Being Black (African) in Germany | Living in Germany as a Black African

[@HayleyAlexis]

You both are so sweet. I am always jealous of Nigerian's accents regarding English... they sound so smooth like butter 😩So much nicer than my American Florida accent 😂You are so entertaining and I really liked the video 😂💕The refugee part killed me.... LMAO. It's not funny BUT it is funny 😖

[@Waleochronicles]

Omg!!!! Did Hayley Alexis just comment on my video 😳😳😳😍😍😍 the queen of German videos herself! I'm totally fan girling right now! 😄 The stars are aligned and I must be doing something right! 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 Thanks for such a sweet comment. I've been following your work for a long time. Thanks for stopping by.

[@HayleyAlexis]

@Waleochronicles You must be doing something right because the video was recommended to me by KZbin ❤️Thank you for such a sweet comment!! I have been trying to watch more videos from different people in Germany (other than the typical ones that everyone knows) because I want to hear other people's experiences!! So thank you for sharing 💕

[@Waleochronicles]

Hmmm this is an interesting insight for me on what types of videos I should spend my time making. 🤔 Thanks for the perspective.

[@semtex2987]

Girl, name the bank! thats how we roll here 😘 The touching thingy, when i was in Kenya a couple of years ago, literally everybody wanted touch my short blond hair. 😂 I think it's just couriosity so bc it looks unknown different so it might feel different, too. So any time someone did it, i did it to them and it was alot of fun.

[@Waleochronicles]

Some stares are defintely out of curosity and some are more hostile. However, i dont really care either way. I love your that you touch people's hair right back! 😄 I'm gonna try that 😄

[@misterbeach8826]

Thank you for the great video. I'm German-Polish, white, born in Poland, who is speaking perfect German, and also has a German last name, so my experience is different, and it is not obvious that I'm an Ausländer. Today, I own a few companies and live in Berlin but I grew up with a lot of racism in a small city in the north. When I was working once on a Volkswagen project in Braunschweig and Wolfsburg, I was shocked when black and Pakistani co-workers (well-educated engineers) could not find an apartment for 6 months, whereas it took me 1 week to find an apartment there. It was when I realized how much I got used to Berlin, right? How backwards and racist the German countryside is. My sister married eventually a black from Nigeria (hey!), took his name, and she said that this changed her life forever. She told me a few weeks ago how older Germans treat her like a refugee because of her darker tone during summer. And even calling her names on the streets, especially at night. Or, worse, she said, that every now and then there are issues at restaurants or hotels, or just silly comments -- which I never experience myself, even though we are the same family, right? So, my guess is that no matter what you do: Even German citizenship does not mean that you are German, ever; or at least, many Germans will make you feel that you do not belong. I doubt that I would have been ever that successful if my last name was Nigerian, or if I would have looked less German or middle-European. It really took me ages to realize what discrimination and racism truly mean. And when I went to Japan and Korea, I was surprised that those countries are in this regard similar to Germany. I think that it has a lot to do with what is considered being "biologically 100 % German" (or Japanese), rather than what we experience from watching too much US or UK news where the situation, colonial and racial history of those countries is different. Maybe. However, these are my 2 cents. I wish you a wonderful day and have to say that you look stunning. We should have met earlier. ;)

[@landserkorps796]

Blödsinn! Du lügst!

[@Rainerjgs]

Anschauen (starren) ist ein Zeichen von Interesse und Neugier, denn einen Schwarzen zu sehen ist in Deutschland nicht so häufig und außerdem ist ein ein Grundrecht der Menschen, ihre Umgebung genau zu beobachten und wird in Deutschland als eine guter und wichtiger Teil der Freizeitbeschäftigung angesehen! Mein Tip: Schaue zurück und lächele Freundlich!

[@antonpanton8183]

Ich gehe mal stark davon aus, dass diese Frau 'anstarren' von 'beobachten' genauso unterscheiden kann, wie du und ich. Vielleicht sollte die starrende Person stattdessen einfach nett lächeln, wie wäre es damit? Dann wird auch mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit ein Lächeln zurück kommen.

[@emiliajojo5703]

Pünktlichkeit ist die Höflichkeit der Könige, punctuality is the politeness of kings

[@MrChanolo]

So so interesting, really. I have been living in Berlin for one year now I am from Brazil. I love it here, and the truth is that my life here is so much better than it used to be back in my country. By the way, it still amazes me how many different languages you hear in the streets walking around :)

[@Waleochronicles]

I'm glad you are loving your life in Berlin 😊. Love the multi cultural nature of Berlin 😊

[@Lorenz1973]

I have lived/ worked/ studied in Anglo-Saxon countries for the last 2 decades with different experiences in terms of expectations regarding language learning and level of language skills : (1) In all countries there was an expectation that you speak or learn the native language of English. In Southern California, people generally expressed positive attitudes towards speaking more than one language, many people speak (some) Spanish. However, I can not remember anyone who thinks it is okay to move to the USA and not speak English or learn to speak English. California is a really progressive state, lots of open-minded people... Even there people want you to learn English. Lots of British people, even those with generally positive attitudes towards immigration, expect those moving to their country to speak English. Lots of English are rather outspoken that they believe it is disrespectful to live in England and not speak English ... (2) Expectation regarding English language skills varied greatly: I first moved to the USA and my English was not great ( missing vocab, fluency issues, etc.), but everyone was positive about my English skills. This American optimism and positivity was so much appreciated when I felt terrible about my language skills and things got tough. In England the expectations regarding language competencies of some people is reasonable, high/ advanced, or crazy high/ advanced. I had people (strangers & colleagues) correct my use of terms and phrases which are American English and NZ English. Even if those terms and phrases are known due to TV, the number of Americans and Kiwis living in the UK, Brits travelling to US and NZ, etc. Even when I tried to explain that I lived for some years in the US and NZ prior to moving to England, some people just don’t care and insist that it is a reasonable expectation that I do not confuse these different versions or variations of English. In NZ I experienced more variations between people, some Kiwis appeared to be okay with more limited English, others had rather high expectations. 3.) In terms of the language learning process while in the country: USA was the most positive experience with everyone being so helpful and patient- even at banks and shops, during phone calls with different companies, ... just everyone everywhere. Some Kiwis are a bit in denial about how many terms/ vocabs/ concepts are unique to NZ English, grounded in NZ culture, or even based on Maori. I learned some Maori to help with my pronunciation and spelling of some common Kiwi terms. Lastly, learning a second language while at school is hardly done by pupils/ students attending state schools in England. Lots of English people having no real understanding of the realities of learning another language. I have never met so many people believing that learning a foreign language is easy for those talented people who do it... in reality for most people it is work, hard work, persistence and practice over time, not giving up when you just made a fool of yourself and you are utterly frustrated. Language learning is a real weakness in the English education system. 4.) In all countries (USA, N.Z, England) I have encountered some people planning to or even in the process of moving to another country and not learning the native language. English people moving to Spain or Mexico not learning Spanish or just a few phrases appropriate for tourists on a short holiday. Americans moving to France, especially Paris, not learning any French beforehand and no realistic plans to learn the language once they are there. It is not everyone, and I have met many native English speakers who really prioritised and worked hard on learning another language once they decided to move, and even harder once they arrived in their chosen country. I just never got a good answer from those people who don’t . Using English to muddle through on holiday is fine, but once you live in a country you need to learn the language. I would never expect that I could move to Japan, Korea, etc. without learning Japanese, Korean, etc. It would be an entirely reasonable expectation of any Japanese, Korean, etc person that I do learn their language. It is about respect for the country you have chosen to make your new home,. Expecting people with jobs such as bank teller to speaker a foreign language... I am really not sure that is reasonable... I would hope the person is good with numbers, hopefully enjoyed maths at school, but not be great in English. After my first encounter with a NZ plumber I was so upset and really frustrated that I had a good cry over a cup of tea. The plumber had a broad New Zealand accent, knew lots about pipes and plumbing, was under time pressure and therefore not really patient. That I ended up in tears afterwards, my difficulties to communicate with him, that was not his fault or his problem - it was my problem and highlighted what I needed to work on.

[@wondemagegnehuyisihak5267]

I am the one who is struggling all the points which you pointed out. It is true what has been told. I am happy to meet you guys since I am also here in Berlin.

[@kbennettproductions]

Y'all took these stereotypes very lightly. I would have gotten up and left the bank as soon as she said I needed to speak German to get service and lodged a complaint with the manager. That is not customer service. We need to stop having dismissive attitudes to rudeness and racism.

[@LordVader1094]

Lolwut? Being expected to speak German in Germany is racist? Utter nonsense.

[@shelbynamels973]

@@LordVader1094 Expecting to be treated with civility and courtesy as a customer is nonsense ???

[@TheGosinho]

@@shelbynamels973 customer service isn't the biggest strength of germans, that's true. many people call it "servicewüste" what means "service desert". what's also true, that germans are very direct and many foreigners interprets this as rude. but racism is something different in my opinion..

[@prettycyber8332]

That is racism. They don’t tell the white French to speak German. This fool told me the damn butcher to speak it. I said I’m an American here temporarily for work. How about you mind your business.

[@tanyakumar8925]

I think as a black person i can tell u should not be offended when someone ask how u came or where u from..obviously germany is white country and they will be curious. If a white person came to my country i had ask him same too.not everything is discrimination. And for the time think even i believe that u hv to follow the rules of the country u live in .if u Don't like it just go back to ur country. Thst second lady was over reacting

[@flashnfantasy]

The situation with bank-accounts is not all about race, but about nationality. Banks are responsible that accounts are not used for criminal activity like money laundering or illicit debiting. I, as a german can revoke a debiting within two weeks without justification, and in many cases i could revoke a debiting even after month. If the person of this account, that made the debiting, has left germany and has become untraceable, the bank has to pay for the return-transaction. And that's just an inconvenient narrative, nigeria is prone to scam-mails and bad transactions. These "prince from nigeria"-scheme has become something so common, that everything around it has become a red flag. But yes - it is still frustrating.

[@borisnegrarosa9113]

Agreed. Bank accounts is a sensitive thing. I'm a Swedish national and can't open account anywhere just like that, not even in Sweden. Lots of questions asked such as purpose of the account and source of income.

[@balthazarbeutelwolf9097]

The refusal to speak English when you politely ask is not (always) meant as an unfriendly thing. This kind of attitude you will specifically find when people communicate with you in some official capacity, not so much in a commercial situation. The problem is twofold, on one hand their English is likely to be poor, on the other it is their job to communicate in an official capacity with you and tell you about issues A1 to A17 before they move on to letter B, and their level of English may not be up to that job. Even explaining A1 to you (or anyone) in English could be a terrifying thought, and so they retreat to their safe space where they can do formally their job, even though the actual communication gets lost on its way. I would not even be surprised if (in some places) they had guidelines to follow that forbad them to use their school English, as only people properly certified in English communication would be permitted to use that for official business.

[@Waleochronicles]

Thanks for shedding some light on this behaviour. However, I have been in situations where even when I ask in German if we can have the conversation in English (hospitals, banks etc) they politely decline and we continue in German. It's the rudeness that was the problem here not the English.

[@CoL_Drake]

@@Waleochronicles well i feel they are so unsecure about their own english that they think ur german is still better then their english, either that or their just rude xD but i often hear people say "i cant speak english at all" when they basicly pretty fluent xD but then i also have friends who cant speak 2 english words xD

[@chavbristol2793]

Hello @all thanks for the nice video. I had to laugh a lot, but the incident with the bank made me speechless. I find your observation of 'staring' curious. American friends of mine felt the same way while I was standing by and didn't feel or feel anything like that. It may be that Germans simply have a friendly interest in other people. Eye contact is one of the most basic means of conversation here. Has it already been noticed that in Germany e.g. summon a waiter by making eye contact and then nodding briefly?

[@Waleochronicles]

On summoning the waiter via eye contact, that's totally a thing. Infact I do it now as well. 😄 I think I'm gonna make a video on the German things I am now doing myself 😄

[@Life-in-Germany]

very lovely informative video, im very glad that i found your youtube channel

[@johanngiesbrecht6460]

Ich liebe euch, ihr seid cool, ich habe deutsche Vorfahren, 1780 sind sie aus Deutschland ausgewandert, in verschiedenste Länder haben sie gewohnt, ich zum beispiel bin in Paraguay Geboren und aufgewachsen, später als ich erwachsen war zog ich irgendwann nach Kanada, ich wohne jetzt schon über 50 Jahren ich Kanada, mein Deutsch ist noch immer bedeuten besser als Englich, das Englische rechtschreiben ist total verrückt. Ich liebe die Deutsche Sprache, glauben Sie mir das ist beim weiten die beste Sprache der Welt.

[@europevlog-facts2058]

Come to #Belarus that shair border with Poland , 1) visa in less then two week 2) tution fee only 1900$/year 3) no advance payment ,tution fee 4)no bank statement,no interview ,no IELTS , 5) mostly countries on arrival visa

[@Rindy89]

I think the bank thing was because of several cases of scams, but I think it still isn't OK.

[@saschavanderhout2696]

Ich schreibe meine Antwort auch mal in Deutsch.. also.. ich fange mal an mit dem Punkt "Anstarren". Ich war in Nairobi und ich war in Johannesburg. In beiden Städten war ich der "Weisse" den man dort angestarrt hat. Ich empfand das jetzt nicht als störend denn ich war ja nun mal offensichtlich kein Afrikaner. Zudem wurde mir mal in Brasilien gesagt das mich auch dort alle anstarren was daher kam das die Europäer im Allgemeinen an ihren Gang erkannt werden. Letzten Endes ist es egal. Das führt mich zum Punkt "Hautfarbe der Frau". Ich selbst finde die dunkle Hautfarbe durchaus attraktiver als die Kaukasische. Es gibt tatsächlich einige Männer die eine Afrikanerin, eine Asiatin oder eine Latina deutlich anziehender finden als eine hellhäutige Frau. Das nennt man Geschmack. Geschmäcker sind verschieden und völlig okay. Naja, ich würde vielleicht nicht unbedingt nachfragen ob ich die Haut berühren dürfe denn letzten Endes handelt es sich nur um die obere Epidermis die abgesehen von den Farbpigmenten gleich ist. Auf zum Punkt "Herkunft erfragen". Genrell ist die Frage wo man herkommt eine Frage der Interessenbekundung. So startet man einen Dialog. Sollte tatsächlich die Frage auftauchen über welchen Weg man nach Deutschland gelangt ist finde ich das auch nicht verwerflich da nun mal diese Frage offen ist, egal ob im Rahmen eines Studiums, als Familiennachzug, als Flüchtling etc. Wenn das schon als störend empfunden wird sollte man sich evtl. überlegen ob man wirklich die Konversation sucht. Zum Thema "Zeit" kann ich nur beipflichten, es ist respektlos wenn man jemanden warten lässt und das ist unabhängig von der Herkunft. Allerdings sollte man auch die Kühe im Dorf lassen und sich nicht wegen ein paar Minuten aufregen. Ich finde es aber schön das ihr das mal aus eurer Perspektive erzählt und das ganze auch mit Humor herüber bringt. Das ist jetzt das zweite Video was ich mir von dir anschaue und ich bin auch hier ehrlich, ich schau es mir vor allem deshalb an weil du als Person sehr sympathisch herüber kommst und du ein attraktives Lächeln hast. Ohhh.. eh ich es vergesse.. Punkt "Overdressed", ich glaube das ist Location-Abhängig, gehst du in eine normale Diskothek ist die Masse auf tanzen ausgelegt, gehst du in gehobenere Einrichtungen, sind schon exquisite Kleider angebracht, gehst du in eine Gothic-Disko ist die Kleidung nochmal ganz anders. So.. jetzt aber.. Daumen hoch und weiter so..

[@toluolagunju4953]

Very insightful video, I do not like people who do African Time right from Nigeria. I am curious about what dating is like in Germany.

[@Waleochronicles]

African time culture needs to die 😄. A dating video is coming up next week.

[@ninobk196]

Nice video! Do you think there is a difference on how Germans see/treat Black Africans vs Black Americans? If yes, in what ways? You are both so sweet. Love the video!!

[@Waleochronicles]

Thanks for the kind compliment. Unfortunately I have to say there is a difference. If you sound (accent wise) and look like you are from an African country some unexposed people automatically think you are a refugee. And once you have an American or English sounding accent you are automatically treated differently. This is not unique to Germany though, its also the same situation when I lived in Indonesia.

[@ninobk196]

@@Waleochronicles That's sad. Ironically, it is completely the opposite in the USA.

[@onelovehabeshal7934]

@@ninobk196 you meant they treat better africans than black americans?

[@timucinharkonnen2699]

Everybody's time is valuable and when somebody is far to late, he disrespects the value of your time.

[@Obahie]

Omg you just said to your Nigerian subscribers and knowing you’re Nigerian, I just quickly subscribed

[@Waleochronicles]

Awwww 😄 Thanks for the support and solidarity. 😊

[@CoL_Drake]

the refugee thing is i think easy to understand in not as big cities, i had one black guy in my school where i played football with in my youth one of my brothers friends (in a big city) and then i had one coworker when i was 33 ... thats it for black people i ever knew and also not seen any ever in my city. with the refugees there are now also in my city places for them to stay so now i see them like every day as i live close to this. so jaeh ... really not wanna sound rude but if ur not in a major city in germany you really really rare had contact to black people who wasnt refugees, so of course if they talk german i would not expect them to be one, but if they speak english then in my city ... jaeh i would think they are just from pure chance ... (but either way doenst matter as human is human xD)

[@Waleochronicles]

I understand your point. This happened mostly in small towns. However I still feel like people should not still be subscribing to stereotypes in 2020. Thanks for watching 😊

[@Malibonus]

Staring is not only a german behaviour. I am a white german guy and I was working for a year in India and EVERYBODY was starring at me: I then learned when people stare at you they are just curious, they don´t want to be unfriendly.

[@Waleochronicles]

I have lived and travelled in other parts of South East Asia and there is a difference between the kinds of stare you are talking about (which I also received) and the ones that is being served up here in Germany. 😊

[@radschele1815]

@@Waleochronicles judgemental state actually seems to be a German thing. It's good when German people misbehave (littering, how dare they! Does not work). But anything for that, it's really annoying. I can't even imagine the stares on you.

[@lindaollenu-ludwig6665]

I think you girls are sweet, but please piont of correction, English is not our first language, our mother tongue is our first language. But we can say, English is our first foreign language. Hope you girls will understand. Thanks and keep it up

[@budgetingmytrip7055]

The bank experience tho! It’s crazy to hear that. I work with a German company and I must say it takes time and patience with the Germans...

[@Waleochronicles]

Thank you for watching. I know, I was in my feelings about this experience for weeks after that but now I am over it thankfully.

[@hamishfullerton7309]

That’s what I love about African women ,you actually care about , what you look ie nice dress 👗💄👠and heels ,every man appreciates this

[@justme9801]

Like always...I enjoyed your video and your attitude. However...I can understand the reaction of the lady at the bank. If she speaks any English at all I almost would bet on it that your German is better than her English therefore I do not blame her for her reaction. Who knows how many customers she faces with the same request. About the accent or whatever you want to call it...your English is different from American or British English and I also would call it African English. I mostly also can hear the difference between an Austrian or German. I really admire your joyful attitude. I believe this makes life easier for yourself and the people around you. It is really fun to watch your videos and you are spreading good vibes. I try to imagine how life would be if everybody would be like you. Take care and keep spreading joy and laughter even with quite serious matters.

[@Waleochronicles]

Oh wow. This has got to be the kindest comment I have seen this week. Thank you for being so kind. 😊

[@RustyDust101]

I am very sorry that you had to suffer the discrimination in the bank. It should not happen, but I am afraid it still does. Personally, I can't understand it, nor do I accept it. I have promised myself to speak up should I encounter it anywhere. African accent: I had to laugh at that so hard. That should be answered with: "Oh, could you speak European to me?" Because it is so stupid and it shows that some people are completely uneducated.

[@Waleochronicles]

The African accent thing really irks me 😄

[@CoL_Drake]

i worked in a company with a nigerian/american which i had problems understanding alot so whenever we talked i switched to english as i felt that he was way more comfortable in it and to be fair it was easier for me as i rly didnt understand 50% of what he said in german ... i never spoke about this with him as for me it would have been rude to say "ur german is bad lets talk english" so ... i just answered him in english all the time so he switched too ... i dont know if that was rude or so but i didnt know what to do as saying it directly would have been rude too btw to be fair he had an extremly strong nigerian accent xD so yeah nigerian accents can be really strong and you not have a strong one so i would not take it to rude xD

[@Waleochronicles]

Usually when people switch from speaking German to English with a non native German speaker, it's usually with good intentions. And I really appreciate the effort. But for those wanting to improve their German language proficiency, this doesn't really help. However, I usually appreciate the kind gesture.

[@pttgfoomf]

haha as a german that used to live in SA i had to laugh so hard about the part that "african time" is cancelled 😂. this annoys me so much about german culture as well :D btw giving stupid answers to ignorant people is the way to go! if u ask stupid question u get stupid answer 👍😁

[@baluyt1335]

Im white berlin guy but i think u womans are very beutiful. I wish you success

[@Rainerjgs]

Die Frage "Woher kommen Sie?" Ist ein höfliche und auch wichtige Frage, um jemanden näher kennen zu lernen und wer diese Frage als Zumutung empfindet und sie beleidigend abwehrt, der macht einen großen Fehler und braucht sich über Nachteile nicht wundern!

[@sthenzel]

Das war jetzt ein wenig hart! (Auch wenn ein wenig Wahrheit drinsteckt.) Je nachdem, wo jemand herkommt, ist ihm/r unsere investigative Art (sei es nun das Starren oder die Fragen) entweder unbekannt oder wird in seinem/ihrem Herkunftsland evtl. sogar als unhöflich empfunden, ablehnende Reaktionen auf die Fragen kann ich durchaus nachvollziehen.

[@Rainerjgs]

@@sthenzel Nochmals: Auch in Deutschland gilt langes, intensives Anstarren als unhöflich, aber was viel Ausländer als "Starren" bezeichnen ist überhaupt keine Starren im eigentlichen, unhöflichen Sinne, sondern lediglich ein interessierten Anschauen, dessen was sich vor unseren Augen abspielt, im Sinne von positiver Neugier, die bekanntlich eine der besten menschlichen Eigenschaften ist! Das verschämte "Augen niederschlagen" haben wir bei dem Burgfräuleins des Mittelalters belassen und mittlerweile gelernt, daß nur wer aufmerksam schaut, hört und fragt - es im Leben zu etwas bringen und dessen wahren Sinn erkennen kann! Wer sich angestarrt fühlt, braucht nur freundlich zurück zu schauen, zu nicken und zu lächeln und schon wird die Welt wieder in Ordnung sein, denn jedermann freut sich über einen freundlichen Gruß und ein lächelndes Gesicht!

[@sthenzel]

@@Rainerjgs Ich hatte den Begriff "Starren" gewählt, weil er von vielen Expats so empfunden wird. Natürlich ist es für uns in den weitaus meisten Fällen nur ein interessiertes Anschauen. Genauso wie unser Ausfragen in gleichem Maße nur ein Zeichen von Interesse darstellt.

[@Rainerjgs]

@@sthenzel Das zeigt wieder einmal deutlich, daß so manche Länder mit Umgangsformen im Mittelalter stecken geblieben sind, was ja auch die Verwendung von Meilen, Fuß, Zoll und Pfund z.B. in den USA zeigt!

[@antonpanton8183]

Na klar, man fragt natürlich grundsätzlich jede neue Person, auf die man trifft als erstes 'wo kommst du her'. Nicht. Das fragt man vielleicht noch im Studium, wenn man aus verschieden Städten zusammenkommt, aber sonst? Doch eher selten, oder? Wer diese Frage als Zumutung empfindet, hat vermutlich verstanden, dass sie eigentlich bedeutet (wenn auch im vielen Köpfen unbewusst) 'du gehörst hier nicht her'.

[@dirkdriessen1133]

I respect your time so please respect my time, because my live time is the only thing i cant buy. And refugees are not illegal in german.

[@Bonsai61]

I would say that african english realy exists. But also american english and british english and indian english exists ... and so does german english. And if you listen to it you will hear the different. But I have to say that you have a very clear pronunciation ... much much better for me to understand than some brits or americans. Black people in germany is not very common ... especially in village areas. And for older people who probably never left germany for their entire live it will be somthing strange. But let me tell a story which happend to myself. For my job I spent 4 weeks in China ... let's say in a midsize city with 14 000 000 residents. While my collegue and me had a side seeing tour by walking through the town we sit down on a bench besides the walkway. in a distance of about 10 meter there was a young chinese couple taking also a rest. While talking with my collegue about several things we saw we noticed a flash light from the oposite site where the girl took pictures of us. As we looked up to her we start laughing while she was realy ashamed 'cause she got caught. I just want to show you how things can go when you are different and that it does not happen only to black people. On a certain way it actually can happen to everybody depends on who you are where you are or what you do. ;-)

[@scarba]

I love how you laugh, I hope Germans can learn to laugh and smile more like you two. Love ❤it

[@sthenzel]

You definitely have an accent, a really nice one! There may be many different regional variations between where English is first/official language, but at least for me yours is easily recognisable as African. The bank situation, well, search Google for "Nigerian Scam" and you know where some of the issues may have originated from. Still she should have acted much, much more politely and try to hear your point, to find a solution or at least try to. She may be a racist, but at the counter she has to be a bank employee first. Overpunctuality: A guy having problems with waiting a little for his date doesn´t really appreciate her. Staring - you´re easy to look at, maybe this is why you get extra stares? When we Germans stare (for us it´s more like curiously looking at someone) we usually have a blank, neutral expression. It´s just that our blank expression is always kind of grumpy.

[@europevlog-facts2058]

Come to #Belarus that shair border with Poland , 1) visa in less then two week 2) tution fee only 1900$/year 3) no advance payment ,tution fee 4)no bank statement,no interview ,no IELTS , 5) mostly countries on arrival visa

[@thuto_heiress_zulu]

Super helpful thank-you!

[@Waleochronicles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ClaudinneV]

The rap part cracked me up! :)

[@Nikosakii]

You are so beautiful omg!

[@Amaranth992]

Hey there :) your videos are reeeeally funny and entertaining to watch! 😋 It sometimes puts things into perspective - thank you very much for that. It's hard to refeel some of the situations that make you feel uncomfortable as I sometimes say something without thinking about it. XD For instance the phrase "How did you come to Germany?" is probably a weak translation of "Wie bist du eigentlich hierher gekommen?". Asked in German the question does not refer to the means of literally how you got here rather than expressing an interest in your story. I recently moved within Germany and met my new next door neighbours, who also just recently moved here and were originally from a very different part of Germany, which I could tell by their accent/dialect. So as a conversation starter there also was that question about how they got here, meaning what made them move... Like job? personal reasons? Oftentimes people being asked that question give you a brief sum up of where they have lived so far and what eventually brought them to where they are now. I'm really unsure how I should treat situations like these in the future... Maybe asking more precisely what I wanted to know? 🤔🤣 On the other hand isn't that again a form of racism talking to someone differently just because they look different? Anyways 😅 it's getting philosophical now😅 Have a great day 😊🤗 and I really hope that racist experiences will occur less in the future 🤞🏻

[@Waleochronicles]

Thank you for taking the tine to explain this cultural/language barrier difference. I never thought about it from this perspective.

[@elahisbae1432]

You guys did not mention the hair questions. I have gotten the silliest questions about my hair.... and wigs. Oh Godddd! So exhausting to explain🤣🤣🤣

[@Waleochronicles]

We had so many parts that had to be cut out of this video as it was getting too long. Hair was definitely discussed.

[@CordiTime]

I think with the accent the person meant that many black people pronounce English differently but thats true 🥰😅❤️

[@europevlog-facts2058]

Come to #Belarus that shair border with Poland , 1) visa in less then two week 2) tution fee only 1900$/year 3) no advance payment ,tution fee 4)no bank statement,no interview ,no IELTS , 5) mostly countries on arrival visa

[@topehassan]

I still get the stares every time I visit Berlin. I always just stay on my own even in the tram 🙆🏾‍♀️😭😤

[@Waleochronicles]

The stares in Berlin is NOTHING compared to what you will get in other small cities, town and worst of all villages. Those ones there must have the medal in the staring Olympics. Please once the Rona let's up visit once again. I honestly cannot wait for your next visit.

[@pokemon-Go22]

As I have lived in Eastern Europe, People are ignorant and racists. when I was in Germany I felt normal when people stare me.

[@delighteze5980]

Love your videos, watched them before. Didn't subscribe, don't know why maybe because I wasn't in the mood of subscribing then. But I did today. Once again nice video😊.

[@Waleochronicles]

Welcome to the family 😊

[@TheGosinho]

nice video, greetings from Dortmund

[@Waleochronicles]

Thank you very much!

[@oliverschmitz203]

when germans stare to you, try this next time: smile, blink one eye and say smooth and friendly: hallo. ;o)

[@Waleochronicles]

Why do I like this idea SO MUCH!!!! I will definitely try it 😅

[@oliverschmitz203]

@@Waleochronicles please do it and report :))

[@marouzofnx6453]

3:50 😅 yes in germany the people act as if only their country exists. they don't know much about others. but i would also ask things, not because i mean it badly. but just because i don't know and when you have people around you all saying the same thing then you start asking like that too right? I would say don't take it so seriously, even if it gets on your nerves. I'm sorry, of course, but if such questions come out of inexperience.

[@buttergolem4458]

Believe me: Many Africans have an accent. Just like many Russians have one. Not everyone obviously but this Russian accent you hear in movies is based on a stereotype that exists for a reason

[@Waleochronicles]

Africa is a continent with 54 countries. Russia is A country. You cannot generalize how people from 54 countries speak as 1 single accent. Just like there is no single European accent (the Russians speak differently from the French and Germany etc) same thing applies to the continent of Africa. 😊

[@buttergolem4458]

​@@Waleochronicles I never said there was a general accent. But if you meet someone w/ a German accent, you can say he´s from Europe, right?

[@tbc71]

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newsflash ladies: English and German are one of the most similar languages in the world. Grammar is very much alike and words as well. Even the people have ties: anglo saxon - german saxon ;)

[@shelbynamels973]

Newsflash: English and German are like oil and water. Vocabulary, pronunciation and - especially - sentence structure are not at all alike.

@@shelbynamels973 no flash of anything new: you're not the brightest bulb 🙃

[@shelbynamels973]

@ ... and your mother wears army boots. There. I said it.

[@Lee-lm2bn]

That's because all germanic languages share similarities. The grammar and pronunciation might differ tho. We also use loan words from each other like "Kindergarten" or "Home-Office" :)

[@Loretta2004]

"Engelchen und Teufelchen"...:-) very well done!

[@Karim-nq1be]

It's sad how people have no clue about Africa, myself included. The Berlin weirdos part was quite funny.

[@Waleochronicles]

Berlin wouldnt be Berlin without the weirdos right 😄

[@Karim-nq1be]

@Bella Bella I never said I was white, I'm talking about Africa the continent, not someone's color (which I don't care about personally).

[@pipersolanas3322]

You are both so beautiful queens!

[@topehassan]

Even inParis it’s the same. At first I started letting go but now damn everything. It’s a Europe thing I guess lol

[@Waleochronicles]

The staring does not bother me anymore. You can stare all you want. It's free haha

[@rachelyaoudam8952]

I love the part your friend said african time though lol. People often tell me in France why do i behave like the germans with time lol🤣🤣🤣. That is because i worked with them (GIZ )The rest is just pure racism. Thanks for sharing your life expérience

[@Waleochronicles]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment 😘 i realky appreciate the punctuality spirit though. African time culture must be destroyed 😂

[@jorghartmann9334]

English has been the official language in Nigeria since colonial times. however, there are nearly 500 other languages in use in the country, depending on the area. Such as Edo, Efik, Adamaua-Fulfulde, Hausa, Idoma, Igbo, Central Kanuri, Yoruba as national or official languages. The question what is an African accent amazes me a lot. Nigerian English does have an accent. I've been to this country very often for professional reasons and I know what I'm talking about. The English of the two young women is completely atypical. This can of course have to do with the fact that you had a very good education in your home country, but it is not typical for Nigeria.

[@europevlog-facts2058]

Come to #Belarus that shair border with Poland , 1) visa in less then two week 2) tution fee only 1900$/year 3) no advance payment ,tution fee 4)no bank statement,no interview ,no IELTS , 5) mostly countries on arrival visa

[@JW-nh5or]

Certainly not british or south african more like an accent free continental european university english. But a softer more pleasant Nigerian version of it of course. luv ya

[@karimbenabdelkader9859]

Hello Wale! Hope you're well! I sent you a mail with all the paperwork. Did you receive it? Thank you kindly! K.

[@Loretta2004]

hm...very interesting. I assume many foreigners from English speaking countries are not aware of the fact that Germany is not just an extension of the US and the UK. Of course you need to speak German to a certain, and most desirably, very good degree to proceed. As you need to do this in ANY other country in Europe. I can not imagine, that the situation is different e. g. in France or Italy or Spain. There, according to my experience, the ceiling might meet you much lower. Europe is not a playground for English speaking people. And it is also a question of respect: If you go to Hungary, Czech Republic or Denmark, (or any other place) you NEED to learn the local language. Full stop. No excuses. If you do not want to do that: Stay were you are. But for you two: Cudos for taking the hard task on you to learn the not so easy (grammatically...the vocab is easy) German language! Go on with your nice stories here on youtube.

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

In Denmark and he rest of Scandinavia, you can absolutely get by in English. Other parts of Europe are just way behind on that part. English is the world's language, and should be regarded as such - even in the big European countries. Germans are lazy and actually kinda arrogant for not wanting to learn English. Same with the french and the spanish. Learn english, it's not that difficult....

[@Loretta2004]

@@MichaelHolmgaard well, it was not about getting by, it's a question of respect to learn the local language - in my view. I am not talking about a touristic trip, more if you become a resident.

[@uruonyemaobi1950]

@@Loretta2004 your view is not valid because these are institutions looking for money. English is the universal language of transactions, Even in your Germany, many institutions have people that speak English specifically for that reason. You seem to still be mentally stuck with a Nazi Germany mindset. In China you will find people in any institution worthy of being called an institution someone that speaks English or at least you will be referred to someone who does because they cater to that need as a massive portion of the globalized world speaks in English.

[@uruonyemaobi1950]

*Globalized people in the world*

[@ntokozodube4936]

no offense but you sound like those Karens in America that demand foreigners or people of other races to speak English just because they're in America. If you go to any African country best believe they will communicate with you in English and you will too because you'll need assistance getting around the country. English is a global language and most countries have it as an official language. Your country is literally hiring English-speaking teachers yet you expect people to speak German just because they're in Germany. The best non-German speakers can do is try to learn the language and that's what these ladies did, out of RESPECT. Coz what you're saying is that if you go to South Africa you "NEED" to speak the local language, and there are 11 OFFICIAL LANGUAGES in South Africa, are you going to speak all 11 with "no excuses"? because "if you do not want to do that; stay where you are"

[@juju2562]

I really loved the video! May I ask in what year you arrived here? :) I think most of the negative vibes one would get in germany are a result of the politics. In 2015 Merkel opened the borders like a dictator. Many germans feel betrayed (not because there are people coming) but because they say they should have the right to decide. Merkel did not only that, she pissed off her people with so much more! So I think it is really important for everyone new here in Germany to understand that political tension is overboard here! I can explain that further if anyone wishes.

[@mdte5421]

If you are Berlin it’s actually quite easy to get a job as non- German speaker .. it was my experience

[@anikl1140]

You defenitly have to say which Bank it was and the women needs to get called out. This Kind of behaviour is unacceptable and especially in the finance sector the workers are expexted to know english! She needs to get fired or sth

[@uchijini]

Absolutely wrong opinion. No matter where I am in Germany in the public, the official language is always German. Of course you can offer to communicate in English if you speak the foreign language. But what do you expect from every employee to speak fluently Russian, Arabic, Turkish, Portuguese, Icelandic, Chinese? And believe me, many Germans will try to speak in English or they will get help from people who speak the language, but all native English speakers think that their language should be spoken all over the world. And what our little drama queen is describing here will certainly not have happened that way. This is only for YT and I think it is a very bad move, because many people (including you) think that the Germans are very hostile in matters of authority, which is definitely not the case.

[@anikl1140]

uchijini bruh. I am german so i also know what im talking about and there are always „karens“ somewhere. and ofc the official language is german, but english is a world language and every student in germany learns english. So i am not talking about speaking many languages like Icelandic (¿wtf), but about that one language almost everyone is able to speak. And If you work in a service sector in a bank (!) you are expected to speak english or call for someone who speaks it. And last i dont think you are in a position to say she is a „little drama queen“ because she talks about a situation she felt discriminated in. I dont think you ever had an experience like that so where is that audacity coming from? Hauptsache mal belehren aber nix dahinter gell

[@hlengymoyo1931]

@@uchijini She explained that her German isn't good and requested to be spoken to in English for her understanding. She wasn't being dramatic and was doing her best as someone who had just moved to the country. Good customer service would require that woman to be understanding. Saying they can't open a bank account for her because she is Nigerian is DEFINITELY discrimination and should not be accepted under any circumstance. What does her nationality have to do with anything?

[@lamptrollbourandas3867]

@@uchijini Well, in Greece it's like compulsory to have a C2 level certificate in English to work in a bank and we don't have that many foreigners. And I find it reasonable at least in the finance sector. Also, you should be polite to a client that comes to give his money. It's common sense.

[@europevlog-facts2058]

Come to #Belarus that shair border with Poland , 1) visa in less then two week 2) tution fee only 1900$/year 3) no advance payment ,tution fee 4)no bank statement,no interview ,no IELTS , 5) mostly countries on arrival visa

[@topehassan]

Lol fun. I think I killed your comment section 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 no tripping I love germans tho ❤️

[@stephanteuscher6583]

Lots of south european people are also very loose with the puncutality roules. Eight o clock "italien time" for instance means about 10:30. =;-)

[@lamptrollbourandas3867]

Well, the only people actually that were always late at my erasmus classes were germans... lol you have some serious stereotype issues.

[@joep1551]

Yeah...you just made that up. Your comments a flop, 2 months and not a single like. Sad, sad, sad.

[@gabriellacooper1311]

Why should anyone wait for your a hour or longer just because you don’t respect their time I don’t get it if you need longer say it but don’t expect me to wait for you the whole day i can do other things with me time for me that’s common sense and I’m not speaking about coming 5mins later that’s not a problem

[@europevlog-facts2058]

Come to #Belarus that shair border with Poland , 1) visa in less then two week 2) tution fee only 1900$/year 3) no advance payment ,tution fee 4)no bank statement,no interview ,no IELTS , 5) mostly countries on arrival visa

[@claudiaschneider5744]

Yes, I agree - beeing just in time - when you have a job - is quite normal behavor - even in the United States - you will get fired - quickly - for not beeing on time in your job - better watch out, ppl.!!

[@sevdahflafi1]

Yeah honey! You have strong african accent!!

[@Thoughtsbyme-ts4jz]

Please name the bank. I’m moving there soon

[@mihriyam4078]

I don't recommend you to move to Germany If you are Black, Asian Asian, Muslim erc. Comes from a Turkish girl was born in Germany and 13 years lol

[@CoL_Drake]

i cant say much as i am german but i live in an area where like 90% of my friends are immigrants turkish, libanese, russian and they all love it here xD i think ur problem isnt really "germany" ur problem is being 13, as a native american being 13 was horrible for me as everyone acted like assholes ot me too ... thats just 13 year old kids are shit people most of the times xD

[@juju2562]

Im also German but I will write this in english so everybody can understand. I recently reverted to Islam and put hijab on and it brought a whole new world to me! For the first time I actually felt how it must be for you as someone turkish..:/ Mostly I think Germans are too much living their own reality (man sagt nicht umsonst es gibt Deutsche die sich für den "Nabel det Welt" halten) and forget that there are other cultures and that people with two or more backrounds (or migrants ofc) struggle to master all given cultures. Es gibt doch ein türkisches Sprichwort: "Willst du die Rose lieben so musst du ihre Dornen ertragen". Irgendwie so. Leider hat Deutschland vergessen dass die Türkei sehr gute Freunde von uns sind und haben zu sehr Angst vor den Dornen. Auf eine lange und tiefe Freundschaft!

[@felixlingelbach2758]

A 13-y-old turkish-german girl watching and commenting a 'being black in G.' vid in english - I am very proud of having you here and sure that things will turn out very well for you in the future. Listen to Holly. He is right.

[@CoL_Drake]

when i meet with friends for cinema at 6pm and they aint there at 5:55 i am calling them asking where the fuck they are xD also i will be there 5:45 latest xD its rly a strange thing xD but then on the other hand we have a spanish friend who we tell 5pm for such things knowing he will be a hour late anyways so better tell him an hour early xD

[@Waleochronicles]

😄😄 I bet it's all depends on cultures. Like we said we also have the concept of "African time" in Nigeria. I prefer the punctuality system in Germany (as I mentioned in my most recent video). Thanks for watching 😊

[@Rainerjgs]

Warum beleidigst Du Deine Mitmenschen und alle KZbinr mit "fuck", die zufällig Deinen Text lesen?

[@topehassan]

Ok after hearing your Bank experience about Nigeria, I’m dumping all my efforts to move to Berlin. What the fuck 😤

[@Waleochronicles]

ah please don't o! the woman is just one in a few that are still a bit "special" Berlin one of the best places in Germany for a foreigner. I have a video coming up on the pros and cons of living in Berlin. I am sure you would find some interesting tips in that video.

[@pokemon-Go22]

@@Waleochronicles What about Hamburg experience? I want to move there.

[@HingerlAlois]

Pokémon Go Hamburg is also very multicultural. You can find statistics for the various large German cities online if you want to know how many foreigners live there (and from which countries they are) and how many persons live there with a migrant background. For Hamburg as of 31.12.2019 there were 330165 foreigners living in the city (about 18% of the population). If you look at the population with a migrant background (thus additionally to foreigners also for example Germans whose parents are immigrants) it’s more than one third of the population of Hamburg (circa 683.000 persons). For Hamburg the main countries of origin are: Turkey (44049), Poland (27801), Afghanistan (20443), Syria (16790) and Romania (12071). The main countries from Africa for Hamburg are: Ghana (6616), Eritrea (2865), Nigeria (1495)... www.statistik-nord.de/fileadmin/Dokumente/Statistische_Berichte/bevoelkerung/A_1_4_j_H/A_I_4_j_19_HH.pdf In cities like Berlin and the large cities in the west (Hamburg, Munich,...) you normally have quite a lot of foreigners and persons with a migrant background, in the cities in the east you typically have less foreigners and persons with a migrant background. I think racism is overall a larger problem in the east, I pretty much encountered more openly racist assholes during one week in the east than in 30 years in the west...

[@messeretassefa-buechler9476]

The same works in africa. People also look at white people . The difference is that white people have been in africa for a long time. If somebody wants to touch your skin dont take it negative.

[@claudiaschneider5744]

Just watched a video from some european emigrant families - living around Tanzania - what they told us about african work ethics was really shocking - but sad: they all want those well paid jobs around the house - at the very first time - later on, you´ll find out, how unrelieable and untrustworthy most of those ppl. really are - they do like to earn money, of course, but they don´t like to work hard for the money - resistant - and by the way - almost same experience with two african students over here - in our households - never ever again.

[@shadrachkollie7987]

Speaking of stereotype, I see no big deal in that. Just that we african feel we're always being treated differently outside our continent. We always think Literally about things people say to us.

[@europevlog-facts2058]

Come to #Belarus that shair border with Poland , 1) visa in less then two week 2) tution fee only 1900$/year 3) no advance payment ,tution fee 4)no bank statement,no interview ,no IELTS , 5) mostly countries on arrival visa

[@Bee-tb5dr]

Fashion is dead in Germany.. You will poor finish ohh. I miss that... 😭😭

[@Waleochronicles]

😂😂😂 But it's better in some cities than in others

[@ikanrelate719]

hi, if someone invite me on a date in his car. i would never meet him. its much too dangerous & 2 i am a scardy cat.

[@topehassan]

Make the video on dating. I just dumped a German guy whose ex was also black. I suspected something. Was dating him back in Berlin. Shit. Any i dumper him because he won’t shit 😤😏

[@topehassan]

Aint*** sorry lol

[@Waleochronicles]

Omo! This story must be epic. I must hear it in person haha.

[@Tynafey]

How did come to Europe gets me everytime, I can't even deal.

[@Waleochronicles]

You got the question too! 😳 Never got the question before. I did not even know it's a thing.

[@MundhaarMonika]

Well, as a white man working in afrika, its actually the other way arround...

[@Waleochronicles]

😄😄 well enjoy the staring. I'm kinda used to be stared at and dont even notice it anymore.

[@MundhaarMonika]

@Bella Bella Thanks for that information. I'm referring to the continent, because I was working and living in lot of countries and on different places from the east to the west and from north to south in africa. I'm aware of the differences and the similarities through this continent.

[@n_other_1604]

I liked the video but I didn't get the accent thing, because Nigeria is in Africa so can't you call the nigerian accent an african? I'm not saying they all sound the same, but to be honest if english is not your mother language (or any other language) it can be harder to point out the differences in accents. I barely can hear for example the diference in some american accents (of course I hear the difference between New York & a southern one) and I also can't really hear a difference in nigerian & gambian (when colleagues of mine talk) and probably other west african english speaking countries. Probably need to hear more examples, because that's how you start to get the accents slowly....

[@ntokozodube4936]

It's kinda rude for someone to say "you have an African accent", Africa has 54 countries, so what is an 'African accent' when there's so many different ones from all 54 countries? I understand that some African accents sound the same but they don't, for example, I'm South African and our English accents have a mixture of Britain and/or Australian, would that sound African to you? I have had people from America say that my accent sounds a bit from Britain and Australia. So I personally get offended when someone says that have an African accent, to me that's ignorant, rather ask the person what their accent is if you're not sure.

[@n_other_1604]

@@ntokozodube4936 Thanks, a lot for your response since it could be very helpful! I wouldn't be offended if someone tells me I have an european accent, but I would think like the person is lets say ignorant or even stupid? But defifnitely not offended! If you can ask the person, I think I would, but if you haven't & have to describe him (his accent) to another one I think I could make such a mistake. Because sometimes I get calls from all over the world in my job & if I have to forward the call it can happen that I warn the person if the accent is hard to understand (I struggle alot with strong indian accents - I'm absolutely sure they are also different ones, so please forgive me). However I can tell the difference between an nigerian & south african accent, but I don't think I could hear a difference between an zambian, botswanian & so on. So if you would have to describe it I think I would sum it up as some kind of african accent & maybe could guess if its more of an south or west african one. So I guess I rather say I don't have any idea if I'm ever in such a situation

[@ClaudinneV]

Exactly, I live in Australia for several years now and still cannot recognize the difference between some Australian accents. I mean, can tell the difference between bogan and educated Australian accents but not the difference between North Queensland and Canberra one...

[@robinaugustine5998]

Wow

[@martinguandjienchan7525]

what has language and punctuality to do with the skon colour? I don't get the point.

[@manuchimsodavidson294]

I doubt you get their point Sir

[@tanyifranc7184]

Blattant racism the bank incident

[@abubakra6587]

Ok

[@elahisbae1432]

Hehehehehee. Dating in Germany... It's as difficult as getting citizenship. Please don't ask me why...🤣

[@Waleochronicles]

I haff died lmao. How do YOU know. you must come and answer to the panel

[@elahisbae1432]

Oh I still have african time for activities I am not excited about...e.g going for lectures. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Waleochronicles]

Why are you like this lmao

[@karimbenabdelkader9859]

Hello Wale, we really like your channel and would love to feature a part of a video for a project. I sent you a mail. Please let us know if you're interested! Thank you very much, Karim.

[@Waleochronicles]

Hello Karim, I didn't receive any emails from you. Could you please send an email on what type of project you are referring to?

[@karimbenabdelkader9859]

@@Waleochronicles Hi Wale, thank you for getting back to me. I sent it to your gmail address that's noted in the channel info. Maybe it landed in your spam ? Let me know if you can't find it and I'll resend or send you my mail. Best, K.

[@karimbenabdelkader9859]

HI Wale, I just resent the mail. If you could let me know if you're interested or not that would be very kind. Thank you!

[@karimbenabdelkader9859]

@@Waleochronicles Hi Wale, I sent you another mail. It would be really cool to have you on board. If you are not interested at all, please let us know as well. Thank you very much! K.

[@doktorzappergeck492]

Regarding the bank refusing opening an account for you: www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/aktuelles/jeder-hat-das-recht-auf-ein-konto-451200

[@Waleochronicles]

Thanks for pointing this out. At the time this happened I was very new in Germany so I had no idea about the rules. Thanks for sharing this link.

[@kilsestoffel3690]

Unfortunately, there is a difference between *having* a right and *getting* it.

[@angelthman1659]

I like Precious' funny expressions 😂 . She also has beautiful black skin.

[@favourmofoluwawo5032]

“Wir sind Deutschen und wir müssen Deutsch sprechen!” What??!!! 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 got me howling!!! Typical German! Like!!!!!! What’s an African accent? 🤦🏽‍♀️ ignorance on rampage!

[@Waleochronicles]

I just usually ask if people from France, Germany, Italy and Russia have a uniform accent for example. That kind of drives the point home. I kent! 😅

[@Breadfan00]

Oh god my fellow Germans aren't coming across too well here :D

[@mariaramy2587]

that's so sad sorry for that

[@johanngiesbrecht3162]

The time will come you will speak German much better than English

[@Waleochronicles]

I really can't wait for that day to come. That's the goal 😁

[@Tynafey]

That is crazy, when is not a government job omg, that is pure racism period it

[@Waleochronicles]

I was just weak that day.

[@tanyifranc7184]

it's not 3 x the size, it's more than 3 x the size , hahahah

[@daywithb268]

African Time 😂😂 we are time prophets

[@wora1111]

Please do not confuse me and leave my stereotypes alone. I am an old German and get irritated if things change from what I learned/experienced 60 years ago. Black people have to come from the USA and speak only English. All Africans live in huts and have neither electricity nor computers. And they do not speak any European languages either. Why don't you stick to my kids, they have African, Peruvian and Asian kids in their classes and keep laughing about me(•‿•)

[@topehassan]

Lmaoooo Girl that’s not african time leave Africans out off it. We are in time. We need to freaking be on time. I hate it when people waste my time too

[@Waleochronicles]

We have to destroy this African time concept. It's the most ridiculous thing ever.

[@emiliajojo5703]

Sometimes you meet a karen!

[@christopherknight921]

If you don't like Germany, you could go somewhere else.

[@christopherknight921]

@@moremiaj4786 What are you talking about? Is English your second language? Your reply is structurally incoherent. What are you trying to say?