I ASKED AMERICANS WHAT THEY DISLIKE ABOUT LIFE IN GERMANY…WHAT THEY SAID SHOCKED ME!!!

[@hape3862]

"Patient" is taken literally in the German health care system.

[@arnodobler1096]

Slowly overtaking trucks (elephant races) is actually forbidden. Mobile AC can be bought in hardware stores. Most of it was fun. Speed cameras only shoot pictures!😂

[@kaess307]

I don't understand the problems with "staring". It seems that some US Americans get downright paranoia when someone looks at them.

[@fm95master]

It's because in the usa if you dare to stare at someone you will get into trouble like 99% of the time which could end up you getting beat up or worse.

[@Mayagick]

For all the Americans that feel unease, why it's Not as in their home county, simply consider this: It's a different country. No AC, boom, move to flats underground or the ones that are equiped with AC. Few mexican restaurants, guess what, not a neighboring state. Had to laugh about the pizza or ice cream parlors, here fantastic. To speaking in foreign tongue. Don't know french, but at least "Bon jour" and thank you. Please enjoy life outside military spaces, learn to deal with Euro coins. And none said it misses strong weapon regulations. 4 a reason!

[@gloofisearch]

At time 23:00: I can tell you why the traffic lights are like this. It is for the safety of pedestrians crossing the street. Because of the awkwardness of the location of the light, you better stop a couple of meters behind the line in order to see the light. I do hate that too, but I know why it is there and it actually makes sense in that respect;-)

[@Linus-tz2tk]

If you stop behind the line the trafficlight dont know that there is a car waiting and you will have red for ever.

[@cekuhnen]

As a kid pizza was great - today they are run by non Italians But still better than the pizza junk here in the USA

[@uschil228]

It's not allowed to ride your bike on the sidewalk. That goes for many european countries. Same goes for E-Scooters.

[@Sir_Rantalot]

FYI The traffic lights: They are the height they are because you have to see them from inside a truck and they are not on the other side of the crossing to prevent cars from driving to close into a crossing and block pedesrian crossings. AC: Keep in mind, that the exhaust pipes emit very warm air, that makes the climate even worse. The reason nearly no city in the states can do without AC is all the AC running + asphalt and concrete everywhere. A few Trees in between would drop the temperature by a few degrees.

[@rampp17]

I am German and also born here. I was in a car accident 14 years ago and have been in a wheelchair ever since. I can't wear socks or shoes on my right foot because of the pain. The right legs of my pants are also cut because nothing is allowed to touch my skin because otherwise I would be in extreme pain. and I get looked at stupidly so often. I don't care about small children, they're just curious. They often come here and ask what happened to me. and I think it's sweet and I always answer all of their questions, even if the parents often pull the children away and say they shouldn't ask me anything. but that's exactly what I think is wrong. and yes, I unfortunately have to confirm that I often cannot get into certain houses or buildings with my wheelchair because there are steps in front of them and no wheelchair ramp. And this is the case even with state buildings. Many buildings in Germany (especially those owned by the state) are very old and therefore do not have ramps or always have steps in front of the entrance. I am an early retiree because of my illness and when I have to do something because of my pension I can't come into the building. the building is very old and has about 20 steps before the main entrance. That's why I always have to go to the supplier's entrance at the back, which is totally stupid because you only go there because of your pension. and who gets a pension? old people or people like me who are injured and can no longer work and many of them are in wheelchairs or have difficulty climbing stairs, that's so stupid! Our town hall has now got an elevator, for years the employees had to come to my car because I couldn't go to the town hall... So I can completely understand how this mother felt, and I'm an adult and can deal with it to some extent. If you experience that as a child... I don't want to imagine what it's like!

[@drau331]

When you look at the dense-statistics it becomes clerarer to have more rules: The US has 36 ppl / squarekilometer, Germany has 238. It's just normal the higher dense produces more social problems. If chaos is not wanted - well, it won't work different. About the bike thing: Germany has a lot of biking rules: some bikers have to use e bike way, others are not allowed to use it. To keep it clear for everyone is not very easy. Even the most bikers don't know that properly...And about the AC: I guess with upcoming global warming AC will be more installed, even in Germany. The few hot days in a year in former times never v been a problem, but in future...

[@nitka711]

I‘m not sure about that. Yes, the rising temperatures would definitely cause lots of Germans to WANT an AC (like me), but we are a very environmentally friendly people and so are our Politics. I would not be surprised if ACs would become forbidden in the future or better still we would find a better solution.

[@cekuhnen]

It makes sense where they placed the speed camera. Michigan as a state has more fatal accidents than Germany as a country.

[@gabortoth3706]

Germany statistically has 25-30 days where the max temperature exceeds 30 C. I live directly under the roof and when it´s 30 outside, it´s 32 in my appartment and I still don´t see the lack of AC as an issue. Those things waste a lot of energy.

[@thomasbarchen]

Americans like to waste, it's their god given right lol

[@cekuhnen]

If I go to the hospital with my daughter for her eyes we are in there 3 hours. That happens in the USA too. And quite easily you went to a university hospital.

[@Linus-tz2tk]

A univerity hospital in germany can take even longer. In Mainz for example it takes me sometimes 6 Houres ore more (but the last time i was there it was only 2 houres and not very much wating, its changing very much form day to day)

[@blondkatze3547]

It would be good if there were smoking and non -smoking zones in the restaurants for outside, because the smoke can be very annoying as a non- smoker when you are eating.

[@stephaniejohnson2707]

I just saw your video, I love this me and my daughter are considering leaving the U. S, I've traveled to Europe and other countries. I'm inspired by watching your video!! I have just subscribed, and are looking forward to watching your channel, and learning more! As I seriously consider moving out of the US to Europe!! Thank you!!

[@TreyDaze]

Hey Stephanie!!! Welcome to the party!!! Stay in touch!

[@gloofisearch]

Stopping at 28:00 now. Yes, you are right. There is a law NOT to ride your bicycle on the sidewalk. The reason why, especially older people ride their bicycle in the middle of the street, is that you specifically cannot pass them. They do that because cars often do not give them enough space when they pass and they feel unsafe due to that. So if they drive in the middle of the road, you have to stay behind them. Moving on in the video;-)

[@AtheistDD]

I am Not old, but if the Street is to narrow, to allow me to be Free of the Doorzone (90cm) near Parking vehicles, plus die minimum overtaking distance a Car has to respect (150cm). So if the Street is narrower then a normal Cars width+These 2,40m. There is no way i let a car pass.

[@Linus-tz2tk]

@AtheistDD and the 90/150 begin ad the end of the "steering weel" ( i dont know the english word for "Fahrradlenker") and thats ads 20cm

[@Julina-yh6qs]

In the area where I live, people are also pretty angry. I've heard that Rheinland-Pfalz is supposed to be better by far, I'm planning on visiting sometime with my son. On reddit you can find a lot about where it's good to go and where not to. Honestly though I have to say that Germans in general are a lot like this and it makes me both sad and upset. What I found out though is that every country has it's own problems and that the perfect country sadly doesn't exist, I've bern searching for it a lot.

[@toniderdon]

I'm sorry for these weird people that annoy you while filming. The law is very clear when it comes to that, if you are filming yourself and other people are just in the background and not the main focus of the video, that's totally fine. Sadly most people don't seem to understand that.

[@Frohds14]

So einfach ist das eben nicht, denn du musst auch den Zweck berücksichtigen. Filmst du in kommerzieller Absicht, - und das macht er als Profi ja, - dann musst du die Menschen AKTIV darauf hinweisen, dass du filmst und ihnen die Möglichkeit geben, sich aus dem Hintergrund zu entfernen, ehe du filmst. Oder du musst absperren. In privaten Geschäftsräumen, - zu denen gehören auch Lokale, - kann dir der Besitzer außerdem verbieten zu filmen, auch Selfies, denn er hat dort Hausrecht. Ich persönlich möchte auch nicht ungefragt gefilmt werden. Ich habe verdammt noch mal ein Recht auf Privatsphäre und auf mein eigenes Bild.

[@SardonicSoul]

​@@Frohds14 Kann ich nur Unterschreiben. Wenn mich Jemand ungefragt filmen würde, würde ich auch das nicht wollen.

[@sebgo1308]

regarding speed control: there is a minimum distance from which "blitzing" is allowed behind a traffic sign. The distance depends on the state you're in. In Baden-Württemberg, it is allowed directly behind the sign. In this case, it was just a matter of filling up the city's coffers; it had nothing to do with safety.

[@rampp17]

I grew up in the 90s and there were very rarely days that were so hot that you needed an AC. In the last 10-15 years it has been getting warmer here and it is often warmer for longer periods of time. It's possible that we also use the AC more often in the future, but a few years ago it was simply not necessary (we survived the 1-2 days a year when it was so warm without a problem)

[@1AaKaAlex]

One of the popularest smoker in Germany was chancellor Helmut Schmitt

[@SlackHoffman]

Helmut “Twit” 😅

[@mittelbiest4995]

As for the bikestuff: You start off learning to ride a bike at very young ages. Therefore children are allowed to drive on the sidewalk (i.e. designated pedestrian space). When you grow older (I think when you turn 18) you are required to drive on the road. Both of these "rules" (very loosely enforced if even that) are dropped once a dedicated(!) bike lane exists. Then bikers are required to drive there (exceptions are still made for children and adults accompanying children). As for the driving in the middle of the road: Cardrivers are required to hold a minimum distance while passing (1,5 meters in cities; 2 meters out of cities), in most if not all city streets cars cannot hold that distance, so they are actually not allowed to pass. Now you of course noticed: it is common to still get passed and it is very uncomfortable from a cyclists perspective. People adapted to that by driving in the middle to keep the incentives for drivers to pass too close low. Still annoys the hell out of drivers ofcourse :P Third: Funnily enough the above point leads to lower crash numbers (drivers are more carefull; drive less risky) and due to the smaller cars crashes with bikes are less likely to be fatal. That is also the reason why bike crashes involving cars in America are very fatal in comparison. Big cars -> higher crashpoint -> much more dangerous injuries. Hope that clears some things up. There is also an american on youtube living in the netherlands and disecting traffic problems from a european standpoint for other americans (at least I assume thats his target audience)

[@dhtran681]

23:00 I m struggeling with same issue. What I do is just to stop my car ~1,5m back.

[@geneviere199]

There is a law against riding your bike on the sidewalk when you are older than age 10. About A/Cs. They are just waste of energy. There is not many days in the year when it is over 20 degrees in the night over several days - on the other days you easily can manage with smart thinking. Airing when it is cold - keeping the shatters down etc. I actually think that you somehow adapt to the heat more each day.

[@the-MaZe]

With the age of 10 Years you are required to ride your Bike on the street.

[@janosch1097]

Wrong. Up to the age of 10, children are allowed to use the sidewalk with their bicycles, even if it is only allowed for pedestrians. From the age of 10, they are no longer allowed to do so and must use the bicycle lane or, if this is not available, the street, just like everyone else. It's quite simple.

[@the-MaZe]

@@janosch1097 yeah i begun the sentence different than i was ending it. I ment what you said thank you for your correction.

[@janosch1097]

@@the-MaZe You are welcome!

[@janosch1097]

The more I hear from you about Stuttgart, the more it sounds like a terrible place to live. 😂 I've lived abroad (outside of Germany), so I can make comparisons. And in comparison, Northern Germany is actually quite relaxed. I'm pretty happy here. P.S. Maybe it's because you use professional equipment that people complain being filmed? Personally, I would mind being filmed if the material was going to be used commercially. And yes, it's happened to me, but I didn't really approach them and complain, too much trouble 😆.

[@fm95master]

I understand the stare "Problem" even I'm that used to it that I don't even noticing for most of the time. It is rather based on curiousity then anything bad. As about helping people with disabilities you should be very careful. If you want to help them you should ask first if they want to be helped, otherwise you might get a mouthful of "thinking they can't do it themselves" and that's what the reaction will be you could get. People were actually much thoughtful when it comes to this many years ago but after many people with disabilties complained, the whole view on immediately helping people like that changed in the country so they either ask if help is needed before they do so or some (unfortunately) don't do anything because they think "if he/she needs help, they will ask for it". When people say they don't want to have their children being filmed, it's because most people won't even put pictures of their children online on facebook, instagram or where else (especially small kids) out of fear that they could become a target of some criminal. Other than that I think that some really exaggerate when they tell you that you are not allowed to film as long as you don't film them directly without their approvement. But like you said, maybe the place you are living is a bit more strict as well.

[@spectatrix5003]

Hey Trey, as glad as I am that you‘re practically a neighbor here in Stuttgart - you don’t sound too happy about the place. I’m guessing you might be a lot happier in a place like Berlin… I‘ve lived there for more than 20 years ( coming from Amsterdam where I‘d been for the same amount of time ), and seriously, it‘s REALLY a lot more relaxed in so many ways…

[@Lieschen_die_katze]

Cologne may be kinda inbetween Stuttgart and Berlin.

[@MIZRAIM1906]

Both Berlin and Stuttgart and cities without souls. Berlin is a San Francisco wanna-be and Stuttgart is... well.... Blah. In Fact most of Germany is not unique at all. If you want the European experience, go to France or Italy....

[@susa8115]

​@@Lieschen_die_katzejust what I thought. People in Schwaben (around Stuttgart) are rather special and strict, even for german standards. He should definitely visit Köln/Cologne.

[@Phiyedough]

I lived most of my 63 years in UK, where cycling on the pavement is not allowed. I now live in Croatia where it is allowed and it is one of the things I dislike most about this country. I get quite nervous when visiting cities because I have had numerous near misses with cyclists. As they are silent and often going fast they seem to appear from nowhere.

[@gloofisearch]

Last, but not least at 32:00: German houses are extremely good insulated. However, once the heat is in, it's in. It's the negative effect of an extremely good insulated house. Now, the reason why there are no Air conditioning in most houses are many. First, as you know, German houses are built with concrete and stone, thus having air ducts in there, is extremely expensive. Second, it costs a lot of energy and is seen as a waste, adding to global warming. Meaning the person who uses Aircon is actually part of the problem;-) Third, it is not allowed to fit a house on the outside with a window Aircon unit, as it is dangerous, looks ugly and might diminish the stucco due to the condensation water running down the walls. Fourth, Germans think they are tough and can go through this every year;-) I guess I am a wimp as I use Aircon wherever I am. Great video and many valid points. Well done

[@jensbaranek8322]

AC: The summers here got very hot in the last years, that's true. But AC is not common here still. AC needs a lot of energy - and the US are obsessed of AC, using more energy only for AC than the one or other country in whole (!). AC has some other negative side effects, as it heatens up the cities, as it doesn't work different than a refrigerateur: What you cool down in buildings, You will heat up outside. On the other hand: It it's hot, then it's hot. Some people are complaining about heat ... as a chef myself ... I am only laughing about that.

[@rampp17]

I grew up in the 90s and there were very rarely days that were so hot that you needed an AC. In the last 10-15 years it has been getting warmer here and it is often warmer for longer periods of time. It's possible that we also use the AC more often in the future, but a few years ago it was simply not necessary (we survived the 1-2 days a year when it was so warm without a problem)

[@achimschroter8046]

I was riding the train on my 49€ ticket. one day i forgot a 5€ additional bike ticket. They charged me 60€. Damn when it comes to rules they really give up their brains

[@janosch1097]

"Forgot". Right. :P

[@Linus-tz2tk]

5€ is 5€ and you have to pay it. Thats very simple.

[@MydieLy]

"Pizza here sucks" - while it is waaaay closer to the way Pizza was intended to be (Italian) than the cheese-crust-fest you get over there

[@GotJay713]

Interesting fact. Pizza was popularized and it’s modern form was developed in the US by Italian immigrants , not in Italy. Y’all hype up the Italian version of pizza,but the hundreds of varieties available in the US makes it so there will be something made for you. Pizza in Italy is overrated.

[@MydieLy]

@@GotJay713 That's not a fact, it's an exaggerated urban myth. "a" form of pizza was introduced into the US via immigration, not "the" modern form. Pizza was around long before the US were even a thing, the term pizza was first recorded in the 10th century. And 'the' modern form of pizza you are referring to was invented in Naples, not America. Y'all hyping up your importance to history way too much. What you call "overrating" is an appreciation of a few simple, but carefully picked ingredients, which are surprisingly healthy and taste good without adding a lot of artificial taste to it. True pizza probably tastes bland to a spoiled American tastebud, where everything is drowned in cheese, fat, sugar and condiments^^

[@GotJay713]

@@MydieLy Indeed, pizza's popularity surged in the United States following the end of WWII, thanks to returning troops who had developed a fondness for the dish. The increasing demand was met primarily by Italian immigrants of the working class, who prioritized affordability over a purported elitist focus on superior ingredients. While I don't dispute pizza's origins, I emphasize that its worldwide mass-market success originated in the United States. I don't intend to be confrontational, but your understanding of the pizza history in the United States seems somewhat limited. As I highlighted in my previous comment, America is a diverse country, and the type of pizza you can expect varies significantly depending on the region. On the West Coast, for instance, one wouldn't typically find pizza overloaded with sauce. In my hometown, we use butter as our primary sauce and delicacies like shrimp, alligator, or lobster as toppings. Reverting to the all-too-familiar critique of American food being unhealthy or excessively fatty fails to undermine this reality: Italian pizza, contrary to popular belief, is often overrated. There are regional dishes in the U.S. that not only rival but exceed what you might find in Italy, both in terms of quality and taste. Let's appreciate the diversity and cultural adaptability that shapes our global culinary landscape, rather than being dismissive based on stereotypes.

[@MydieLy]

@@GotJay713 is it stereotype when I spent quite some time in the US and witnessed quite a lot of its foodscape first hand?

[@GotJay713]

@@MydieLy I've been an American for my entire life, I've only explored a mere fragment of this extensive country. Yet, it's evident to me that the meals we consume in our early years are quite different from what we eat as we mature into adulthood. In my early twenties, while kick-starting my career, I was pulled in all directions - trying to excel as a full-time employee, a diligent student, and maintaining a vibrant social circle. Despite my full-time job, my finances were tight. I heavily relied on 99-cent chicken sandwiches, fries, and $7.99 pizzas from Domino's. Quality ingredients weren't exactly on top of my priority list. I was too consumed with making ends meet, dealing with bills such as rent, car payments, and tuition. Fast forward to my current situation where I enjoy a much healthier disposable income. My mornings are graced with freshly baked baguettes from a local French bakery, which I relish with jam and coffee. My budget for dining has significantly expanded, jumping from a humble $3.25 per meal to a robust $30-$60. Now, in this financially secure phase of my life, I have the privilege to value "quality ingredients". I can't say the same for the economically disadvantaged in this country, which; by the way, is a far greater proportion of the population than in Western Europe. A demographic of which sustains themselves on much weaker social programs than you would find in Western Europe as well. Call them fat stupid Americans if you so choose, but I doubt they'd even care. Because like I said earlier, they're just trying to get by.

[@wmf831]

Very interesting perspectives. I have only had one friend in a wheelchair in the 80's (in Wuppertal) and we have always only encountered very respectful and helpful people. I cannot say anything about now in 2023 and in any other areas. But it is sad if it is different now. The reason why English is spoken so widely - not only in Germany - is that English is a subject in school starting at 5th grade and it is mandatory. English is considered a business language in most countries. Meaning that for most of the countries it is their second language. Pre-op = Operationsvorbereitung

[@CaptianInternet]

In regards to the speed cameras. Maybe someone can correct me if I am wrong. But as I remember the point of measurement needs to be at least 200 meters behind the change of the allowed speed in order to make the ticket valid.

[@gloofisearch]

Another stop at 27:15...LOL: I call them "Shit Filet", why? I think they are horrible. I lived in Florida for a long time and whenever I tried it, I was disappointed. It was maybe to dry, the chicken was of low quality or the amount of "strange" cut fries was like 6. I didn't have Shit Filet for a long time till they arrived in Las Vegas like 4-5 years back. Everybody was like "Woow, this is sooo good", so I gave them another chance. I tried 2 different stores with 2 different items and both were just bad. One was the Grilled chicken sandwich and 6 fries. The chicken was barely warm and the overall taste was medium. The other one was chicken fingers, were the fingers had more breading on it then there was chicken. If you want good fingers, get Raising Canes, way better! Back to the video;-)

[@martinkasper197]

Take a deep breath and embrace a tree...🤣🤣

[@chakra7100]

97% of the starring is curiosity, i guess. In my case it is that way and i love to have a view of people hanging around for example while drinking a coffee. Just take the point that we really like to sit outside, drink, eat or just relax and actually stare. We stare because we got the time for it. As some americans mentioned before on there videos the american culture is faster with a nearly sick working culture. Some of us got the time to watch, stare and look around ;-) Maybe that is only a or one german sight...

[@cekuhnen]

It is true about handicap access - German architecture is different than the USA where all is wood frame and quickly torn down and rebuild. Also eating out family restaurants is not part of our culture.

[@McGhinch]

Bike: You basically have to grow up with these laws to "understand" them. The following is very short, not indicating all accompanying regulations: In general, if you are older than 10 you must use the street/road unless there is a bike lane indicated by the blue traffic sign with a white bicycle. Many bike lanes are direction restricted (one way). When you drive a bicycle on the street/road you must maintain a save distance to parked cars. They might unexpectedly open their doors. When you pass a bicycle you have to maintain a distance to it on on a street of at least 1.5 meters, on a road of at least 2 meters.

[@Rabijeel]

About the Photos: Its half Law and half just plain Assholes. Law is that you have to express that you do not want your Image to be published. The Asshat part is the Way they express that. Also, Stuttgart and the area has a really high density of Conpiracists and such People with nonfactual Beliefs as "factual Opinions" and a culture of more strngly expressing thoose. For Example, in some Regions it is more of an insult to not insult one by pointing out out his weakspot - as this means you do not even care enough to learn about that Person that much. It just says "I do not care abnout you" and that is the worst for them to do. Keep in mind, they are not as "right-winged" as the Saxons, but their "Opinions" are very often very "funny". Upside of that is you bareley stick out when mentally challenged or "weird" even though you get mocked for it more - but in a less disrespectful way as everyone is disrespected the same.

[@wildheart4lyfe]

What you said about staring is so on point, I find it very irritating. It's really more than just looking at someone, it's like some people almost snap their neck to stare. I have had people down right stop and stand in the middle of the sidewalk to stare when I walk by. I'm in a smaller city in Bavaria and find that there really aren't many people of color so maybe that's part of the reason. But I also cant assume what people are thinking either. I can only speak on my experience. Other than that I don't understand why people do this.

[@YukiTheOkami]

Probsply becouse amaricans also pay a lot for pre op alone and people just avoid tonsee doctors overall so doctors are empty and have rtme😅

[@strenter]

26:30 Even the sun is free to do as it pleases in Germany. 😂

[@jensbaranek8322]

Bikes: If there is bike path, You have to use it. If not, You have to drive in the street. The side walk is for pedestrians, it is not allowed to drive Your bike on the sidewalk - except for children up tp the age of 12.

[@martinkasper197]

and the sign for shared pedestrians and bike sidewalk..🤔

[@bene4577]

People in Germany tend not to film themselves (especially older ones). I think that many of them just don't get that you are filming *yourself*. If they see a camera, they suppose that you are filming what is around you (i.e. them)

[@mattesrocket]

I am German and I agree fully with all this points. This video shows in my opinion an unusually correct view on Germany. This bad points which are pointed out here are exactly these things that annoys me. Two points: your experiences with bikes or where bikers ride etc. is not sooo correct because Stuttgart with it's many very steep hills and the focus on cars has generally not so many bikes on the streets and a really limited "bike culture" concerning the plannings of the city for bikes, or better say no big planning for bikes. Hot weather and missing ACs: Stuttgart is in summer one of the hottest places in Germany, only the Rhein valley is hotter. It's not everywhere the same. And Stuttgart has always bad air quality because of the high hills around it and so less wind like other big towns, and the bad air quality you feel especially at the very hot days. There is barely any AC because 1st 20 years ago and before it didn't get often so hot and for so many days AND! 2nd electric power was always quite expensive compared to the US, so if everybody used ACs in the US it didn't cost them so much, but in Germany the electricity bill would be terrible 3rd Germans always built houses with thick walls, so quite in the past, when the very hot days lasted just very few days, then you just didn't air out your rooms so much, so kept the hot air out at the afternoon by closing the windows and like this the fat walls could keep the heat out for example for 3 days and then temperatures dropped again a bit. But now, when the heat waves last 1,5 weeks or longer, then also the good walls get very hot and work then the opposite: like a pizza oven. So nowadays ACs are really necessary, but people are too stingy to install them and pay a high electricity bill. Or, because the houses are all so close to each other, the noise of AC fans would annoy neighbors. I am very sorry for Germans who are rude e.g. to people in wheel chairs, but I am older and learned in my childhood never to be like this. I think this nasty ego- culture started around 2000, or many (also very old guys) are from A to Z stressed out and therefore don't care about what's around them. That' s how it feels to me, but is absolutely no excuse. The very young Generation I have the feeling is again more helpful and respectful. How ever I don't get it, for me, always: kids, mothers, handicapped and elderlies first. And staring at disabled people was a no-go in my childhood.

[@markalexander71332]

We have portable AC .

[@zfarrell0507]

Hey, if you've had pizza in Buffalo, New York then pizza anywhere else does suck. Even NYC and Chicago lol

[@tomkraft1906]

Staring at people has arisen for my sensation only in the last 10-20 years. In the past, if someone stared at you for a long time, we asked them if they wanted a photo. But it was rather rare. For me as a German, the staring also really gets on my nerves. No idea where that suddenly came from.

[@aw3s0me12]

Ever *tryed filming in a US "puplic" building?* You get *forced to leave the puplic building* and even you have in the US the right... uh man they fk you down. The "puplic servants" i specific mean here with "they". Oh and the US police does not know law *and is not ment to know it either...* whoot yaaas insane. US puplic servants *wished* to have *german rights*

[@pfalzgraf7527]

Concerning the behaviour towards any special needs people (and at times the lack of awareness even in construction of public spaces): Yes, Germany is, for some reason, still very much behind. I wonder, however, whether this channel reaches those who need to hear this ... Pizza American Style is not the norm here: Mostly you find flatter Pizzas. So, if you are looking for those inch-high (or higher) American pizzas, and everything else sucks for you - then yeah, Pizzas here suck. "Elefantenrennen" (i.e. trucks overtaking each other at hardly varying speeds) are pretty annoying to everyone, I think. But lately I haven't experienced many. Guess I was just lucky. If you are above 12 y. old, you have to bike on the road. If there is a bike path you have to bike on the bike path. Some biking folk in Germany do have a pretty hardcore way of expressing themselves. I actually find it anti social at times. Being a German. Personally, I am a proud non AC user! Hey, they just suck up energy! (personal opinion) For some strange reason, smoking seems to come back. I was once struggling with Asthma and I am extremely sensitive to smells. I do hate cigarettes. And even vaping makes me angry. You are absolutely right: something needs to change on this one! Anything I didn't say something about I do at least not disagree with.

[@solidsteel3634]

Obedience? The Germans? Nonsense. We follow the rules because it works. It is essential for a friction-free life together. If you were a little more social you would have fewer problems in the USA.

[@RalfSteffens]

Most Germans don't want to be block wardens. But if we are asked for help, we are happy to help.

[@a.r.stellmacher8709]

I love the German rules. I grew up on them. They absolutely work and thus should never be changed or done away with. Americans that don’t like the German rules, or anyone else that doesn’t like them, should move back to their country, as simple as that.

[@YukiTheOkami]

Agsin its a stuttgsrd problem allove folks

[@lynnsintention5722]

Yes alot of food not just pizza sucks here...If you like spices forget it

[@martinkasper197]

Have you ever ordered a Döner Kebab with Scharf?🤔🤣🤣

[@ggthjwf]

Germans never Look like you in Front of the traffic light 😄 we Look to the side traffic light which is lower installed.

[@sebe009]

invest in a portable ac my man

[@lynnsintention5722]

einwhonermeldeamt big brother has to know where you live at all times

[@Bundeskaiser]

The Pizza in Germany is obviously typically Italian, not American. So of course, for Americans this might be unusual. Healthcare system in Germany sucks. Of course, you will get healthcare, you won't be left to die. But we have such a lack of medical personal that you sometimes have to wait for months or even years when you need a very specific specialist. The massive amount of taxes and state intervention is terrible and will hurt Germany in the long run. Of course, this is coming from a Libertarian but I'm really shocked how much people here believe in the state.

[@jandamskier6510]

Stuttgart IN Germany!

[@chakra7100]

To be honest i am al little bit surprised about the things that happen to you and your family so often. Here around (the west) a guy who does something like that is not well respected with mindset oldfashioned or even a nazi. A good chance that any german around offends that guy to give him a verbal hit (in my area Cologne). I am very sorry for what happened to you and your child. Idiots are everywhere. Maybe Stuttgart as you say and probaly Bavaria and the east is to conservative as a whole. It will last untill that generation has no influences anymore. Looking forward to that ;-)

[@lynnsintention5722]

Yeah you wont find handicapped ramps and such... even at schools. It is really true

[@thomasbarchen]

Sounds like Germany is no longer Utopia.

[@Linus-tz2tk]

Germany is still a very nice country and i think that a missing AC ore a nice pizza that is only bad by american standarts is nothing important.

[@martinkasper197]

I thought only we Germans complain about everything, but it seems I was wrong...🤔🤣🤣🤣

[@MIZRAIM1906]

29:40 WTF you don't speak German and you live in Germany? And NOOO the language of Art is Italian or French so stop the madness.

[@Julina-yh6qs]

Please just mind you own business

[@Kelsea-2002]

I always say that - if you don't like something, you won't be forced to stay - this also applies to Germans.