HOW TO IMPRESS A GERMAN

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Hey you guys :) Have you ever thought about impressing a German? I have included a few simple actions that I feel can help you impress a German!! You can most likely use these actions/ideas to impress anyone in the world!! It is about showing respect and doing what you say... Which is a huge part of the German culture.
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[@HayleyAlexis]

Hi everyone!! If you are a German... Can you answer this question: What is something that impresses you? ☺️ Would you rather have someone that is trustworthy or someone that can understand your humor/jokes? Thanks for watching you guys!! I hope yall have a wonderful Sunday ❤️

[@adriangamble2214]

Sooooo I think I finally found my happy city....... Düsseldorf , where I fit in. Spent 1 week there and I loveddddd it. Leider, bin ich nach Frankfurt zurückgekehrt😢.

[@1Jasmin]

Both together

[@tasminoben686]

Moin Hayley Was mich beeindruckt? Wissen und Leistung. Reichtum, oder ein Doktortitel don't impresses me much. Aber wenn jemand etwas geleistet hat, oder großes Wissen über etwas hat, dass imponiert mir. LG nach Florida

[@loislois5961]

@@tasminoben686 Naja, wenn man viel Reichtum heißt, dann heißt das in vielen Fällen, dass man eventuell was geleistet hat.

[@michaelgrabner8977]

Honestly the easiest way to impress a German and to get him talk is to know Soccer very well in all aspects especially when it is related to the German Soccer League DBL..and then additionally if you are not in the Bavarian area just to hate FC Bayern München...then you will be loved for sure everywhere outside of Bavaria, you can bet your life on it..but when you are in the Bavarian area you obviously have to love FCB of course..and that will work at least by 8 stereotypical Germans out of 10. And I had to laugh my ass off when you at the end mentioned "northern pole, southern pole whatever what´s up there in the north"...C´mon don´t exaggerate..the names "Northern pole" and "Southern pole" are already self-explaining, aren´t they. And by the way we Austrians share a border with Croatia...and Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Rep., Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Slovenia and with the Germans...that are 9 countries although we have just a so small country...and 6 of them (unless Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany) were part of our lost Empire respectively Austrian crownlands...just to give you a historical geographical inside.

[@Stefan-ne7rx]

How to impress a German? Be authentic, be honest and be yourself. I think with these rules you can impress Germans.

[@habentsehaye6004]

With what you said you can impress any citizen not necessarily German

[@scorpiokitty9745]

Works with Norwegians too😊

[@fileinspector4636]

Ja das stimmt wir Deutsche hassen es wenn jemand nicht Authentisch ist wenn man sozusagen etwas vorgespielt bekommt wobei man sagen muss das ist nichts typisch deutsches ich denke sowas mag niemand auf der Welt

[@torkakarshiro5170]

Being authentic, honest and yourself is always good, but being smart absolutely does not hurt either. Being smart is very important for me. Being natural (and not caked with makeup) helps too.

[@eph_loves_80s74]

​@@torkakarshiro5170Austrians and Germans don't like being caked with too much makeup truth

[@torstenbeck640]

If you try to impress a german its easy, dont try to impress them, just be yourself. The "try" will be more seen as a fake, be yourself show the truth. We just like truth in order not to crash in the future. Hope it make sense to you, I enjoy your channel.

[@greenknitter]

@@Nightzero86 Hah I was going to say exactly this but you got there before me. :)

[@Nynke_K]

Also, they may already be impressed even if they're not showing it :)

[@monikadear3594]

Exactly! Just being yourself, sincere, down to earth.

[@beldin2987]

But what is the "yourself" for an american that is only used to fake smalltalk, do they even know themself who they really are ? Beeing themself means maybe they say "oh yes, of course i come to you tomorrow" and of course they never show off because thats normal for them.

[@topalbano]

@LaMortEtLamour on the other hand, being like a stiff robot is not the best thing...Maybe something else like, Latino or Mediterranean people have a good balance. Small talk, smile, expressive, friendly, but feel more real than the Americans you describe.

[@rookmaster7502]

I think I would add one more to the list: Don't be a drama queen. Germans have extremely little tolerance for drama queens, even less so than in the U.S.

[@HayleyAlexis]

That is very true... I am still a big drama queen and Mike cringes all the time...

[@neoslit8910]

A better title for the video would be "HOW TO NOT ANNOY GERMANS".

[@monicaleond]

😅

[@wtsalive8210]

How to impress a German?!?!? It is very easy! Be as Hayley

[@LaguMega]

👍Kurz und knapp auf den Punkt gebracht. 👍

[@rockvm1]

I impressed my fiancé by just being me. Telling him from the beginning what I wanted and never played guessing games ♥️

[@HayleyAlexis]

Guessing games are never fun :(

[@isoldedumas8726]

Most Americans have no clue where what Is in the rest of the world. It’s really sad. But they also don’t care and that’s even worse. 😥

[@climbersilver2473]

so true

[@Pewtah]

As a German I say: Good video! And about honesty: you don't need to say all the truth, but what you say should be true. Honesty beats politeness. - That way chances are high a German has interests in you.

[@generalsaufenberg4931]

it doesn`t matter where you are. if you at least try to speak their language, it`s always good. it`s a sign of respect, and that goes a looong way 👍

[@derbgentler3868]

Everything someone foreign needs to know about getting along well with Germans is in this video! This is awesome! Perfectly condensed! Thank you for this video!

[@HayleyAlexis]

😭 thank you for watching

[@chrisrudolf9839]

Very good advice. One important point to add: Be straightforward and don't be afraid to make take initiative when flirting, regardless of your gender, if flirting is what you want to do. We Germans are not so much about subtle hints and when in doubt we will often assume that a stranger who talks to us just wants to be friendly.

[@paul8158]

The most good looking stylish outfit you ever had... matching perfectly. Simple classic white, You rock!

[@HayleyAlexis]

thank you ☺️ I am really enjoying the white phase right now. it looks so put together

[@unit29909]

Do not try to impress at all. Be yourself and be the best version of yourself. be honest, do not judge, be friendly, do not be obsessed with yourself, have a decent empathy, knowledge, be creative and don't brag - its easy.

[@sheklahamedani8030]

Some foreigner being able to speak German (my native tongue) isn't something that has a great impact at me; not anymore, I should add, this was very different 20 years ago. I'm impressed with anyone who is able to adapt to their surroundings in the shortest amount of time. Getting an idea of your surroundings and acting accordingly. Still being yourself, but in an unknown environment without causing offense. That's very impressive. And you don't even have to leave your native country to accomplish this, it can happen in your own society as well, e. g. whenever you are thrown in a layer of society you are not normally accustomed or related to. Being yourself and adapting and being brilliant at it ----- that's very impressive!

[@julileinchennr1]

Those kinda videos are so funny to watch. Especially with me being a german who studied one year in the US and now has an American boyfriend. All the things you said are so accurate. Its funny when you see how someone is analyzing it so well.

I find it fascinating how you also change your personality when you change the language. In English you sound like a completely different person - calmer and nicer. When you speak German, you sound like my boss... more confident and strict. It's hard to describe.

[@retrorewind6042]

i agree with you lol. its weird but kinda cool at the same time

[@HayleyAlexis]

I think because I have to concentrate a little harder when speaking German... English is not so difficult so it comes out smoother and nicer!!

@@HayleyAlexis I once read somewhere that every language brings a specific way of thinking with it and that you have to adopt this way of thinking in order to speak the language correctly. I think you really slip into this "German mindset" when speaking because you really hit the right tone. I can even hear that slightly sarcastic undertone that many Germans have permanently. Hence this fascination: when I close my eyes while listening, I almost think I'm sitting opposite two people, when you change the language seamlessly. It's not creepy or anything, just fascinating. So yes - I am impressed.

[@retrorewind6042]

Jörg Lange thats true. I feel like i have a different mindset switching from english to german etc

[@RoninTF2011]

Thats I thing that I found to be funny in the US. When someone says: "Hey, why don't you come for a visit and we have a barbeque"....they are really surprized when you *actually* stand in front of their door with steaks and some beers :-P

[@rna3xhelix]

Bruh... did you just show up without verifying the date? Because if so, that’s on you. Hahaha

[@RoninTF2011]

@@rna3xhelix Well, thats a cultural difference...here, when we invite some to our place, that date stands and does not need to be verified. Here it would feel odd if I get a call saying .."should we really come". I'd be like: Ok, they don't want to ;-)

[@rna3xhelix]

@@RoninTF2011 what if 2 weeks later I already had plans that day, and somebody stops by. I.E. doctors appointment, dinner date, or you weren’t home?

[@RoninTF2011]

@@rna3xhelix I spoke the invite, I have to be true to my word. If I can't be there on the time...It's on me to give out the information.

[@nadine8742]

That's true. You could make plans with friends a few months prior without checking again. And at the time you invited them, they will be there. Nobody would say something like that, if they would not mean it.

[@urli89]

For me (as a german woman) the most important things are: dont show of, never patronize me, take me serious and of course being trustworthy (as you said). Thanks for your videos, you are a wonderfull person

[@palomino73]

As a German I'd be impressed by American ppl. (esp. younger ones) who had more than just rudimentary knowledge of geography. Being able to point your finger on a map, indicating your current location is such a basic feat - it boggles my mind to hear that some ppl.. are not able to do this. I do consider a basic understanding of how the world map is built up to be a sign of respect for other folks of other countries as well as a thing of self respect, too. The struggle you have with Mike on this topic I know too well; my gf is not the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to geography, only that her difficulties would even begin at telling left from right... - verbally plotting a way from A to B for her is a very adventurous thing ;-)

[@HayleyAlexis]

Don't get me wrong I know a lot about different countries and cultures...BUT knowing where they are on a map is.... seriously a game for me!!

[@palomino73]

@@HayleyAlexis Good morning Hayley, I'm sure Mike will love to take any opportunity to (righteously) roll his eyes and help you out nevertheless... I know I do so with my sweet Schatzi ;-) I hope you and Mike are fine and healthy, thank you for lightening up some of these dreary days with your videos and your personality...

[@tullio0]

Dont be too arrogant on that. Europeans in turn have issues with the geographical details of the North American continent. Everyone can find California or Florida. Try to find Idaho or Delaware on a US map without descriptions (where I was wrong recently - tried to locate Idahos somewhere around Kansas and Nebraska, and Delaware north of New York. Ahem... )

[@goldminer754]

@@tullio0 Yeah but if I'd move from Germany to Delaware I'd sure as hell look on a map to see where it is and not confuse it with any other state afterwards.

[@jasminleudesdorff3689]

I totally agree to all the points you have mentioned. In addition to that, you can ask a German about something related to their culture. For example about food, castles, even beer or cars will do the trick. Just show interest and let them explain and they will happily talk to that nice foreigner they just met. 😄

[@HayleyAlexis]

and usually talk to you for HOURS :)

[@jasminleudesdorff3689]

@@HayleyAlexis 🙊😬♥️

[@AyounBailey]

I have known your videos for a long time now, and at that time I was already impressed by you - before I heard a single German word from you. What impressed me most was the fact that you were very open and curious about our culture., and occasionally also mercilessly honest when it came to holding the mirror in front of us Germans. You ask what I would prefer, someone trustworthy, or someone who understands my sense of humor. Since I am not a perfect person myself and occasionally shoot past my target, I prefer a person who tells me his honest opinion in the face than someone who laughs with me at inappropriate or bad jokes.

[@HayleyAlexis]

Today at dinner we were just talking about how I am brutally honest to the point where it can hurt sometimes. I don't know if it is a German trait or just a product of my upbringing and living in Germany... I prefer to be around people like me as well though. I love to know where I stand with a person... I don't like living on the fence.

[@IsenbergerHerold]

Ein Kollege von mir hat mal erzählt, wie er beim Schnorcheln gedankenverloren einer Schildkröte hinterher ist - und dann, als er Luft holen wollte, feststellte, dass er sich in 5 Meter Tiefe oder so befand. Die Story ist absolut glaubwürdig, aber es kommt eben auf die Umstände an.

[@janettecardenas681]

From my experience, this is all true, and you just have to be yourself. My German friends have told me that they like how honest and transparent I am with my emotions, since a lot of people tend to “be fake” in America. But I also have had numerous people tell me that I apologize way too much 😅 even when it’s not my fault, and my friend says, “why are you sorry? It was out of your control.” Maybe this is an American thing, especially when it comes to women...Or is it just me? I always apologize because I don’t want to be seen as rude and I care for the other person’s time

[@HayleyAlexis]

I always apologize... Just to prevent myself from bothering anyone :)

[@nicor6415]

Actually thats really true. Germans DO always expect at least an apologize, if you are responsible for. But if not... - just "shut the fuck up" like beeing in a an elevator with a german^^ :D

[@janettecardenas681]

Nico R LMAO I’ll keep that in mind 😂

[@lovefromgarman2254]

Hi

[@lovefromgarman2254]

Can we friend

[@BlaineK9]

For me as a german these things are mostly about respecting someone. And I'm more likely to spend time with someone who shows respect e.g. by being on time.

[@einflinkeswiesel2695]

How to impress a German: For me, the Stormtrooper helmet in the background already did that

[@RRbobreed]

I can totally relate with your poor knowledge of geography!!! I'm American and was the same way! I'm at least a decade older than you and think that this is in large part due to the way geography was taught and not emphasized. Thankfully, my German husband has helped me and the internet with it's ability to connect globally has helped our younger American students understand that the US isn't the center of the universe. :)

[@VIRCAFA]

I have always asked myself. Why a lot of Americans don't know Geography? I am not an expert about it. But I still remember when my teacher made me memorize all the countries and their capitals.

[@lynnm6413]

@@VIRCAFA Yes, and our English teacher made us name all the federal states of the U.S. just from the outlines of a map….I think Arkansaw and West Virginia were the ones most pupils got wrong….but that‘s luxury compared to what is taught in U.S. High Schools

[@js-aus-haar]

That is quite a cool list. And a cool spin, another new way to describe German culture. Nice idea. And yes, knowing geography, speaking a bit German and being punctual with not too much small talk would help you to avoid a few pitfalls and make more friends. Thanks again for an interesting clip.

[@stephanhoffmann3265]

Juhu . You impressed me already ;)

[@HayleyAlexis]

😍

[@theRoms0709]

My boyfriend is German ❤️ It started with me flirting first but he basically didn't acknowledge it 😂 oh, and he's always late 😂😂😂

[@fischamend123]

Well that´s a not a german thing haha That´s a men thing :D Oh and not being on point is absolutely not german haha

[@jinhuigao4871]

God I really want to have a German boyfriend lol

[@nettorak]

How to impress a German ... Well, I actually don't care if someone speaks German or not because more often than not it seems easier for me to switch to English instead. If someone said "Hallöchen", I'd laugh though, that's so cute. Aside from that, this video is pretty accurate, really well done! Out of that, my top 3 reccomendations would be: 1) Have something to talk about. Be interesting and if you can't, just smile at someone (as a form of greeting) and let it go. Staying silent is an option. Sometimes literally, seriously, don't be loud, a lot of Germans dislike that. ESPECIALLY on sundays and after 10 p. m. It is considered _very_ rude. If you want to tell jokes, I sometimes feel like a lot of men like jokes about the french military like "Not even Actimel can activate France's defences". Or "Why are there so many rivers in France? Because water will always take the path of least resistance." Ask them first if they like these kind of jokes though. Germans can even post some of their favourite jokes below that comment, just to help out. Also please remember: Germans are slow with developing friendship because a lot of Germans tend to be very loyal friends. This is why it usually takes a while. It doesn't mean they don't like you, it just means you're maybe getting there, depending on the chemistry. Germans are more honest, instead of faking emotions they don't have, they just take their time. Down to earth. 2) Be yourself. A lot of Germans do NOT like phony, boasty, overly girly or dramatical behaviour. Just behave natural. It's who you are and this is what most Germans care for - a human with flaws. To attitudinize might be _real_ dealbreaker for some as well. 3) Be polite and respectful. Always leaves a positive impression when people behave well (I feel like a lot of Germans care for good manners when meeting someone for the first time - and down-to-earth-behavior). Be genuine though.

[@hw2508]

Jokes about the Frensh? Where have you been in Germany? That's completely new to me. However, I've read about an university that wanted to find out which country is the most funny. So they asked people from various countries to send their best jokes and put them on a website for people to vote for the best jokes. Germans laughed about the most jokes. But that doesn't mean Germans are funny people, they are just easy to amuse. Telling jokes can be quiet boring. It has to be a very good joke. Telling a real life funny story is something different.

[@lynnm6413]

Yeah, I am German and just two days ago saw all those German French WWII jokes underneath an American KZbinrs video and I was completely taken aback…granted, my family has been going to France for extended vacations since before I was born, but in more than 40 years I also had never come across them in a regular German context, so please don‘t make racist jokes…it‘s absolutely uncool…Germans aren‘t like that anymore….rather joke about the Catholic Church or the pope, that‘ll basically fly anywhere above the Donau…lol

[@ninavaughn8420]

My husband, who is a German Rocket Scientist who worked for NASA and other space agencies and companies, just kept on asking me out. I am from Miami and my parents are Cuban/ Ecuadorian. I lived in several countries including Ecuador, and Holland. I speak three languages and tricultural. I had to tell him that I was not interested in the German language though I know their history and art. I married him because he was so different from the other Germans I had met and he loved Latino culture. We moved to Switzerland and visited his family a lot. I learn languages really fast and Spanish vowels sound a lot alike. I learned the language easily. I guess his family understood I was different when they heard I was from Miami and I was training to be an Ambassador or Minister of culture for Ecuador. I always ask my husband why we, Americans, need to know so much European history when they know nothing of South American culture. They can’t even tell you the difference between Incans, Aztecs and Mayans. In the end I understood that they have the amazing habit of lumping in all Americans together even though cities such as Miami, New York, Los Angeles( where I lived) has thousands of culturally diverse families who speak other natives tongues as home. His family always amazes me by their lack of insight on how diverse the US is.

[@damondominique]

Any time I say "Tchüss" Germans are so impressed for some reason?

[@auraluna7679]

I would be impressed too. It's not even the schoolish "Auf Wiedersehen" but Umgangssprache. Umgangssprache is impressive. It makes me feel like you cared enough for my culture to not just use what you would learn in class but educated yourself further.

[@OkabexKurisu]

we dont say 'tschüss' - we clap our hands on our knees and say 'so'

[@channelchanel123]

It's cause it's you, Damon If you were to talk to me, I would also be impressed ☺😜

[@pitodesign]

For advanced mode try "Tschüssikowski".

[@PatrickSSmith-jy4ou]

I have to be honest, Hayley: Whati mpresses me most in a woman would be their sense of humor. I like it when a woman can compete with me when it comes to punchlines.. That also shows me the intellgence level and whether she can challenge me mentally.

[@wora1111]

Geht mir auch so.

[@HayleyAlexis]

The same for us women with men... You would be surprised how many men... don't have a sense of humor...

[@PatrickSSmith-jy4ou]

@@HayleyAlexis Actually I ain`t. Because men don`t wanna be considered to be silly. Goes against the masculine ego, I guess.

[@aphextwin5712]

A (German-speaking) comedian once quipped that while both men and women list a ‘sense of humour’ as an important attribute they look for in a partner, men understood this to mean that their female partner laughs at their jokes and women saw this as their partner making them laugh. I wonder whether that is just applying gender stereotypes or if their is some truth to this.

[@Burnthefirst]

I remember meeting Americans for the first time and them asking me how I was. I told them... and it was awkward as fuck. Then I found out that they don't want to know how you are, it's just a greeting.

[@Trashloot]

Its so awkward. I had to support a bunch of international teams and the Americans were the weirdest. This whole dance of "how are you" -> "fine and you ?" -> "fine" is so stupid. Nothing important comes from it, it is just a waste of time and i already know what they will say.

[@markhellemans3440]

Understanding a joke in another language is already a challenge. Unless you have very good language skills and know the culture too, it is best not to try to tell a joke. I have been to the USA between 15-20 times on holiday trips, so I have had some exposure to the US culture. Based on that, I would suggest for Americans to avoid geography and history, because the average European will be much better educated on these topics, so don't make a fool of yourself. I am Belgian, not German, but the tips you gave are probably also applicable for most other (West) European countries. We are also mostly annoyed about this elevator chatter (at work I ride the elevator in complete silence almost every day), be silent unless you have really something useful to say.

[@HayleyAlexis]

Yeah I have learned to steer clear from geography and history unless I know 100% that I am correct 😅😂

[@I2345-t9e]

The one thing that I had to struggle the most with during my time in Japan was humor. Until the very end I could not really get on with their humor and was even more frustrated that they could not understand mine. And I even knew certain cultural and linguistic background due to majoring in Japan studies. But humor definitely is a hard one.

[@LifeInMyHead928]

Great information! But I personally grew out of that habit. I don't ever feel the need to impress anybody. Much love.

[@eddatesser4217]

Hallo Alexis, thank you so much for teaching me so much over me, over us Germans. You are absolutely right, as I told you welcome in our country.

[@Cosmic_idea]

Im Danish, and when i was a kid i was a exchange student in Germany, and i got complemented for my German. I was shocked, both because we Danes don't usually complement each other to our face, and i had always been teased for my bad German in Denmark, so i was really shocked. I even think of it sometimes to this day. One of the only things i remember from that time :)

[@zambianyoutuberx]

You really are a good Teacher! Am learning alot from you, you are not in a rush each time you explain something, Thanks for the info!!

[@Moondance90]

I don't really care if anyone speaks German or not. As long as we both speak English it should be fine. That elevator story though... I can definitely relate 😂 I was grocery shopping just a few hours ago and there was this woman that told the cashier all kinds of things like why she needed a certain product, or why she stopped buying another one. Then she turned around, looked at me and told me how she thinks medical gloves are overpriced. The cashier and I just gave each other a look and smiled at each other. This happens a lot. It's a way to show the other person "I'm not weird, I think it's annoying too." 😂 This might seem crazy to other people and I know that it's not uncommon to start random conversations with strangers in some cultures, but growing up in Germany that definitely irritates me.

[@celine-wv2qs]

Yeah I'm studying currently in the USA and when they ask me "where are you from?" I answered hoping I wouldn't need to explain to them where is my country 😂😅 I was surprised how many of them they don't know geography (not all though I know some super smart people)

[@Karikato]

9:20 "only speak, when you have something to say" I agree with this aspect so so much. I think that is one of the most disturbing culture differences when I hear how talkative strangers are in the USA.

[@vennierosehuevia2048]

My ex American bf got mad at me when I keep my mouth shot.😂

[@wolfgangbackes7123]

I really doubt if there is such a thing as the ultimate way to impress a German. So I can only speak for myself, and in combination with about 80 million other answers the picture may become complete. I am impressed when people have a dream and strive hard to achieve it. When they fight for freedom and risk their lives on the streets. When a single mother raises her children and successfully keeps them away from the drugs and crime in the neighborhood. When someone tries to remain human in a barbaric world. And it even impresses me when someone doesn't try to impress others. And last but not least, it also impresses me when people take the risk to leave their homeland, expose themselves to a different language, culture and geography (:-))and effectively run a youtube channel with relevant and interesting content.

[@user3679a]

American: I can speak your language Every European: years of academy training wasted

[@lazyperfectionist1]

I made a brief trip to Germany, and in preparation, studied a German phrasebook beforehand. I already knew the phrases, ,,Danke," and ,,Danke schön." In the course of my brief study, I learned the phrase, ,,Vielen dank," and bore it in mind to express my gratitude every time I received assistance from anyone in Germany. It was my phrase of choice. Do you think I impressed anyone with this?

[@KasiaVoss]

I think that geography is a thing for most Europeans. Germans love to travel and they are known to be one of the most respectful tourists. In exchange they expect people coming to Germany to at least be aware where they are on the map. No offence though, just saying it generally.

[@totallyasmr]

That's very true, Germans get impressed when foreigners know about them, their language, show respect, work and are reliable and really know things in general. May it be geographically or anything else we consider common knowledge, put substance behind what you say! I really like your new video and I am so impressed that you won the fight with your waving hair. And if I wouldn't have a big disgust for people who are know-it-alls, which Germans are also famous for, I would actually paste more comments. Have a good time with your family, two- or eight-legged, dear Hayley. Germany misses you a bit though. :/

[@HayleyAlexis]

I miss Germany even more... I am one spider away from just getting on a raft and paddling to Germany

[@ceftomapothelyamburcsvlafr2734]

I am an INTP and I wanted to look at this because many psychologists had already told me to go to Germany if I cannot find like minded people since my personality type is rare in my real country of origin AND THIS ALL SHOCKED ME, I feel like you are saying HOW TO IMPRESS ME LOL 😂 except for the German language since that is not my language but I always study the country language and all the do’s and don’ts. After this lockdown and it’s 100% confirmed safe already I am ready for Germany.

[@tschaytschay4555]

I am introverted too and I even struggle very much in Germany but when I hear from countries like the USA or for example Turkey etc. I think it is nearly impossible to be an introverted person there. It is so much a part of the culture to be this outgoing person with big family meetings etc..

[@rogerblumenstein1238]

I am always impressed by poeple, who can keep their nerves and their humor in critical conditions.

[@stingrbor2687]

I´m watching all your videos very attentively because I am in love with a German woman. How do German women expect to be proposed? Could you please make a video about this topic? The traditions and expectations behind making a step further. Thank you for helping me out!

[@MyRetroJourney]

I totally get why Mike was so upset with your geography skills, this would bug me as well xD There is a saying that many US citizens wont even find Mexico or Canada on a map and I guess thats partly true...

[@WS3838]

I remember to have read about a poll in the USA asking where Germany is. More than 50% could not give a reasonable answer and said things like "right beside Canada" or something like that.

[@HeritagePianos]

They also don’t know (mostly) where US is. Like Klappskalli.....😆🥴🤩

[@kathyv.6586]

Kinda sure they know where México is.

[@keepinitkawaii]

@@kathyv.6586 right I've never met someone that confused before 😂 some people like to over exaggerate

[@mrjamila88]

Yes! I’ve met people like that. It’s really sad and these kind of people make smart Americans look bad

[@IronCalf]

First rule about elevators: You don't talk in an elevator.

[@orbitalsummer]

second rule: avoid eye contact by any means necessary.

[@nettorak]

Third rule should be: don't fart in an elevator.

[@hamdepaf6686]

@@orbitalsummer you do in the beginning. You walk in, make eye contact and nod.

[@janheinbokel3969]

Hayley, you knocked me Off the ground from first sight by Just being who you are

[@pseudopsychonym]

Always impresses me if someone from a foraign country speaks german with no accent.

[@UltimateVegetto]

Okay like, genuine question: What about german weather made you think that this was southern europe? :'D

[@HayleyAlexis]

.......LMFAO. It had nothing to do with the weather... It just had to do with my lack of knowledge. Once I got to Germany... (January) I realized that it WAS NOT southern :p

[@alinac5512]

Rofl, thank you gor that! 😂

[@karstenvoigt7280]

Well, to me, it´s usually not the clothes, that reveal someone to be from the U.S. (except - of course - the basecaps) but the overly expressive mimic and gesture and the loudness. And not neccessarily in a negative way, for it´s quite entertaining, but only in certain doses. ;) I´d say, your list is very accurate. Most points are things, Germans expect from other Germans and value very high, when non-Germans do it. An additional point is efficiency vs. effort. While most Americans seem to value effort, Germans prefer the exact opposite: Finding ways to get the result witht as little effort as possible. But beware: That doesn´t mean just half hearted surface work (like it´s called "the American way" in a Simpsons-episode). The quality standards should remain high. It´s not primarly about laziness (as it may appear to Americans), but about good planning. And planning is a very relevant point. Although we usually are impressed by the U.S.-improvizing talent and envy you for it, we usually see it as too risky and unpredictable to realistically think, we could do it ourselves. You are the McGyvers of the world. We´re rather the Hannibal Smiths: "We love it, when a plan comes together.". What leads to my last addition: Being late because of an overcrowded calender or a constantly ringing cellphone may - in some parts of the world - let a person appear "important". Not here. Here it just means, that that person is unorganied.

[@eagle1de227]

first things first: as ever you look great! Topic was on Point. That'll help many people out there ! Thank you.

[@kerstineisenhut8151]

I am pretty sure there aren't many sharks around Mallorca. 🤣

[@jessicaely2521]

I have to agree with the whole geography thing. I knew where European countries that weren't part of the USSR was, but the countries that were part of USSR I had no clue where they were. Asia and Africa I really don't have a clue where things are. I learned geography before the Soviet Union collapsed (yes I'm that old), and I didn't learn about the world again. This was before everyone had a computer or internet in their home. My teacher would say that's USSR and that's it. When I took my first German course we had a lot of people from Russia (I did know where Russia was), Belarus, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Armenia, etc. Yeah I got schooled on where the countries were.

[@manub.3847]

Especially with the former Eastern Bloc countries, you were happy if you knew roughly where some well-known cities are located.Thanks to Google maps, you now have the option without an extra magnifying glass,to follow some travel routes and to quickly check in which corner of the world your new book is currently playing or which area was actually reported in the news.

[@PropperNaughtyGeezer]

Eine plausible Ausrede für das Zuspätkommen: "Ich wurde aufgehalten." Wodurch geht niemanden etwas an.

[@jeem8760]

Hi fellow star wars fan! Learning a lot from this video

[@ikw6262]

Must say, I´m deeply impressed about you and what you say. Some exxegaration, some filling sentences, some useless knowledge would be "allowed", no doubt. Someone who knows all these "rules" as perfect as you, can do anything. If you just think about how you would find yourself (look in a mirror) while listening to yourself ..? And please notice, not all germans are the same. Some of us are easy to impress. Is that what you want? Do you find a person interesting, that believes all what you say, laugh about all your "funny" jokes" and so on..? Good job Haylay! keep going

[@Commentorist]

Sehr gut Hayley,dem kann man nix hinzufügen!

[@marek7641]

This is so awesome! I am amazed every time how you are "figuring out" all the Central European behaviours. All are always on point. I'm a Pole living in Canada, so I feel like the German from your stories that lives in USA. I notice same things except im the cold and rude one :D

[@vh6289]

I mean, even the topic of this video is so American :D Like why in the world would I even try to impress someone? As a non-German person living in Germany for about 8 years, I've always tried to be respectful and not to be annoying to others (and I guess this mindset can be used for living everywhere, not only in Germany), and have generally just tried to live a happy life while not making others unhappy xd But not for a moment have I ever thought that I needed to impress someone... Like just why in the hell would I?

[@AG-jd8me]

07:50 wow, you're really positive and understanding. I hate that behavior and have really little understanding for it.

[@torsten.breswald]

lol, can you do a whole video in the style of that "oh the weather is so nice" fake acting (or whatever you might call it)? that cracked me up

[@HayleyAlexis]

and use Mike as my victim. I wish I could record Mike when we are out grocery shopping and the cashier tries to speak to him about... "nothing". He just walks away

[@HayleyAlexis]

You seem upset....I would recommend drinking a tea... It will help your nerves

[@n.w.4917]

@C J Why so upset? Both - U.S. and Germany - do have their idiots. Just as any other country in the world

[@tullio0]

@C J yeah yeah. Evil German rudeness, yadda yadda. Sometimes walking away is the better way to avoid unpleasantness. I'm more the unpleasant type - folks that try to "text me down" get a sequence of noncommital, short "yes", combined with the thinnest of smiles and a slight hint of irony, just barely enough to satisfy basic requirements of formal politeness. That doesn't make anyone happier either.

[@tullio0]

@C J LOL. Drink different tea. If you brew it short, you only get the coffeine and similar substances - it makes you nervous and alert. If you brew it longer you also get the soothing bitter substances :-) You clearly need some pacification :-)

[@semir9112]

The first one is only for people from the west. If you're a Pole, Russian, Croatian, Romanian, Arab, Turkish etc. knowing German is expected.

[@LS-Moto]

Except German Omas. Can't impress them 😂

[@HayleyAlexis]

German in-laws.... ARGGGHHHH

[@thomasgoetz8723]

Of course you can impress German omas. Just bake some Gugelhupf, or Dampfnudel. Or cook a decent Sauerbraten. And dependend in which part of Germany you live in, e.g. in Stuttgart you have to do your Kehrwoche each weekend.

[@3n3rgy90]

@@thomasgoetz8723 true. Or have a beautiful garden

[@christianhosang2567]

@@HayleyAlexis Funny stories incoming...? xD

[@opal177]

I am German (m). I can only speak for myself and the male friends I have, obviously. At first looks, taking the picture from above, Hayley is highly attractive to us. Her sportive- elegant way of dressing herself is a first eye catcher. Nothing over done. The same applies to face make up. We see it as most beautiful if you scarcely notice it. A little bit of touch up here and there, maybe. A no go for us are overly long claws ( sorry ) as finger nails. Again, Hayley´s fingers as our beauty standard. ( Yes, I know that she is taken XD ). Hayley already mentioned general knowledge as a very important point. Some geography, history of the world. Some knowledge about technology, also at least to know how our solar system is set up. There is nothing more embarrassing than when a friend tells you : " Your new acquaintance was beautiful until she opened her mouth and said something. " It also includes using foul language, that really turns down. ( F.. words and the sort ). When it comes to making acquaintances, there is some difference in geographic location. It is generally said that we in the northern part of Germany are a bit cooler. There is this joke about Ostfriesland, the coastal region in the Northwest of Germany : 2 friends meet at 04:00 AM to go fishing. After an hour of sitting and waiting, one of them says : " Ja, ja " An hour later, the other responds, slightly annoyed, with : " You old chatterbox ! ". I don´t know about Bavaria, but it is noticeable that in the Cologne / Düsseldorf region people are a bit more open. On the other hand, it is said that contacts are more superficial in the Cologne area, whereas once you make friends in the North, it is more solid, reliable. As to jokes, there seems to be quite a difference to the USA. But then, every culture has it´s own sense of humour. The typical British humour also stands out, and is well taken in Germany. What is absolutely not acceptable in Germany is playing with food. Like when a cake is thrown into somebody´s face. I have never witnessed a German laugh at the sight, it rather makes us cringe.

[@Minime669]

Well , I had a German boyfriend and every time we talked about history politics or philosophy he felt so insecure that every time he has to answer question or telling his opinion he looked me in the eyes waiting for my approval And I don’t know why He was a smart guy

[@shahlabadel8628]

thank you . what a useful video!!

[@HayleyAlexis]

Thanks for watching

[@r.k.3013]

Die Punkte kann ich alle unterschreiben. Man merkt das Du dich (zwangsweise) mit der Thematik beschäftigen musstest. Good video with a correct analysis.

[@MBrieger]

My ex-Wife (American) could never get used to our German honesty. They don't have any safe guards in their culture if you tell the truth without sugar coding. That's when they feel offended for no other reason, but being given the facts.

[@robertzander9723]

Hello Hayley, thanks for your service. Be honest and if you don't like something just say it, nothing is more annoying if do some plans or try to organise something and nobody likes it. Try to learn the German language, German guys like it if they can help you a little bit, can explain and describe something. And we really like it if you have something to say, about you, your job, your traveling, things you like and have an opinion about something. I don't like to talk to a wall. Please stay safe and take care!!

[@HayleyAlexis]

I do agree with the job, traveling, and interests point. I have never met people so interested in your stories as I have Germans :D It is very sweet!!

[@WeCaredALot]

"Point to Germany on the map....that's Portugal" Lmaoooo!

[@BilalKhalid246]

Hayley please do a video of you and mike doing a bunch of internet challenges :)

[@HayleyAlexis]

I will try this week :)

[@GuentherBN]

I really can connect to the geography thing. My wife is from Singapore and if we talk about Europe and how the countries are situated to each other this can drive me crazy. I can point to Malaysia, Indonesia, Phillipines, Thailand etc. on a map without names. Maybe it is because of school and for sure the evening news which I can't think of without maps.

[@remokelm1838]

I watched many of your videos with you speaking english obviously but now I randomly stumbled over an interview you gave "Ballerman Radio". You may remember that this interview was completely in german and besides the fact that you obviously picked up the language really fast (hats off to you) I found it sooo cute that you said "and then" WHILE SPEAKING GERMAN all the time. 😂 That is so adorable. That one aside... keep up the good work with your videos. I will keep watching them. Note to myself - *why am I as a german even watching an american girl speaking about germany?*- 🤔😉

[@dcbsmt]

Hahaha ... geography should definitely be at the top of the list. The humour thing always annoys me. Everyone always saying that Germans have no sense of humour. We definitely do. It just may not always be compatible with other peoples'. Also, so much in humour depends on language and culture. I love American and British and Irish stand-up but that's because my English is at a level where I can get most (pop) cultural references and plays on words and all that stuff.

[@rogerblumenstein1238]

One stereotype is, germans are too arrogant. So, here an arrogant statement: German humor is too smart for the most people.

[@generalsaufenberg4931]

i saw at jimmy kimmel, that a few americans can`t even find the usa 🤣, let alone other countries ^^

[@spaganya]

These are just good tips, period. Lol I wish more people took these to heart in general. 😜😂

[@efraim31]

How to surprise a German (I say this to a few folks here in the US, not sure if ever anyone did say it): Have an American say 'Moin, Moin' to a German... :-) (And, for the record, it means 'Good Day' and has nothing to do with morning, you can say it at 11pm!) (And, yes, I said it when I lived in Munich for 18 months, at every Bäckerei and what not, they all thought 'Saupreuss!' I bet.)

[@TheKobiDror]

I feel caught 😬 but you're right.

[@LookAwaaay]

Any honest attempt to learn our language that is not one of the easiest will definitely impress us, no matter the social group you interact with. Language skills are crucial if you want to understand how people tick. There is this cliché that Germans have no sense of humour, but it's only that most word-puns are just untranslatable. ("Egal wie jung du bist - Jesus Freunde waren Jünger." ... )

[@namewarvergeben]

Egal wie gut du fährst: Züge fahren Güter.

[@LookAwaaay]

@@namewarvergeben Haha, den kannte ich noch nicht :D

[@craftly_Bixie]

Da gibt es auch ein englisches Wortspiel in der Richtung: "No matter how kind you are, German children will always be Kinder."

[@LookAwaaay]

@@craftly_Bixie Das kenn ich - ist auch ganz wunderbar :D

[@madhuryagirish3201]

Love from India 🇮🇳

[@d.7819]

good video. thank you for sharing.

[@KsBadass88]

I might be American, but I have two grandparents that came all the way from Germany. My Ancestry DNA results say all European.

[@karolinakubik2383]

Wow

[@danielolson5378]

Two years ago my friend and myself were in London for a week. One evening we visited a German pub and i heard that the vaitress were speaking with a German accent. Then i couldn't resist talking to her in German! She lit up like a sun and i guess it made her day! Some random dude begins to talk to her in her native language! Maybe it was even "bigger" since it was a non German guy.

[@cannedbread3829]

hey hayley! i have a video suggestion. you should make a video talking about what kind of music is popular in germany because i’m curious. all i know is that i think rammstein (my favorite band and one of my reasons for learning german) is kind of mainstream over there. haha

[@MrApokalipse666]

I as a german would say that rammstein is only quite popular in some parts of east germany as far as I know and even more popular in russia.

[@Vesalius4us]

This is good and sincere advice

[@Jojo.Rose_CountryGirl13]

ok maybe my question sounds funny to you….. but *how can I left a permanent impression **_in a good way_** in the heart of an American?* I'll try to tell you my story why I have ask you this: once upon a time I met a man named Freddy. Freddy was a singer at the US Army Europe Band. He is brilliant in what he is doing! He's a great singer. I had the honor, to meet him after the show and I was so exited, that I asked him if we could take a picture. He seamed happy about it too and wanted also takin' a picture of us. around two weeks after this, a friend of mine told me that Freddy shared his picture of us in Facebook and told our story. So I thought, I'd have a new friend and I was happy about it. at first me and Freddy became friends on Insta & FB. but some day he turned his back on me - out of the blue….. :'( I mean, I know that Americans can be sometimes friendly, without a deeper meaning behind it. but after Freddy shared our Story, I really thought, we would be friends. but for him it had no deeper meaning, as I could see. *PLEASE DON'T GET ME WRONG* but for me as a German, it's sometimes hard to see, what is just the "small-talk kindness" and when is an American really impressed.

[@chrisroland8346]

Hayley looks like Jennifer Lopez but just s younger refreshing version .sister your aura and energy is charming and relaxing .I see peace

[@Wulfilasify1]

I really love your channel, Hayley. Balm for the soul. Greetings from Munich!

[@HayleyAlexis]

Thank you so much!!! I am trying to be a positive person over here in Florida but it is hard :) Have a wonderful day

[@conradsabine3704]

I tried two times to put down a long essay to answer your question. But it gives no new side to what you have already said in your video or what hast been already added in the comments. So, yes: Don't tell anything unless it ist worth telling. That is indeed a thing I appreciate. 😊 And I like your videos. They are reflective, "unaufgeregt" and "humorvoll". It is pleasant and informative to listen to you.

[@danielsenior62]

Hey, I noticed the Stormtrooper helmet . Love it to see it in your room. Have a nice day

[@EngelinZivilBO]

Impress a German? Simple! Speak German without a hard accent, and you'll blow up our minds

[@HayleyAlexis]

Always... EVERY single time. Knowing slang words is also impressionable...

[@bermudarailway]

Lancaster normally works .

[@eckligt]

I've noticed you have started talking about living in Germany in the past tense. Are you considering not going back?

[@HayleyAlexis]

I'll be going back to Germany for "good" hopefully this year. I use past tense because I am technically speaking about my "past" experiences :)

[@eckligt]

@@HayleyAlexis Thanks for clearing that up!

[@nomaam9077]

Bring Toilettenpapier mit wenn du zurückkommst. 😅

[@ifyudeozo1827]

Ooops I was holding my self from laughing you the vibes💯 I love you already lol tfs

[@matthewmarston5149]

Hallo, Was geht? Klein frage, Dankeschön Ehren dir, Eurika!!🍻 Antworten:Bierkrug= Beer mug and Maßkrug=1litre mugs.....awesome knowledgeable things on Google and Google Translater, Thank you,Hayley Alexas. A fan .

[@va.1943]

the Portugal thing made me actually laugh out loud 😄😄😄