Reacting to YOUR assumptions about me! | Feli from Germany

[@chrishutchison5031]

You have a great reach. My wife and I love your videos, we are in our 50's. Recently I showed some of your work to my dad. Now my mom and dad watch you, they are in their 70's. Keep up the good work.

[@FelifromGermany]

Awee tell your parents thank you! :) Glad you all enjoy my videos

[@A3aan1959]

I'am from the Netherlands and also a big fan. I am 62, so age doesn't matter. And "wherever i'am from" apparently isn't a issue to. Keep up the good work, I love your video's

[@Nurse_Xochitl]

@@FelifromGermany greetings from a mexican girl in america 😅🤣🙃

[@scarharting5577]

@@FelifromGermany No "e" in Awwww....

[@paulchirone2336]

@@FelifromGermany I

[@wolfgangtucker7905]

I was born in Germany, came to America in the late 50’s. Interesting to listen on your take on living in America. I live in Ohio now, went to Jungle Jim’s just because of your video. Keep up the good work.

[@karenstafford6456]

Feli, you are absolutely adorable. My impression of you is that you are very clever and ingenious ideas as an entrepreneur on KZbin. I love your overall vision for your channel. Great job! I lived and studied in Germany and loved it. I am amazed how well you have adjusted and settled in comfortably. Best wishes to you.

[@roberttradd1224]

As an American in my 60s i just think your a wonderful young lady who is very intelligent and a great representative of both Germany and your generation. May you have a great future

[@valerietaylor9615]

I couldn't have put it better myself, and I'm in my sixties.

[@JimDorman]

I think your answers about being sociable and why you do this, define your appeal for me. You are very different from the average you tube or social media personality. You are a real person with thoughtful opinions and feelings.

[@hiddenname9809]

Same with me, when you travel often to other countries, you are not bothered with differences anymore. You kinda appreciate what each place has to offer.

[@California92122]

I can relate to the intro/extrovert mix. I'm the same. The "wrong" people wear me out, whereas the "right" people inspire me. You're a brave girl for putting yourself in front of the camera, and you're doing such a nice job! Keep up the wonderful content!

[@krissolson7043]

You're so adorable and your content is great. The U.S. is better with you here.

[@claudefazio]

Felicia, I lived in 3 different countries (including your native country) and when I travel between them (I'm currently residing in the US, but planning to move back to Europe next year) I have the opposite reaction to yours: the cultural differences become ever starker over time. My take is that there is no perfect country -- every country has its positive and its negative, side, but those depend in large part of your own preferences. What one individual might find unbearable in a given country another might find it a minor nuisance. Just to cite an example, you've stated in another video that you find it very easy to make friends in the US in contrast to Germany. I agree with that assessment, but I prefer Germany in that regard, where it's much harder to make friends but the friends you make, unlike nearly all the friends you make in the US, are for life. It's been many years since I lived in Germany but I still keep in touch with most of my German friends; by contrast most of the friends I made in the US have disappeared from my life. I enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the good work. Schöne Grüße aus Kalifornien!

[@Winona493]

You can hear this phenomenom very often.

[@Aku-mia]

Ah yes. California. My beloved home land (specifically SF bay area). Not exactly sure what the reason is, but it seems many people really don't keep in touch and can disappear from each others' lives even if they were quite close. Perhaps it's not really in human nature on average to put in a lot of time and energy to keeping connections going that are outside of everyday life. Kinda makes me sad, cuz there's a lot of awesome relationships, friendships and good connections that have just disappeared since we don't live together, work at the same job or have the same hobby or whatever. I myself tend to try to keep in touch with people, but usually let it go if I'm the only one putting in the effort. However, I have also noticed this phenomenon in finland and here in german (I've spent a number of years in all 3 countries). 🐆🦊

[@blackroserevolution3989]

When Germans say that it’s easier to make friends in the US I feel really sad for them tbh cause I’m just like “I hope that you realize how much your friends actually don’t care about you…..” I guess some people don’t mind as long as they have company but it’s still sad

[@lance4155]

Hello, HelloFresh. Give this girl bonus pay. That was low key a smooth, charismatic segue into the sponsor message. Actually made me listen to it. And normally that’s where I double tap like mad to keep skipping 10 sec at a time. :)

[@markymarknj]

I liked her delivery for Hello Fresh! I might even try 'em out... :)

[@incubusfan182002]

I absolutely love when my favorite KZbinrs do these kinds of things! Getting insights into what makes you you makes the whole platform feel more interconnected. Thanks, Felicia, for being you, being awesome, and making great content! 😁🇩🇪

[@paulpopielski5261]

I am 77 and I enjoy your chatting about so many things. I think you will be a good person and a success in what ever you do. I only see one problem but your young age is a fact of life that will change as you age. You will be a fine wine with you open mind.

[@kokomo9764]

I understand how the culture shocks diminish when you live in 2 different countries. I live 6 months out of the year in Ukraine and 6 months in the US. Of course the cultures are completely different. It is what it is and I no longer struggle with the differences. Oh, I am American.

[@ContesHistoireEtLegendes]

I spent 3 months in Germany when I was 15 and when I came back to France I remember noticing how French people were so annoying and all. But now that I live in Strasbourg, I basically cross the border between France and Germany everyday or every two days, the only thing that I think that is different is the crosswalks : in France no one cares and cross just when there are no cars while in Germany, everyon waits for the little guy to be green. And instinctly I realize that I actually cross when it's red in France, but wait till it's green when I'm in Germany :D

[@Technologics137]

Hey greetings from Kehl 😜

[@ContesHistoireEtLegendes]

@@Technologics137 oh hallo ! Ich mag Kehl :) Viele Luete sagen dass es keine schöne Stadt ist, aber die Stadtzentrum ist auf jeden Fall sehr schön :))

[@brodypenn]

Sounds like New York City lol. It’s complete chaos there

[@ContesHistoireEtLegendes]

@@goeast12 yeah, and I think Alsace has a very rich history due to the fact that it has been French and German depending on the period of history

[@stephenharper3281]

True. They even wait in the early morning hours when the bars close and it is cold outside. Crazy. No traffic and they stand and wait for the walk signal to change. I had to leave them and cross on the red. I guess I am not in order

[@JillianDaigle]

I go to Cape Town, South Africa and stay there for some months visiting my long distance boyfriend and the first time I came home (USA) everything was soooo weird but after a few times it became so normal for each place to be different and understanding what I love from both places! 💘💘 my hearts in two places

[@ansv3340]

Long distance relation ships never work , find someone local )) like me for example))

[@brodypenn]

@@ansv3340 I’m going to ask you to log off now

[@Spielername]

I live in Berlin (Germany) and whenever I come back to Munich (Germany) I have a cultureshock as well. People in Munich are constantly overdressed and the City of Munich is so small compared to Berlin. I lived like 15 years in Munich and I thought of it as an normal german City but it's actually anything then normal. Even the police presence is much higher then in any northern german city I know. It's kinda a police state. Don't understand me wrong I live Munich and it have formed part of my personality but it's interesting how the culture shock even kicks in when you travel from city to city inside the same country. So yeah, I understand how people can have a cultureshock, especially if ther travel from one continent to another...✌️😉👍

[@princesspearlthumb]

Regarding forgetting words in your native language: That happens to me regularly, and I do not consider myself bilingual/multilingual at all, just enjoy studying languages. I am often searching desperately for a word in English (my native language) and cannot think of them when needed. So, definitely don’t feel badly about that happening to you! It’s frustrating when it happens, but I think it’s simply part of being human. We cannot be ON all the time. We are not PERFEKT.

[@guidofietz]

Das mit dem "Swichen

[@guidofietz]

zwischen 2 Sprachen hat mich an meine Mutter erinnert: die war nach dem Krieg Witwe mit 2 Kindern und hat ab Ende der 40er / Anfang der 50er in einem britischen Büro gearbeitet, als einzige Deutsche, also den ganzen Tag Englisch geredet. Wenn sie dann nach der Arbeit noch eingekauft hat ist es ihr passiert, dass es ihr auf englisch rausgerutscht ist - was sie spätestens an der Reaktion der Verkäufer*innen bemerkt hat und am liebsten im Boden versunken wäre! Sie hat dann versucht meine Schwester und mich bilingual zu erziehen - Mittwoch war zuhause unser Englischtag - ich habe keinen Tag so wenig geredet wie Mittwochs. Obwohl ich damals ganz gut Englisch konnte - kein Wunder - bevor ich in die Schule kam, war "unser" Haus das einzige deutsche in der Straße, alle anderen britisch, aber auch belgisch, canadisch und was es alles gab, selbst Russen, aber die nicht in unserer Straße.

[@Aku-mia]

Haha, same. I don't consider myself fully fluent in more than just english (my native language), but living in different countries and trying to learn different languages for practical reasons and for fun, I even sometime am trying to think of a word in one language and end up thinking of the word in 3 other languages first. 😅

[@usafvet6766]

I think you are a wonderful woman. And you make America a whole lot better. Thank You. 🌹👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@hermunkulus]

Were?

[@12tbld]

@@hermunkulus I'm asking myself the same question 😭😂🤣

[@lawrenceedger292]

Feli: Thank you so much for making such a personal video. I truly enjoyed it and I feel I’ve gotten to know so much more about you. And yes - please make another video like this sometime in the future. Middle Georgia greetings from a retired guy who loves your channel!

[@YahikoLey89]

I came to the US with my family about 13 years and went back home for the first time 5yrs ago. While I love the US (I served in the Air Force for almost 3yrs before being medically discharged) Japan still has many things that I prefer over what we have in the US. While the case is the same the other way around, the quality and type of differences are what makes it for me. I don't mind Mexican food, American BBQ, etc., but to me there is no substitute for Japanese food. Ask any Japanese you meet, but we always will tell you things like "Wow!! This TAKOYAKI is ALMOST like the taste of Japan!" but never quite "This has the taste of Japan!" because there are always subtle differences that take away from the authenticity. But anyway, I went back for the first time in a long time and, I felt out of place the first couple days because I became used to many American cultural mannerisms, etc., so it took a little bit for me to readjust. But, as I've been traveling more frequently the reverse culture shock has all but disappeared just about. The only other thing would be that the sun rises a lot sooner than in the US.

[@thatguy-jl4ni]

I work with a Mexican that lived here for 30 years and his accent was so thick one could barely understand him. Your doing beautifully.

[@AdZS848]

"You never know how life works" definitely true. I ended up living in Germany, a country I grew up next to, but never imagined living in.

[@Beery1962]

This is definitely true. I came to the US over 30 years ago, but I came to hate US foreign policy to the point that I wish I had never moved here. Now I’m trapped here financially. The moral of the story - always keep your options open.

[@stephentyler4352]

Hi Feli !! I think your authenticity is highly relatable and attractive. It is quite easy to see that you are putting in the time and effort into your own self improvement. I wish you all the best in all of your future endeavours, wherever your travels land you. You are leaving your mark on so many of us. ❤️ Best Regards 🍺

[@donboehner6005]

It's kinda funny. I don't remember how long I've been watching your channel Feli. It seems like I've always known you haha. I'm in my 70's and lived in Germany for only one year while I was in the USAF. I can relate to a lot of what you discuss about cultural differences. I loved Germany and even some of the rude customer service I got at the "Train Station!" I love how you present yourself and all the work you put into your videos. This video presented no surprises to me because you have mostly discussed the topics over time. But, if you are not, I think you would make a perfect spy! That smile would open doors anywhere.

[@marlsberlin7716]

I am like you. I'm only half-German though (my beloved father), and I have inherited absolutely nothing of my Spanish side. That made me a kind of pariah in the family after my dad died. They just left me behind and never looked back, c'est la vie. But I'm proud of my German heritage and especially of being half Bavarian. Father was born in Augsburg and then grew up in München. I love your vids btw!

[@pendragon2012]

Worth staying up late for! :-) Hope you feel better soon! Thanks for the video!

[@johnnguyen1250]

I am very impressed and applaud how articulate you are and comfortable in front of the camera. As someone who doesn't prefer to acclimate to new circumstances, your coming to the US, staying and making your own way is commendable and inspiring. You're a great ambassador for Germany.

[@dwightyoung8878]

You might be surprised that you have something in common with the Swedish group ABBA. They preferred making music in their studio & did not like touring.

[@neilfisher7999]

My impression of you are: you are very intelligent. I think it takes great brain power to be fluent in more than one language. You are very personable, likable unless someone is rude to you or trying to push their opinions on you. You're very concerned about others and the environment. You have disdain for violence. You enjoy your privacy, but you enjoy socializing with like minded people. Those are my impressions. What do think? I enjoy watching and learning about Germany, where my family came from in the 1800's.

[@MrCr00wn]

"it takes great brain power to be fluent in more than one language" not true but rest is pretty right :)

[@Kim-J312]

I think it was pretty easy to learn French as an English speaker. I took 5yrs in HS and then in college, unfortunately that was 30yrs ago and never spoke French outside the classroom. I've lost most of French I learned . Even if 30yrs ago when I was proficient, I'm not sure if I could work a job in France and be employed in another language other than English. So I'm digging for my French books📚 to re-treach myself French. I spent 5yrs and very sad I can't really speak French any longer after committing so much time to it. Spanish or Polish would have been more common in US as 2nd language.

[@jasonpendergraft4511]

Great video Feli! I think that your personal insight videos are amongst your best ones. 😁

[@jeromemckenna7102]

I agree with you about beer. Beer isn't a boutique product, it is a mass product that is brewed quickly. Standard beer well made is the best beer.

[@jeromemckenna7102]

I get annoyed at some craft beer ideas, just because you can add things to what you brew doesn't mean it is a good idea.

[@DDiskin69]

I love your videos very much, but this one was very special. Thank you for sharing so much about yourself. I fell in love with Germany when I took German as a freshman in high school. I have always want to go to Munich. To hear you talk about it just makes my desire to travel there grow greater

[@krazikofiman]

Forgetting a word is not age related. As a child I would have trouble remembering a simple word and then when I remembered it thought why couldn't i remember that? Decades later it still happens and usually I just don't think too hard about it knowing I'll get it later.

[@bbranett2188]

I met a lady who was from Mannheim who was dreading going home because she hated the dark attitude that her country people had. She loved the warmth of the Midwestern people

[@circuitsandcigars1278]

I had a gf from Karlsruhe and her family tended to be standoffish until they got a 6 pack of American beer in them and all hell broke loose lol. We spent one night eating pizza, hot sauces that went from mild to surface of the sun

[@DerTolleIgel]

Makes sense when you are from Mannheim :D

[@sophieblabla4888]

@@DerTolleIgel absolutely 😂

[@jayscheer5529]

Always great spending time listening to you! Was fun learning more about you. Have learned alot with following you. Such positive energy.

[@MrJonathanSmith]

You might have to do Star Wars reaction videos now haha, it's crazy to me when I hear people haven't seen all those movies. I would also think you'd like the real world historical influences on the storyline . This was an interesting video by the way, love all your videos but always cool when something a little different is tried.

[@brianrobertson1211]

Hi Felicia. I don't have any assumptions about you. It's great learning new things from you.You are adorably upbeat.

[@Venomized9]

Gosh I really do want to go back and visit Germany I miss it I used to speak German fluently but forgot it when I moved back to the US but my junior and senior year of highschool I took German which actually brought some memories back and some words it was great but I still want to be able to speak German again.

[@joanbean9572]

Always look forward to your videos. When I visited Germany, I loved it and wish I could explore more of the country at another time. Your eye makeup is pretty. I enjoyed getting to know you better personally with today’s content.

[@solooverland3666]

Since you ask: when in the US, I feel European. When in Europe, I feel American. Home is the US, most definitely! Can’t stand peanut butter, don’t care at all about sports, no video/computer games, but I like pineapple+ham pizza 👍🏼

[@dennyr6048]

I have to chuckle at the irony of "buymeacoffee." You just said you do not like coffee in any form. LOL

[@robertdragoff6909]

You’re an amazing woman! Don’t stop doing what you’re doing. I guess living in 2 countries at the same time could be confusing….. Just wondering, when you dream and can remember what happened in the dream, is it in German or English? As I said, I’m just wondering…. Hope you enjoyed your trip home.

[@nomorevids0]

Sth is sketchy.....

[@insomnia.mp422]

ik you asked her but since she hasn’t answered yet i’ll give you my answer. i’m german and ive lived in singapore for 4,5 years now and here the official language is english as well. and when i wake up and remember my dream the language i dreamt in usually depends what i did the day before. if i went to school and only talked to my german friends, i dreamt in german. if it was weekend or summer break or smth and i had a full day at my job, i dreamt in english. what i also notice a lot i that o start thinking in english as well. i hope my answer could help you

[@robertdragoff6909]

@@insomnia.mp422 okay, understood

[@doomguy8324]

Pizza with pineapple is amazing... ignore the haters. We stick together...

[@aldozilli1293]

Who said you dream in a language?

[@darrellhornick7764]

Your accent or lack there of is amazing. So clear, so perfect whether you're speaking German or English. You would never know you are either one depending and where you are at the time.

[@Rufio_Cristiforus_Tucarus]

Always good to see you upload, Feli. You're a fantastic person and a great KZbin creator, so don't let anything negative hinder you and keep going.

[@jessgladney]

After living in Germany for nine months, we visited the US. HUGE reverse culture shock with the way the two countries handle COVID (specifically, we visited Florida and Minnesota).

[@yukihirasouma4691]

It depends what state you live in. States like Florida and Texas are open. Not really sure when it comes to California and New York.

[@lockbars5456]

Possible idea. I would be curious to know about some US history events that you had not heard about before coming here and/or events that you maybe thought you knew about and learned something different.

[@bbranett2188]

My son is available. Good job, college graduate, tall, speaks German.

[@Petar_Savic]

She's so sweet. Her name actually means "the lucky one". But in Latin language.

[@Petar_Savic]

In Latin: Felix = the lucky one (man) Felicia = the lucky one (woman)

[@larsmetersen5172]

@@Petar_Savic sretan je onaj ko je osvoji 😅

[@valerietaylor9615]

She already has a boyfriend. He's American, and his name is Ben.

[@condor7964]

Whoever said you hate Oktoberfest is probably relieved that these are anonymous, oh the pain and anger in your eyes, lol. Certainly can't blame you either, lol.

[@billstarr7224]

First, you are extremely attractive. Second, I'm surprised that you do not have a German accent. I have a friend named Karin born and raised in Germany in the late 30's who came to America in the late 50's. Her accent is still very predominate and sometimes difficult to understand. She lived through the Berlin Airlift.

[@michaelcaywood6070]

I always think that you’re a great person.

[@Rufio_Cristiforus_Tucarus]

That's because she is. Probably one of the best.

[@baxtercol]

That is the kind of assumption we should all make about each other, especially in today's fractured divided world. Thank you Felicia for being open to differences and for sharing your native Germany in all its aspects with us. Let's assume we're all capable of being kind.

[@benitodee3274]

Also, when you bashfully admitted to liking pineapple on pizza, that was adorable.

[@Beery1962]

I'm from Sheffield, England, living in Maryland. I got BIG culture shock coming from the UK to the US the first time. But after that, nothing. Never had reverse culture shock. I guess I get used to new places very quickly and I don't forget how places are.

[@KenCostlow]

Owl or Blade?

[@Beery1962]

@@KenCostlow Well, my family are traditionally Owls fans, but to be honest, I can’t say I’m much of a sports fan.

[@KenCostlow]

@@Beery1962 Nowt wrong with that. What I find humourous is that there are people who will see this and wonder what on Earth we're talking about.

[@al1665]

BIG culture shock in Maryland? LOL, you sound like you moved to Nepal. When I think of Sheffield, I think of steel plants and Def Leppard, not exactly like the Northeastern United States, but not unlike it either.

[@edwardsmith-rowland2852]

I had pretty big culture shock coming from Oklahoma to Maryland.

[@raystaar]

Thanks for your videos. I get the feeling while watching, that I'm getting to know a new friend. I hope, if and when you do return to Germany, that you'll keep us updated on your life and times. You strike me as an exceptionally sweet, interesting and bright person. Thanks again and all the best.

[@danielmoore1232]

It's nice to know I'm not the only person in the world who isn't into video games. Hearing you describe Oktoberfest makes me want to go there SOOOO bad!!! And it's funny that fans can buy you a coffee but you don't like coffee. 🤣

[@Souly1310]

I would not go to the Oktoberfest. It is very very expensive (15€ and more for a Maß), just drunk aggressive people and there is nothing more then...yea...tents and some rollercoasters...it is not as special as its reputation

[@Mayagick]

Yeah invent buymeatea/bagel/whatsoever. @timo I think you miss the point, of course beer and Hendl/broiler prices are too high. It's the atmosphere, the smells, the sounds and you can't beat the feeling. Regardless if it's bigger abroad. Munich is the original and you can tell by the way she paused in her answer. So telling.

[@Glicksman1]

When I have been living abroad for awhile I'm glad to go home (New York). However, once home, I can't wait to go abroad again. I love the different little and sometime big things about other countries and people. My favourite places are everywhere in the UK, Ireland, Denmark, Holland and Bavaria. BTW, I have seen few people as comfortable before a camera as you are. I feel as if you're talking just to me and I love it. Apropos to this particular episode of Feli, I was in my early 20s in 1967 and was part of what has been unfortunately called the "hippie" thing (it really was the counterculture thing). I've watched many of your episodes and love them. From them and this very personal one, I get the distinct sense that you would have been very comfortable to have been a participant in our thing in those days. Whether this is true or not, this is a very high compliment from me.

[@nunyabidniz2868]

My only assumptions are you're hella cute & I love your positive energy... Love the insights into my own country you're sharing. Keep it up!

[@strampy75]

I’m Italian and Even though I‘ve been living in Germany for 20 years it still hurts me personally to see Pizza with pineapple. I guess I get the same kind of reaction Felicia would have if she were told that the Oktober fest in Munich is just like any other Oktoberfest in the world.

[@johnpearce9891]

You can blame Canada for the pineapple thing

[@bojo88]

Lol yes! pineapple on pizza is like having your dinner and your desert served up together! It's just wrong! (I am actually a lone voice in this among just about everyone I know!) 😂

[@jasonmeador7861]

You are amazing at promoting products! They are lucky to have you!

[@AnthonyRobinsonbluecanary]

Felicia, I think you're the greatest! Keep going.

[@Metsa25]

Humor can reveal people's perception of others, whether justified or not. And sometimes a joke is just a joke. :) So here's a joke. A joke my niece's German husband hates. So of course I tell it all the time. So this German guy decides to take a road trip to France. He gets to the border and the French customs agent asks him some questions. Customs agent: "Name?" German guy: "Freidrich Merkel." Customs agent: "Destination?" German guy: "Paris." Customs agent: "Occupation?" German guy: "No, just a brief visit."

[@alexj9603]

Yawn...🥱

[@maralisil]

Oh, that's bad! WWII jokes? Ouch!

[@echt114]

I think it's not such a great joke, but if it annoys the uptight, then good.

[@vandamme6379]

Too soon?

[@Warentester]

Knock knock Who's there? WE ASK THE QUESTIONS!

[@Pharto_Stinkus]

You can be a singer! Kate Bush is a very successful, famous, influential, important, and well-regarded singer despite the fact that she has been almost exclusively a studio artist, with only a few televised live performances throughout here career, and only a couple of actual concerts/tours. I believe at one point she went over 20 years without touring at all, and this was during the HEIGHT of her popularity, during which she released several albums and had several hits!

[@btomlin5764]

Hi Felicia, I’m really interested in how you learned English. You speak it so well. Really enjoy your videos. Thank you!

[@BenjaminVestergaard]

I can't talk for her of course. But I believe that I am somewhat fluent. But I don't know if you would like my tips... First step is to be interested in the language. Second step is to have time to practice. I mean, I can do tourist Spanish, because I needed it, but I don't have the vocabulary I used to, because I didn't need it more than a couple of years. I taught myself to read russian, but very little sticks, because I never got to visit any place with Cyrillic alphabet. I know a few Cantonese words, because that's what my wife use with the kids. I can understand a whole lot of German because my grandmother came from there... But she understood Danish quite well, so I wasn't forced to use it. What made me quite fluent in English was the internet. First it was written, like IRC, later came the voice stuff. And a bit later I had to use English for all work documentation, because outsourcing. So to me, it's been a lot of practice and at the same time watching TV/Movies without subtitles (piracy didn't always have Danish subtitles). Edit: but one thing that puzzles me is what strong Danish accent that executives and ministers can get away with... I mean, I'm just part of the pleb, but in a position as foreign minister, you're expected to at least sound a bit better in English. Otherwise send in the queen, she also does a decent amount of French.

[@tkc8873]

I think she mentioned in one video that English is required in German schools.

[@JohnHazelwood58]

Can't speak for her, but I am german as well and had for about 9 years english-lessons at school, which is kind of standard. As I left school over 20 years ago my english might not be the best anymore - sorry - but as far as I know the german pupils start even earlier at school nowadays - or even already in the kindergarten - to learn english. And in any case you use english (or any other language) regularly, you even might get better at it :-)

[@fabianniestegge4105]

Its an important school subject in germany. Also listening/reading it a lot helps.

[@fabianniestegge4105]

@@tkc8873 its not just required. Its one of the 3 main subjects. (Next to maths and german.)

[@edroosa2958]

I really enjoy your videos. They are a welcome “breath of fresh air” on KZbin. Your videos are upbeat energetic in a cheery way. 👍

[@toddwebb7521]

Well with momentarily forgetting a word I have that problem more when speaking than when listening to another language. It's like I may have trouble remembering a word I've learned but don't use often but if someone else says the word I like instantly remember it.

[@Mayagick]

It only shocks mum If you're about to losing you mothers tongue ;-) We're not hard wired and sometimes the Word of the not-native language came first. It's fun.

[@johnspeed9275]

Love your energy and the information you give. I follow other channels with people from other countries doing the same thing. However as you do not like coffee or the taste of it you just became my favorite. From now on whenever I'm in Cincinnati (almost my entire family lives there) I'm keeping an eye out for you just to give you a high five. You are my personal Where's Waldo

[@GreenThingonTV]

The “Nerd” assumptions crack me up. I pegged you for a “Normie” from your first couple of videos. If you were a Nerd, you’d do what your fellow German, CathyCat, did and move to Japan. I think this assumption stems from the fact that you are knowledgeable and not ashamed of it. A common trait of Europeans (Britians in particular). Here in the US there is this cultural shame regarding knowledgeability. People don’t want to admit they know something beyond the practical and even then won’t reveal what they know unless it is being applied. Thus the assumption is that being knowledgeable, having a general knowledge of things = nerdy, having a particular/peculiar knowledge of things.

[@brizkt7480]

I like your videos because you're a modern version of what my mom experienced. She was a foreign exchange student to Germany in the early 1970s and it had a profound impact on her life. I would say that was the most positive experience of her life. She speaks fluent German and frequently laments returning to Germany. While she has maintained contact with her German "Family", she hasn't been there since the early 80s. I think you're a beautiful person, mind, body , and heart. I wish I could gift your friendship to her. It would be good for her to learn how things have changed, despite her being a cranky old woman now. You're awesome and you keep being you.

[@russallert]

I'm a Canadian of German heritage (and older - 58), and I grew up listening to two different types of German music - Schlager and Krautrock (as well as the usual pop and rock of the 70s). You're definitely right that Schlager is similar to country music, especially the Nashville-produced stuff. It's kind of an assembly-line pop music based on traditional music, listened to and drunk to by conservative people, and some of it is good, and a lot of it is not so good. They both even have a similar rhythmic feel, with a 4/4 drum beat superimposed on a 2/4 polka feel. There is even a German influence on country music, mainly due to the influence of music from Texas, which was partly settled by German immigrants.

[@HiDefHDMusic]

Texas AND Mexico! There's still a lot of popular Norteño (Northern Mexican) and Tejano(Texan) regional music that has a very distinctive polka feel and heavy emphasis on accordion that goes back to european immigrants from what's now Germany, Austria, Poland and Czechia!

[@krismiller5126]

I watch your videos because they are informative and I like to hear your thoughts on the US. So many people have a wrong impression of the USA and it’s people. For one… that everyone in US is rich! Lol I wish. I also like to hear about Germany. My grandfather moved to the US and settled in North Dakota. Keep doing the videos please!!!

[@jimwhitehead1532]

You could be a great German-American tour guide one day, arranging tours of Germany to Americans and vice-versa.

[@bbranett2188]

A friend of the family George Dumpke was from Hamburg. One of the,warmest, funniest most open people we've ever met. Moved to the Midwest when he was 13, never lost his heavy accent.

[@joeyguitar2056]

Your accent seems to have gotten a little stronger after your trip home :) also you should totally try making a second channel for you to explore singing! I'd subscribe even if I didn't like the style of music :p

[@daviddietz5045]

No assumptions just observations. You are obviously a very bright and intelligent young lady. I enjoy your comparison of our two cultures.

[@Me2Lancer]

"Mistakes are a part of life...." A good way to look at life.

[@brock3010]

Hey Feli here is a 3 part question. Since you came to the states what is your favorite American food? What is your favorite American dessert? What is your favorite American movie? 🇩🇪🇺🇸🇩🇪🇺🇸

[@TOXICFALCON]

I’m a German American live in one of the most German states in the country. I Have to say I love your channel. I definitely subscribed 😊 keep up the great content! ❤️🤗

[@nitka711]

But being German American means that some of your ancestors was German, right? Just curious.

[@rawwbnoles4787]

I'm gonna take a swing and say Pennsylvania?

[@TOXICFALCON]

@@nitka711 Well yes but it’s way more than that. It means you are of German descent and have German blood. The majority of my ancestors who came here were from Germany. German Dominates my dna over everything else percentage wise. The remaining dna is Irish and English for me. I also grew up with a great grandmother who spoke German and we grew up with a lot of the German culture too. My last name is German aswell.

[@TOXICFALCON]

@@rawwbnoles4787 Yes sir! Lol right on the money!

[@christopherrensor4780]

@@TOXICFALCON Have you done a DNA test? You're probably even more Germanic than most Germans.

[@Mulambdaline1]

As a Mexican, I promise you, the “Mexican food” of Ohio is just as authentic as the Mexican food of Germany.

[@rawwbnoles4787]

I live in Florida where we have a very large Mexican community. My Mexican brothers and sisters tell me our Mexican cuisine restaurants, especially the locally owned Mom and Pops joints, are pretty authentic to the real thing. Which is great for me because I'm a fat man and I absolutely love it! Although it may not be 100% authentic, bro, a good fish taco with some red cabbage and salsa. It's one of the best things in life.

[@Mulambdaline1]

@@rawwbnoles4787 yes the mom and pop are usually the most authentic. A good clue if the restaurant starts with the word “Taqueria.” I’ve never been to Ohio but I don’t think there is a huge Mexican population there, so the odds of the food being authentic, is hard to believe. I’m glad you and many others enjoy eating Mexican food!

[@mohommedameenahmed2099]

Really

[@abigailfezer177]

Im from the Midwest and there’s definitely a lot more Mexican people and Hispanics in general than you think then. I live down south now where people think there’s more but the Hispanic food is just as good. My boyfriend is Central American and I’ve been with Mexican people too and they say it’s very good here.

[@Mulambdaline1]

@@abigailfezer177 thank you for your message, I really liked it. My original post was more of a joke. But I’m glad to see my peeps are being represented in the Midwest. I live in Houston, Texas by the way. There’s a Mexican restaurant on every corner.

[@fruitarian]

Would you do a video on regional variation in Germany, like north vs. south stereotypes?

[@stevie6265]

Thank you und viel danke! I love listening to your stories, please never stop!

[@flocksofravens]

Your pizza preference even makes me like the channel even more 🤟. The reading thing is kind of funny I always want to read but it's like I inherited my mom's interest in reading and she's mostly of German descent and just real quick most of my German lineage comes from the North I love both as well upper and lower 🤟🦌🤟

[@garyhuck7837]

Greetings from Boise, Idaho. I see you as a adorable, lovely young lady who wants to live a good life for herself. I love your perky attitude, i am sure you brighten up every room where ever you go. You obviously brighten up my life when iwatch your videos. I hope you live a long healthy life surrounded by friends who care about you.

[@rocklude3478]

Can’t wait to hear some of this!!!!! Lol

[@HVSJR-n5q]

Difference Oh yea. I was in the Navy and this was all the time different. Not just languages but cultures. Never made it to Germany though so Sorry about that. Going through the countries I tried to visit their restaurants to experience the different foods. I believe that it is one of the quickest ways to start to understand the culture.I do live in Pennsylvania Dutch country so many Amish and Mennonites are around me but they prefer privacy so I respect their wishes.

[@jeremyr6576]

My daughter leaves tomorrow from Michigan to the University of Freiburg. I am excited for her, but very nervous as a parent. It's her 3rd trip to Germany, but I still worry. I wonder if it still has any effect on your parents with all your coming and going? She speaks pretty good German (as far as I am told as I don't speak/understand it - lol), but I don't know if she has the German accents down as good as your English (or so she says). Anyway, I turned her on to your channel. We are both entertained by your content! Keep it up!

[@FelifromGermany]

All the best to her! :) Freiburg is a beautiful city and great for students

[@hanaemori4885]

I lived in the USA for 2 years straight. When I came back to Spain (I’m from Spain), I experienced massive reverse culture shock. After that I moved to the UK and lived there for 4 years, but because I would come back home 2 or 3 times a year, I didn’t experience anything like that ever again.

[@jeffreysahaida1111]

You always seem happy, and uplifting in life . You should have a great future no matter where you live. I can't believe you swear a lot. LOL Of course we all do. With all the Germans moving here, you are probably are related to some people you don't even know.

[@jamesvandemark2086]

Having spent 18 months in Germany, I learned (quickly) to make no assumptions about German girls! Wunderbahr!

[@ApartmentKing66]

For the one who didn't think Feli swears, there's a video with Josh where Feli cutely says she texts a "bunch of bullshit."

[@psa110]

Feli, how about a video on how you make your videos? That is, you spend many hours writing the script, so to speak, and editing. How do you make those choices? How do you decide to make a cut and where? You must have a clear idea of what you aiming at in order to do so. Do you have to wait for inspiration? Do you get your ideas (not necessarily all) from other KZbin creators? What goes into all that time you spend just to produce a fifteen minute video? It would be very interesting to know the beginning to end process. Has it become easier over time? Have you learned certain tricks or shortcuts or just better ways to do things? Do you have your time regimented in order to force you to do it (as opposed to waiting for the mood to hit you)? Also, filling in your thoughts about becoming and being a KZbin creator who (I assume) makes her living now producing her videos.

[@ronjennings1453]

This was actually a very interesting and quite enjoyable!

[@danielthompson5251]

You don't like everything I like and I don't like everything you like. That's what makes the world fun. I'm glad we don't all think exactly alike.

[@MusicistaCSH]

You are an incredible charismatic woman who communicates feelings extremely well.

[@AmandaHugandKiss411]

I am Canadian, I count 12345 1 being the thumb 6 being the other thumb. Caffeine, my mother can drink caffeine all day even in the evening and be able to sleep. If I drink any caffeine except in early morning, I will be up all night. I also, in the morning use 3 parts decaf to 1 part caffeine for my coffee otherwise I am too jittery after even 2 cups. Feli: I really like what you said about mistakes and how you view growing as a person and not beating yourself about it. Great outlook on life!

[@nathanr.494]

when you describe yourself as not introvert or extrovert. That probably means you are a Ambi-vert. some one who is in between and flexible.

[@Negafun]

I'm really in awe with you english pronunciation. I'm not a native speaker but I saw many native speakers saying the same about your english skills. Do you ever plan on doing a video giving some tips for foreigners on how to master a second language?! Also, kudos to channel, keep up with your videos :)

[@nicowolf8780]

You should do a video comparing the swearing culture in Germany and the US

[@markymarknj]

As the fella once said, perfect is the enemy of good. One has to strike a balance between looking back at mistakes to learn from them, vs. beating oneself up over them. Look back, so as to use failures and mistakes as trigger points for learning, but don't fret over them; doing so won't change the past anyway.

[@Fyrecide]

Definite culture shock even for me between home (Montreal, Canada) and the US where I live now. Maybe more so in Montreal than places like Toronto or Vancouver, but it's definitely still there.

[@psa110]

Feli, you spoke about bifurcating your KZbin persona from your private one and how you wish you could do that. In one sense, even though this video was great (while watching, my inner Yul Brynner was bursting out into his famous rendition from the King and I of Getting to Know You) in getting to know some more about you and things you think or believe or like, you are you and very genuine and exude who you are without having to talk about it. You are a beautiful and attractive person and woman, and you cannot hide it. This is why so many guys on this channel have fallen in love with you (yes, weird but true). Maybe you realize this. I don't know. You are a very deep and aware person yet also appear innocent. Whoever ends up marrying you will have found a gem and be the envy of every other man who know you.

[@timgribbin3583]

Bro nobody ELSE better be in love with her! I called international dibs on marrying her, she told me in a dream last week that she left her chump boyfriend who is a Generic / Diet Coke version of me ,,, and she is going to go by Feli from Germany goes to HEAVEN . I see the secret communication she uses just for me in her videos.. why else would she keep closing and then RE OPENING THEM TIME AFTER TIME IN EVERY VIDEO! She's so into me , Pittsburgh is so much better than Cinnci anyways! I'm totally joking don't call the authorities my wife already has struck me for my bad joke lolololol. BUUUUUT ...I do love her though .....my wife or FELI!? HAHAHA

[@letterbox203]

I always knew there was something about Feli! :))

[@triviace]

I find you honest and try very hard to be transparent,The Valedictorian at work!