to jail for discriminating against everything sometimes 🤣🤣 i think that's why i rather Australia also cause they very crude and honest, perhaps we could go there too my friend.
@ZurSacheBitte
@ZurSacheBitte 4 жыл бұрын
@@leppavu Berlin is a child of divorced parents. Maybe that's why the heart is "missing".
@hiroyoshi00
@hiroyoshi00 4 жыл бұрын
I love the directness in Germans. Back in Japan, a lady asked me if I liked bookkeeping and I said no (who does) then she was furious for the rest of the evening. Turns out, she wanted me to do it. Although it has to be said I have suspected myself of having Aspergers (I don’t understand non-verbal communication, even in Germany) so this might not apply to everyone.
@DaoAncestor
@DaoAncestor 5 ай бұрын
😂
@luismesquita6171
@luismesquita6171 3 жыл бұрын
3:43 Cari: "Manuel, versuch unvorbereitet zu aussehen" Manuel: *sieht den Himmel an*
@aaronholters6645
@aaronholters6645 3 жыл бұрын
"ganz zufällig hier" cringe
@joSchmo197
@joSchmo197 4 жыл бұрын
I wanna say thank you for your videos! They really help me learn German while I teach myself. Helps to hear it while I can read it in English as well. Thank you so much!
@jjaus
@jjaus 4 жыл бұрын
I must be like Germans then. If I don't want to do something, I will say so. Directly. I've never noticed anything when I've been to Germany. I find Germans easy to get on with.
@K6O6T613
@K6O6T613 4 жыл бұрын
Germans: We are direct! Dutch: Hold my (Belgian) beer.
@kevinjsd
@kevinjsd 2 жыл бұрын
Sind Belgian direkter als die Deutschen? (Ja, 2 Jahre spät)
@morpmorpt4746
@morpmorpt4746 4 жыл бұрын
I have a German friend for over 20 years and was always on edge with her directness, in the end she went too far and I decided to end the friendship.
@rudirestless
@rudirestless 4 жыл бұрын
good choice ( I was born in Germany...)
@hyenalaughingmatter8103
@hyenalaughingmatter8103 4 жыл бұрын
@Baqaqi Pekhebi I smell salt pretty much ;D
@08Custo
@08Custo Жыл бұрын
Had the same experience.
@krcn00b
@krcn00b 7 жыл бұрын
weiter so bitte! ihr seid super! wenig cuts, ehrliche und interessante Videos. KZbin braucht mehr davon
@clarissamaya6531
@clarissamaya6531 5 жыл бұрын
Ich bin Brasilienerin und mein Mann kommt aus Berlin! Ich biete ihm Dinge mehrfach an. Er wird ärgerlich. Er denkt das ich keinen Respekt für seinen Wunsch habe. Aber in Brasilien der typische Dialog ist: -Möchtest du Kuchen. - Nein, danke. (In Deutschland der Dialog endet hier!!!) In Brasilien: - Bist du sicher? - ja, ja ich bin sicher. - nur ein kleines Stück. - nein, Danke. - es schmeckt sehr gut! Meine Oma hat ihn gemacht! - ohh ok, dann will ich ein kleines Stück essen. Now I write in english that is easier to me. In Brazil it is a sign of politeness to offer everything that you drink or eat. Always! So it is also polite to refuse for the first time. Then, if you really want that the person have the think, you insist until you are very sure that the person was truly refusing it. I don't know exactly the origin of this behaviour. I believe that it comes from Portugal and/or from hunger times or some kind of hierarchical social structure. I understand that the German way makes life much easier. But, after 5 years together with my husband, I still offer things at least twice!!!
@Rainerjgs
@Rainerjgs 2 жыл бұрын
Das war früher in Deutschland ganz ähnlich und man nennt es "Nötigung aus Höflichkeit!" Dazu gibt es auch eine Redewendung: "Das Essen war gut, aber die Nötigung war schlecht (bzw. ließ zu wünschen übrig) !"
@amdperacha
@amdperacha 7 жыл бұрын
Manuel! ❤
@lucasm4299
@lucasm4299 7 жыл бұрын
SpectacularVernacular Love him 😉🔥
@parya34
@parya34 Жыл бұрын
Janusz, Cari und Manuel, ich habe so viel gelernt von euch. Danke sehr für alles.
@ZalinaW
@ZalinaW 7 жыл бұрын
Ich finde die Deutsche sind sehr direckt. Aber, Ich mag es, wenn sie direkt sind. Ich kenne viele Deutsche. Mein ex-Freund war schweizer Deutsch. Wir waren miteinander fuer fast zehn Jahren. Er war in die US eine nur kurze Zeit, als ich ihn kennengelernt habe. Er war sehr direkt und zeitlich. Ich musste nicht wunder, darueber er gemeint hat. Wir besuchten seine Eltern in die Schweiz. Seine Mutter war sehr direkt, aber sehr nett. Wenn sie wollte man irgendwas zu machen, dann sie es gesagt hat. Sie war ein bisschen aggressiv. Sein Vater war sehr ruhig. Ich hatte einen andere Freund, der war Deutsch, von Muenster. Er lebte in die US seit 30 Jahren und er blieb sehr, sehr direkt. Viele Amerikaner verstand ihn nicht und dachten er war ein bisschen unhoeflich. Ich habe viele Deutsche Bekannten hier und sie sagen nicht viel und bleiben direkt, bis sie viele Trinken haben. LOL! Ich lerne ein neues Wort, "zickig"! Danke fuer das Video. Es gefaellt mir sehr gut.
@darlusantos636
@darlusantos636 5 жыл бұрын
Bist du Amerikaner?🤔
@cantimagine7774
@cantimagine7774 7 жыл бұрын
hi, I am from India. this is the first video that I saw from your channel. it was good. talking about experiences with Germans.. I had only one . but that guy never felt like being too direct (though I appreciate this trait). he was just like any of us. or maybe he'd stayed in India for a few months and that's why he knew how to converse with us. and he's a very helping person. we are still in touch through FB. danke!
@aleishakudrass2261
@aleishakudrass2261 7 жыл бұрын
Ich glaube, es gibt einen klaren Unterschied in Direktheit zwischen Neuseeland und Deutschland. Mann kann seine Meinung in Deutschland sagen ohne Angst zu haben. Auch, was ich sehr schön finde, ist dass die Deutscher sind daran gewöhnt, echte Meinungen zu hören. Die Gespräche sind deshalb einfach interessanter.
@minaazad2274
@minaazad2274 Жыл бұрын
There are differences between being culturally direct and speaking in straightforward way. There are very few countries in the world that have culture of directness.
@minaazad2274
@minaazad2274 Жыл бұрын
in most nations culture, people don't want to hurt others feeling this means that they aren't direct while their speaking is so simple and straightforward
@wisamdoghoz3471
@wisamdoghoz3471 7 жыл бұрын
Es schön Manuel wieder mal bei Easy German zu sehen... Grüße aus Bremen an euch allen!
@SarahFromEgypt
@SarahFromEgypt 7 жыл бұрын
Well, like everywhere else, it depends on the person and the context. I worked at a German company as well as know Germans outside the work environment, and I see that some of them are direct (though politely) and others, especially the younger generation, tends to indirectly hint to a mistake you when make one. So, no, I certainly don't think all Germans are direct.
@user-ve4qx2he6z
@user-ve4qx2he6z 6 жыл бұрын
I guess it varies a great deal among individuals.
@dbidoli
@dbidoli 6 жыл бұрын
I love the German honesty and directness- provided it stays relatively polite. Personally and from past experience, the only trouble with this "directness" I have is when it is backed by a kind of arrogance (superiority complex..."I know better" and "this will never happen in Germany") and Opinionatedness. This, however, is not only found amongst Germans and can perhaps be understood better in context. These instances occur here in Cape Town, South Africa, a 3rd world country and often these statements are not entirely unreasonable- but in my opinion, if you are a visitor somewhere, it is best to adapt to the ways of the place. when in Rome.... keep your opinions to yourself ;-)
@augustocacciabavajunior4374
@augustocacciabavajunior4374 3 жыл бұрын
just a little detail. at 0:58 when he said "und kommt aus Amerika" it was translated as come from australia :) you guys are amazing!!! it´s been 4 years that i study basically only from easy german and i´m so happy with all my evolutiong in this language. when i watch deutch tv now i´m getting to understand quite a lot !!! i so reay to go there and have some fun !!! :) thanks to you all !!! amazing way of teaching language !!! ( unfortunatly all the languages i speak i had to leard watching every day sad news. i was good to be informed but how many tragedies the news show us... when you make videos about the meaning of life and all that is such a revolution in teaching language... amazing !!!!!
@Chris-ie2xo
@Chris-ie2xo 4 жыл бұрын
Ich habe diese Videos so viel genossen. Mach weiter!
@laurenzpeacock3234
@laurenzpeacock3234 7 жыл бұрын
The woman at 6:40 shows that you can be direct but still care not to hurt. and it mostly works for Germans...
@ryanweible9090
@ryanweible9090 4 жыл бұрын
i am just envisioning this video being 1 minute long, with like 20 Germans just shouting "yes" while making intimidatingly direct eye contact. :D
@shelster
@shelster 7 жыл бұрын
I feel more refreshed now when I receive a "direct" answer compared to before. I came from countries who skirt around issues and opinions or had to have the issue or opinion drawn out. I also noticed I was more bold about being blunt without being mean after living almost 4 years in DE. Other Germans still play it safe when they tell me something direct, they often follow it up with "not to hurt your feelings or anything".
@landscapes894
@landscapes894 3 жыл бұрын
I do a part-time job in a German Bakery in Berlin. I used to deal with thousands of customers whereas some of them are rudely behaved without any reason. Even though they are served friendly. Initially, I thought it was their culture but after couple of years I realized the difference between directness and rude attitude.
@alidabaxter5849
@alidabaxter5849 2 жыл бұрын
Being English I am used to queueing to be served in a shop. At one time I lived for a couple of years in Germany (not in Berlin) and discovered you have to shove your way to the front or get trampled underfoot!
@herrsamneil
@herrsamneil 7 жыл бұрын
das Thema ist ganz interessant. danke easy german! eine wichtige Info für mich und die Lehrnenden damit ich im Unterricht zu informieren kann.
@atilimalci
@atilimalci 7 жыл бұрын
Ihre Videos sind sehr nützlich. Vielen Dank.
@jackolantern7342
@jackolantern7342 7 жыл бұрын
Great episode since this topic always comes up. Went to Germany back in late September and the directness is not easy to deal with at times. In Berlin, people just seemed especially rude --like someone left a warm pile on their doorstep or something. Big contrast compared to Ireland where out in the streets, people are ready with friendly greeting or willing to help out a tourist appearing to be a bit lost in Waterford.
@marc4257
@marc4257 7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's Berlin.... :/
@meike8959
@meike8959 4 жыл бұрын
Well, maybe because Germany is not just Berlin but much more. I mean you wouldn't reduce the Irish culture to just Dublin either, would you?
@fahadhussain66
@fahadhussain66 Жыл бұрын
Das Gleiche gilt für die Niederlande.
@bernardcleary4330
@bernardcleary4330 4 жыл бұрын
Als erstes, möchte ich Easy German für diese wunderschöne Videoserie herzlich danken! Ich habe mein Deutsch viele Jahre total nicht verwendet, aber ich finde die Easy German-Reihe sehr hilfreich, um meinen staubigen, rostigen Wortschatz wieder zu erfrischen! Als nächstes, erzähle ich eine kleine Geschichte, die die Direktheit von Deutschen veranschaulicht. Vor ungefähr 40 Jahre habe ich Deutsch in der Highschool gut gelernt; mein Deutsch war einmal fließend, und, durch eine Reihe von schriftlichen und mündlichen Prüfungen, habe ich letzendlich ein Stipendium erhalten um einen Sommer lang in Deutschland zu studieren und bei einer Gastfamilie zu wohnen. Meine Highschool-Deutschlehrerin war sehr stolz auf mich, und anschließend schrieb sie ein leuchtendes Empfehlungschreiben für meine Studienbewerbungen. Danach, als ich schon an der Universität war, wechselte ich meine Richtung and entschied mich für Chinesisch als Hauptfach. Ich teilte diese Entscheidung mit einem Klassenkameraden der in meiner Heimatstadt zurückgeblieben war, und er erzählte unserer Highschool-Deutschlehrerin davon. Ihre Reaktion bestand darin, einen angewiderten Gesichtsausdruck aufzusetzen und zu fragen: "Chinesisch ??? " als ob der bloße Gedanke unvorstellbar wäre. Das fand ich dann sehr lustig, und bis jetzt lache ich immer noch mit meinen Klassenkameraden darüber!
@begratefuleveryday5245
@begratefuleveryday5245 Жыл бұрын
Im South African and currently applying to German Universities. First of all I'm very intrigued by your language and your way of life. I hope to see you soon Germany 😉🙌🏾
@nuraryn435
@nuraryn435 7 жыл бұрын
every time Cari accidentally meets this guy, Manuel... he's stalking her. definitely.
@luisonate1652
@luisonate1652 7 жыл бұрын
They agreed to make it look like an accident.
@jairoochica3189
@jairoochica3189 3 жыл бұрын
Should we tell Janusz?
@dralbertoferreira2494
@dralbertoferreira2494 6 жыл бұрын
Congratulaions for your Chanel. It is my favorite
@shubhamdwivedi7766
@shubhamdwivedi7766 2 жыл бұрын
I like directness in conversation no sugarcoating.
@teejaymac6541
@teejaymac6541 4 жыл бұрын
Quite often total strangers were extremely kind and complimentary and went out of their way to make you comfortable. After I was settled in a town I spent my first three weeks often offended and hurt until my German improved and I realized that they treated everyone the same way. I did get used to it but was never comfortable being direct in return. I do prefer the stereotypically Canadian way of gently making your point or observation. When travelling I know now that the German speaking countries intend no malice when they are direct. They are perhaps treating you as one of their own by being direct. That’s a compliment The joys of travel are enhanced by these observations. Danke für diese großartige Sendungen!
@rebel4466
@rebel4466 Жыл бұрын
We probably just don't see much of a point in talking around an issue. It's not to be rude, but if someone asks us for our opinion, we usually tell it. Basically like a "how are you?" will always lead to a "fine" in Northern America. You won't get that response when asking a German about that. We just assume that you're interested in our answer and aren't just asking because it's the polite thing to do.
@nargizk390
@nargizk390 4 жыл бұрын
For me, as a beginner learning German, the native speakers' speech seems really fast, though anyways it's compelling to watch these interviews and just see how they react to certain types of questiones!
@silviaterracciano4513
@silviaterracciano4513 4 жыл бұрын
Ich hatte eine Deutsche Mutter (aus Berlin) die besonders im Alter sehr direkt war, aber ich mag es. Eure Videos haben immer interessante Themen.
@musssein
@musssein 7 жыл бұрын
eigentlich finde ich die Direktheit der Deutschen mega toll. damals als ich in den arabischen Ländern war, hatte richtig Probleme mit den Leuten, weil ich so direkt war, da die Indirektheit ist ein großer Teil der Kultur ist. Hinweis: ich bin Syrer selber so bitte nicht mich mit Rassist oder was ähnliches beleidigen.
@musssein
@musssein 7 жыл бұрын
Sali Ma die Meinung direkt zu äußern besser als sie zu behalten. So sieht man alles transparent, selbst wenn es manchmal hart vorkommt.
@Leschwa89
@Leschwa89 7 жыл бұрын
Ich selbst bevorzuge die Direktheit. Warum? Weil ich mein Selbstbild nicht über die Meinung anderer definiere. Wenn mir jemand sagt, es sieht scheiße aus, weiß ich ganz genau, dass es nicht heißt, dass ich hässlich bin und jetzt nur noch mit Kapuze raus gehen kann. Es ist ein ehrlicher Hinweis und ich kann entscheiden, was ich daraus mache. Wenn es mir egal ist, ob andere meine Jacke blöd finden, trage ich sie weiter. Wenn es mir nicht egal ist, gebe ich sie zurück. Thema abgehakt. Man muss nicht gleich weinen, bloß weil dir jemand sagt, was er denkt. Die Chancen stehen gut, dass er dich trotzdem mag, sonst würde er nicht neben dir stehen ;)
@laurenzpeacock3234
@laurenzpeacock3234 7 жыл бұрын
Sali Ma eine Mischung aus beidem ist gut ;)
@matsp4631
@matsp4631 5 жыл бұрын
Wenn ein Rassist ein Rassist ist, dann ist „Rassist“ auch keine Beleidigung. Und weshalb sollte die Herkunft eines Menschen darüber entscheiden, ob er rassistisch ist? Als Rassist wird man nicht geboren - nicht in Syrien, Deutschland, Brasilien oder sonst wo. 🧐
@androidwithwalkman
@androidwithwalkman 7 жыл бұрын
OMG, these people were speaking so fast :/ Im afraid that I won't be able to understand any German when I get there
@montanus777
@montanus777 7 жыл бұрын
if we know, that you're not a native speaker, most of us will speak more slowly (and mostly standard german). but amongst native speakers there is no need to slow down (or avoid dialects).
@user-bl4oq7fd8d
@user-bl4oq7fd8d 7 жыл бұрын
Even I as a german I can't understand many dialects if they are spoken without the attempt to make them more standard german :P
@kael9664
@kael9664 7 жыл бұрын
well they are mostly interviewing berliners. generally, the farther south you go, the slower people talk in my experience. so bavarians or austrians or german speakers in switzerland will talk incredibly slow to my berlin ears. this is just due to dialects. the further north you go, the faster(and sometimes more slurred - take rostock for instance) people talk(again, in my experience). berlin is a good example. ive often heard people who were visiting here from other areas point out how fast we speak. and ive also heard that austrians can be a bit sensitive about this since they sometimes come across as less intelligent just for speaking considerably slower. which is of course untrue. so no worries, not all germans talk this fast. also, you will get used to it as time goes on :) most germans will also take into consideration if youre not a native speaker.
@snakecold6755
@snakecold6755 5 жыл бұрын
androidwithwalkman shut up
@akari8168
@akari8168 5 жыл бұрын
No they Not realy Talk that fast 😅
@g.r.2985
@g.r.2985 3 жыл бұрын
I’m Canadian and speak German and French, though my German isn’t perfekt(!). It always annoyed me when I went to visit family in Germany and they would point out how “bad” my German was, and I found the older generation particularly like this. Ok, I get it (“thanks for pointing it out, Uncle”) but I think it gave me a complex when I was younger and I didn’t even want to try. In the meantime, unfortunately I’ve had less chances to practise, as my life was in Canada. Now I can better appreciate the differences though.
@clairejakubowski4805
@clairejakubowski4805 2 жыл бұрын
That's so funny, what a coincidence - I'm Canadian too (Ontario, and you?) And speak fluently in French. I'm learning German, so I'm probably a lot less advanced than you.
@martavavautube
@martavavautube 7 жыл бұрын
Ich liebe eure Videos! Grüsse aus Guatemala :)
@kg49er
@kg49er 7 жыл бұрын
"That's interesting" and "I've been there to" are not phrases that are used in specifically in small talk. They are used to show that you are following the person in the conversation, that you are engaged or to show empathy by showing the other person that they are not the only person to have been in his or her current position, possibly leading to the giving of advice. I believe that small talk in English is not understood well here in Germany. It is only a part of our way of communicating and clearly we talk about deeper topics, but maybe not within the first few minutes of meeting someone new.
@leppavu
@leppavu 7 жыл бұрын
Yea, you can see the cultural biases of the interviewees and even the hosts in their casual disregard for small talk. Living in Germany for 7 years, I believe they tend to see it as empty ritual where you never actually care what the other says (hear this a lot from Germans!). Stateside, this might be true sometimes, it depends on the context and also where you are, but it's certainly unfair as a blanket statement. I've got into many longer conversations or made new friends that started out from random small talk. Germans (and other Europeans too) don't seem to understand that it's simply a way to find common ground and doesn't always have to have "a purpose". Talking "just because", or just being kinda nice for its own sake -- this is a foreign concept. Not saying Germans are bad or anything, but IME, I just think that obligations (politeness, kindness, etc.) to people you don't know are very low. You CAN hold a door, or say thank you to your waitress after she brings your drink, or say pardon if you bump into someone in a crowd. But there is zero obligation to do so, and thus it's quite rare. If you know the person, like a friend, or an acquaintance in a small village, you'll see it then, sure. But that's people you know. I should say I've seen plenty of examples of Germans helping strangers or showing kindness, so it's not like it never happens. Just left often, IMO. Germans maybe wouldn't see themselves this way, but that's how it looks in comparison from my perspective (still, many little cases and stories make me think it's generally true, ahem). Don't want to make big generalizations, so take this all with a pinch of salt.
@linusfotograf
@linusfotograf 7 жыл бұрын
Swedes are like the Germans so I've never felt that Germans are rude.
@nehagujar4712
@nehagujar4712 7 жыл бұрын
also, meiner Meinung nach dieser Frage, die Deutschen sind extrem direkt zur Arbeit aber als Freund sagen die Leute sehr hoefflich und wie meine Freund unten gesagt hat, geben die Leute viele Komplimente. Ich habe mit unsere Kundin gearbeitet und ich habe das Differenz notiert- zur Arbeit und als Freund. Zumindest moechte ich sagen, dass die Deutschen sehr waehlerisch mit ihrer Aktionen sind.
@rubyhocker3010
@rubyhocker3010 4 жыл бұрын
The directness is so often in the negative while purposefully holding back positive or affirming emotions and comments. So I would say they are not necessarily direct. In Belgium and Netherlands people were direct with everything and that felt more balanced and less of a culture shock.
@RagingGoblin
@RagingGoblin Жыл бұрын
I kind of get what you mean, actually. It's quite common in Germany for strangers to criticise some (perceived) bad action. Jaywalking, not lining up orderly, being slow in the supermarket (yikes), being loud on trains or on Sundays, etc. On the other hand, it's unusual to compliment a complete stranger. It's not really a thing. Same with work. From my experience, if you get your boss to say 'good job' that might equal a standing ovation, a pat on the back, and smiles and pictures in other countries. From my perspective, Germany mixes a more subdued reaction to positive (and negative) impulses with a lower inhibition regarding critique. It is considered polite and just to correct someone's mistake or bad behaviour. It is considered impolite to blatantly lie -- even for politeness' sake, especially if it has real consequences. Politeness and the concept of face are entirely cultural, so it shouldn't surprise that it might feel awkward at first.
@metroboomin8895
@metroboomin8895 3 жыл бұрын
Wow this guy manuel seems cool, you should invite him on the show again!
@Tahiszcz
@Tahiszcz 4 жыл бұрын
I would say that communicating doesn't mean you have to be rude. And Germans confuses these two ways of communication often. Or Germans treat others (not only immigrants, but also each other! Especially men to women, which was shocking to me), as if the other person offended them with something. This is passive agressive to me, I don't find unpolite way of communication to be open for both sides. You can be direct and polite.
@helmutlueckenhausen4453
@helmutlueckenhausen4453 3 жыл бұрын
Oliver Cromwell: “I beseech you, in the bowels of Christ, that you may be mistaken”. Directness is one thing arrogance is another. I was German born (ein Koelscher Jung) and Australian educated and I can recognise a middle point. Yes, the circumlocution of Japanese business culture, for example, has oppressed me at times but over-directness can also indicate an inflated opinion of one’s rights in social discourse. Is immediate communication of one’s opinion really more important than sensitivity to the emotional wellbeing of others? I think that is arguable.
@rebel4466
@rebel4466 Жыл бұрын
It's not that easy, I think. If someone tells you their opinion, I don't think it's a bad thing. If someone insults or belittles you, that's a whole different thing. Let's say someone cooks for you and you think it's very salty. They ask you how you liked it and you say "it was very salty to me" it's being direct. "What the hell were you thinking putting that much salt in there??" or "Didn't you bother to taste the dish? There was a pound of salt in it!" isn't direct but insulting. I don't think an honest opinion should be a danger to someones emotional wellbeing.
@pewang6026
@pewang6026 6 жыл бұрын
Vielen Danke Easy German. ❤
@samheenea
@samheenea 7 жыл бұрын
Hallo, Ich finde das Video toll.
@adamchen6358
@adamchen6358 7 жыл бұрын
At 0:58 the German says "Amerika" but the English says "Australia"
@katjak0717
@katjak0717 7 жыл бұрын
aortablue actually they couldn't be anymore different!
@katjak0717
@katjak0717 7 жыл бұрын
aortablue Oh that's true haha
@EasyGerman
@EasyGerman 7 жыл бұрын
Shit 🙈 - Apologies for that.
@joseluisgaytan4642
@joseluisgaytan4642 7 жыл бұрын
Easy German kein problem!
@seriouspipes
@seriouspipes 5 жыл бұрын
Funny 'cause Australians are even less direct than Americans!
@austinbehel2753
@austinbehel2753 5 жыл бұрын
Carina is so much easier to understand for me. When she is the one talking, I barely need the German subtitles. When other people talk, I often need the English subtitles :)
@lindahernandez3984
@lindahernandez3984 Жыл бұрын
As a Mexican who's learning German, and coming from a culture that has a lot of euphemisms, I really admire their honesty. It's admiring that their culture prioritizes truth before being liked. I actually like this better.
@samitaboonchungsri1288
@samitaboonchungsri1288 2 жыл бұрын
This is the most effective way to practice your listening skill.
@passionfruit2819
@passionfruit2819 7 жыл бұрын
Lustig, ich habe mir wie Manuel angewöhnt, zu Kollegen/Freunden einfach "nein" zu sagen, wenn ich keine Lust auf Partys etc habe und empfinde das auch als unglaublich erleichternd!
@ahm.b88
@ahm.b88 7 жыл бұрын
Schön Video Cary
@SevenErhan
@SevenErhan 3 жыл бұрын
Vielen dank 🙏
@soph4639
@soph4639 7 жыл бұрын
Tolle Episode
@fe-jo
@fe-jo 7 жыл бұрын
soph Tolle Episode ;)
@soph4639
@soph4639 7 жыл бұрын
Niklas van der Beul woops 😂 Dankeschön
@cantimagine7774
@cantimagine7774 7 жыл бұрын
soph what does tolle mean?
@midjourneyartstyles
@midjourneyartstyles 5 жыл бұрын
Manuel ist sehr sehr sympatisch! 😊
@noesuarez4186
@noesuarez4186 8 ай бұрын
Manuel came in clutch!
@abolfazltayeban6381
@abolfazltayeban6381 5 жыл бұрын
Ich hab' einmal einen Deutschen gefragt, wie alt er ist,und er hat mir gesagt,dass er nicht sagen würde,wie alt er ist. Das war für mich interessant. Aber er war sehr freundlich. Das hat mit gut gefallen. Sowieso mag ich die Deutschen .
@blnhhlm1976
@blnhhlm1976 4 жыл бұрын
Ich lebe seit 17 Jahren in Schweden und finde auch, dass viele Deutsche, gerade in Berlin, wo ich geboren und aufgewachsen bin, sehr direkt und unfreundlich, aber auch ehrlich und vor allem immer sehr konsequent sind. Es wird sich zwar mit "Sie" angesprochen und oft werden Wörter wie "bitte" und "danke" verwendet, aber ich hatte es mit der unhöflichen und direkten Art immer etwas schwer. Hier in Schweden kommen manchmal Kollegen zu mir und sagen: "Schön, dass du so kritisch bist und dir das traust zu sagen", obwohl ich dachte, ich hätte mich schon sehr zurückhaltend formuliert und ich mir eigentlich schon vor zehn Jahren vorgenommen hatte, nicht mehr so kritisch zu sein. Aber ich arbeite daran und habe schon große Fortschritte gemacht. In Deutschland wurde ich oft dafür kritisiert, dass ich zu wenig rede und zu schweigsam bin, hier in Schweden muss ich aufpassen, nicht zu viel zu sprechen, was hier etwas unüblicher ist, z.B. damit Sitzungen nicht zu lange werden oder die Kollegen nicht unnötig aufgehalten werden. Allerdings glaube ich, dass die Menschen in anderen Ländern wesentlich indirekter sind als in Schweden und vor allem Südschweden vielleicht eher im Mittelfeld liegt. Wenn eine Sitzung am Arbeitsplatz um acht Uhr beginnen soll, dann fängt sie auch um acht an, und nicht mit einem Gespräch über Familie und Wetter, sondern mit der Vorstellung der Tagesordnung. Ansonsten machen die Leute hier in Südschweden gern einen Smalltalk, in der Pause am Arbeitsplatz, im Supermarkt, beim Friseur oder bei der Massage, jedoch kaum mit Fremden. Doch dann redet man eher über Belanglosigkeiten, selten über "gefühlvolle" Themen, wie man hier sagt, wie Politik oder Geld.
@burcu-deutsch253
@burcu-deutsch253 Жыл бұрын
And I have to add that I saw some people in Germany who can mange this! Saying sth directly to the person or people but in an elegant, pleasent manner. zBs You guys🥰
@josh.96
@josh.96 7 жыл бұрын
Wann wird Manu mehr Easy German Videos machen? Ich mag seine Videos. P.S. wann macht ihr ein anders mal ein KZbin live Episode? :D
@sarahhenry5577
@sarahhenry5577 3 жыл бұрын
I have a handful of German penpals and while I knew about the directness thing, it still surprised me sometimes. I don't mind it, it just took a little time to get used to. I have never been asked about guns so much in my life. LOL
@rebel4466
@rebel4466 Жыл бұрын
Yeah guns are a very European thing to be interested in. Especially in Germany it's so hard to get in contact with "real" guns and it's therefore hard to understand how an American can just go into a shop and buy whatever they want. Easy example: We need to state a use to own a gun. Like for example being a member of a shooting club and shooting competitively. If you leave that club or stop shooting competitively, you have to give up the gun as well. If you are allowed to own a gun and keep it at home, you have to have seperate cabinets of a specific safety class (pretty much a gun safe) for guns and ammo. It's just a total culture shock to see like a 10 year old with their first 22 rifle or at the range with dad. Not a thing over here whatsoever. So we're probably very very curious lol
@mennokuipers21
@mennokuipers21 7 жыл бұрын
In Fryslân (Friesland/Freesenland) begrüßt jeder sich auch an leute die man gar nicht kennt. bei mir in der Stadt sagt jeder einfach hallo, wie läufts? manchmal untsteht dann ein gespräch. aber in meine Stadt sind im Sommer viele Deutschen die sagen gar nicht hallo züruck. das finden wir denn unhöflich. Wenn ich in Deutschland bin sag ich wenn leute mir angucken einfach Hallo weil das für mich total normal ist aber die dann gucken die mir an ob wäre ich nicht gut oder so haha.
@AP-RSI
@AP-RSI 7 жыл бұрын
8:30 best answer. Right the way and no lies!
@TimGruen2014
@TimGruen2014 7 жыл бұрын
Ganz ehrlich find ich, dass die Deutschen richtig höflich sind insbesondere in den Amten z.B im Vergleich zu meinem Land sind die Angestellten mega nett zu Kunden als in meinem Land
@elaleman5288
@elaleman5288 6 жыл бұрын
Geh mal nach BW, die meisten angestellten und Chefs, kannst du vergessen, wie die drauf sind manchmal schon echt krass. nicht alle aber viele
@danaelmerroun8482
@danaelmerroun8482 4 жыл бұрын
I don't think that being straightforward or direct it's equal to be unfriendly , as a person that I tend to be both of them I think I'm still a very friendly person. I believe that honesty is one of the most important things in order to know yourself and others. It's more about respect, and knowing how to say things. I rather to know what people really feels or thinks even if in the moment could hurt than kept it hidden.
@menganita
@menganita 7 жыл бұрын
Hallo Cari und Janusz. Ich finde, dass die deutschen sehr direkt sind und, wie Manuel gesagt hat, sind sehr stolz darauf. Trotzdem glaube ich, dass es eine Grenze für diese Ehrlichkeit gibt. In meine Erfahrung, wusste ich nicht wo liegt diese Grenze und manchmal meine Meinung war "frech" für die andere. Und manchmal wenn sie sich über Kleinigkeiten beschwert haben, wusste ich nicht ob es wichtig oder nicht war, denn ich nie meine Meinung (so ernsthaft) wegen einer Kleinigkeit gesagt hätte. Also dass ist meine Erfahrung. :)
@AleaumeAnders
@AleaumeAnders 7 жыл бұрын
Diese Grenze zu finden ist recht schwierig, auch für Deutsche. Zum einen weil sie regional sehr unterschiedlich ausfällt. Zum anderen, weil ganz viel sprachliche Nuanciertheit eine Rolle spielt. Wie man im Deutschen sagt "der Ton macht die Musik". Aber hab Mut: all die Leute um dich herum sind wunderbare Sänger... wenn sie unter der Dusche stehen. ;)
@Shadwstorm1
@Shadwstorm1 7 жыл бұрын
Die Untertitel sind ja toll. Das ist wahrscheinlich der Zweck, aber die Genauigkeit ist äußert gut. Schnoddrigkeit / an Stellen verletzen / nuttig / abhaben .... alle neue Begriffe für mich. Danke
@falconite6717
@falconite6717 7 жыл бұрын
Beim Labor an der Uni , wenn ich etwas gesteckt/gemacht habe, dann wird der Dozent direkt sagen "Falsch". Der positive Teil ist aber, er will mir direkt korregieren und helfen. Das finde ich eigentlich gut,dass man einbisschen Zeit davon sparren kann :D Ich warte mich eigenlich schon lang auf dieses Thema
@viktorijakozlenkova6159
@viktorijakozlenkova6159 2 жыл бұрын
Wie interessant! Für mich, es war so eine Überraschung, wenn ich aus Lettland nach Deutschland umgezogen bin, dass in Berlin alle so nett und freundlich sind. :D Oft auf der Haltestelle waren die Situationen, wenn fremde Leute mit mir Smalltalks gemacht haben. In Lettland sind die Leute, meiner Meinung nach, viel direkter und sehen viel unfreundlicher aus, als in Deutschland. Also, für mich, sind die Deutschen sehr freundlich und nett :)
@JoaquinBretones
@JoaquinBretones Жыл бұрын
Hallo, ich finde, wie immer, Ihre Video sehr interessant, ich wohne in heidelberg und hier finde ich die Leute ist allgemeine sehr sehr freundlich, vielleicht ein bisschen direkter als andere Länder aber nicht zu viel und auf jeden Fall ich finde das praktisch, nicht zu indirekt oder höflich reden muss
@amaralshbli3014
@amaralshbli3014 7 жыл бұрын
Danke schön
@maryb.9463
@maryb.9463 Жыл бұрын
Direkt sein ist gut, aber man muss es auch liebevoll sagen können. Und warum will man direkt sein? Will man sich nur Luft machen? Auf kosten der Gefühle von anderen?Das Herz und die Motivation muss stimmen.
@mountainbeast116
@mountainbeast116 7 жыл бұрын
Easy German(Easy Languages) ist die nützlichsten Dinge im Interenet.
@youngj6367
@youngj6367 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks to East German helping me studying german. Danke schön:)
@saulo5216
@saulo5216 7 жыл бұрын
Can we have a transcript of the videos? I'd like to download the audio to listen to it on the go. Is that possible?
@EasyGerman
@EasyGerman 7 жыл бұрын
+Lord Chinchin yes it's possible on Patreon: www.patreon.com/easygerman :)
@RFM-
@RFM- 7 жыл бұрын
i am Canadian, with a German mother. i am very "blunt" and it does not go over well with most canadians. i often try to bite my tongue because it is not typical in canada to be so direct. it is very difficult for me, but in order to keep the peace, i try to control my comments. that is why i love visiting Germany and socializing with my German friends. i do not enjoy my family so much because they are a little bit too rude/direct LOL
@lucaslemosfranco2413
@lucaslemosfranco2413 7 жыл бұрын
Ich war in Berlin bei einer Gastfamilie. Der Gastvater hat mich gefragt: ,,Lucas, willst du Wasser ohne oder mit Kohlensäure?" Und ich wollte sagen "Ohne oder mit is es gut ür mich". Wie aus dem Nichts, der Gastvater war geärgt, weil ich nicht mich entscheiden konnte. Bei uns, in Brasilien, ist es immer höflich sagen, dass die zwei Möglichtkeiten gut sind, und wenn beide einem passen, dann sagt man, dass es egal ist. So kann der Gast sich für die einfachsten entescheiden.
@yasman747
@yasman747 7 жыл бұрын
Ich habe vor kurzem in Berlin die Erfahrung gehabt. Ich war in einem Geschäft und bin zur Kasse gegangen um zu bezahlen. Eine Dame die hinter mir war hat mich überholt und wollte die Verkäuferin eine Frage stellen. Ich dachte es wird sehr schnell sein und habe nichts gesagt. Dann wollte die Dame auch gleich bezahlen. Die Verkäuferin hat mich gefragt ob es ok für mich wäre nochmal zu warten. Heimlich wollte ich das nicht aber ich habe es nicht gewagt laut zu sagen. Ich habe einfach gesagt "Ich weiss nicht..." Die Verkäuferin hat mir gesagt "Es ist ok, du darfst ehrlich sein und einfach Nein sagen".
@sunnylinny4923
@sunnylinny4923 3 жыл бұрын
I think sometimes it's way better to be honest and direct. Especially when someone's bothering you and being not very good mannered, I've tried to be polite and indirect to remind them their behaviors, of course that does not help much. Being tougher but not aggressive works really well. Other than that, it makes people tired guessing what the others' thinking, so just go straight!
@blackday6055
@blackday6055 7 жыл бұрын
I am without a doubt, the most direct person from my friends and family. And I prefer honest opinions even if the truth might hurt!! I don't wanna get lied to but I tend to smooth others if I know I'd hurt their feelings and know that they can't bear honesty. So it really depends on the person. Empathy is the key! ;)
@shafarvladuslav3391
@shafarvladuslav3391 4 ай бұрын
3:44 verleiht diesen Schauspielern einen Oscar😂😂😂
@user-yc8vo9cb6v
@user-yc8vo9cb6v 7 жыл бұрын
Manuel sieh gut aus:) ab heute bin ich sein Fan haha
@kathalumpi2502
@kathalumpi2502 6 жыл бұрын
I am german and live in Tokyo at the moment, yeah I think I am too direct sometimes :D thats my nature, but I am not that direct here anymore - I tried to addopt to be indirect :D but when I am back I am glad to be direct again!!
@EasyGerman
@EasyGerman 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Katha, vielen Dank für deinen Beitrag 😃Wir planen aktuell einen Trip nach Tokio und würden uns sehr sehr freuen, dort deutsche Muttersprachler zu interviewen, die dort leben. Hättest du Interesse uns zu treffen? Schreib uns doch gerne an info(at)easygerman.org - wir würden uns sehr freuen mit dir mehr über dieses Thema zu reden 😃
@heatherdeegan4762
@heatherdeegan4762 4 жыл бұрын
Im allgemeinen finde ich die deutschen direkt und ehrlich. Als ich Austauschschülerin in Deutschland war (vor vielen Jahren), mußte ich mich daran gewöhnen. Heutzutage sehe ich, wie wichtig es ist ehrlich zu sein und zu sagen, was man denkt. Genau wie man sich ausdrückt ist aber auch wichtig. Man kann ehrlich und direkt sein UND auch höflich bleiben. Es gibt Deutschen, die arrogant und unhöflich sind - wie in jedem anderen Land, und es gibt Deutschen, die auch wissen, wie man ehrlich und direkt und höflich sein kann. Ich liebe diese Videos! Vielen Dank :)
@ceciliaklettner1494
@ceciliaklettner1494 5 жыл бұрын
In 2.28 die traduction... "es kommt halt oft sehr unhöflich rüber" ...aber, ich habe in low speed das Video gehört und ich glaube die Frau sagt.. "es kommt eben oft sehr unföflich rüber" ...das habe ich mich bemerkt weil habe auch eure video über "German modal particles" gesehen. Will ich wissen ob ich richtig bin. Danke schon für eure tolle Videos.
@LligirlLo
@LligirlLo 5 жыл бұрын
Cecilia Klettner Ja, du hast Recht! :)
@kamille49
@kamille49 7 жыл бұрын
It's very helpful!!:) Is there any transcript that we can download and study? Many thanks!!
@MUtley-rf8vg
@MUtley-rf8vg 7 жыл бұрын
I just found out this is available if you support them on Patreon.
@kamille49
@kamille49 7 жыл бұрын
M. Utley thanks!
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