'Why I Left America For Germany' American Reacts

[@dernarrenkopf]

Most German cities have what is known as a pedestrian zone, where no cars are allowed.

[@poppers7317]

delivery traffic is allowed though

[@ThePixel1983]

Also, that's a street. We also have roads. America has stroads, and those are bad at being either.

[@hanes2]

@@poppers7317 big cities also tend to have rules for When delivery traffic is allows. usually in the morning it's allowed in general.

[@ArkTrooper1994]

I like pedestrian zones so much. There is so much to see. People, shops, culture (depending on town & city).

[@senker1544]

Not all cities and the areas are way to small.

[@Koen030NL]

"we're in the middle of the city, so where are the cars?", well you are in the middel of the city, so thats the reason there are no cars... a lot of city centers are car free because of the sound, smell and space cars take up in public space. People take public transport (train/tram/bus) to go to the city center a lot more.

[@_Yannex]

I agree but not the last sentence. Most ppl take public transport bc of the lag of parking space and the cost of it, if you find one.

[@Koen030NL]

@@_Yannex those cost and lack of parking space are not by accident, it is to keep out cars and keep the city centers more liveable. At least the cars that dont really need to be there need to pay for the spots that are available..

[@alananderson5731]

Your unable to stop talking,just stop talking for 5 minutes.

[@englyn1]

@@Koen030NL That actually doesn't make cities more "liveable" (what does that even mean?). It just lowers the average quality of life because decent people with a high enough income steer clear and all you are left with in city centres is riff-raff. Everybody who really wants to go shopping now drives to larger malls outside the cities. Among all the stupid changes our politicians want to bring about against the will of the general population this is probably the most stupid one.

[@klarap.7260]

Fahrrad!!! Ganz wichtig!!

[@utinamsemper]

Even after hearing it hundred of times, I'm still flabbergasted when Americans comment how well dressed Europeans are. To us Europeans it's just casual fashion 😎

[@eaglevision993]

They come from a society where it is socially accepted to go shopping in your underwear or pyjamas.

[@steemlenn8797]

It's especially funny if you know how amazed Germans are at how stylish everyone in Japan clothes. (Except the international tourists of course.)

[@eaglevision993]

@@steemlenn8797 Yes so true. I have a Japanese wife and she says people here in Germany don´t dress well at all and even look like they are on vacation when in office.

[@Herzschreiber]

Haha you took the word off my tounge........ my first thought when he said that was "Well, and this is OUR casual". :)

[@voyance4elle]

Yes I think we as Germans do NOT have a good fashion sense compared to other countries xD like these two ladies were not well dressed in my opinion... Very boring generic... but put together so he might mean that :)

[@oldfrittenfett1276]

So interesting! For me as a German it would not come to my mind to make a video and eat while talking.

[@inawinchester]

I feel so bad because I barely understand what he's saying because I'm so distracted by his eating. I don't know if it's my German-ess that finds it rude or my misophonia that can't stand the noises 😅

[@Nordlicht05]

Same Comment above someone answered how old are you. Yep a child replied to him 😂

[@RudolphGottesheim]

You really need a weekly "reacting to your comments" follow-up video.

[@adpop750]

6:08 This is casual for us, both these women are wearing jeans. You don't see no cars because it's Sunday, you see a car because it's Sunday. He is in de pedestrian-zone. On Sunday when shops are closed, it's allowed to drive car there, for people who live there or have their shop there.

[@dd-di3mz]

Maybe it wasn't very apparent as an American and the "news overload", but as a European, the trump debacle was fairly obvious and predictable.

[@rogerk6180]

He said it himself multiple times leading up to the election.. what did people expect lol.

[@knicklichtjedi]

Also, realistically speaking who wins is often just a 50/50, so being right once is quite probable even when picking at random. (Not disagreeing with Seth or the comment above though.)

[@gromotion933]

Yes! Jan6 it was shocking...but more like:" So he finally did what he said once!" A bit like 9.11 ...a shock but no suprise.

[@Herzschreiber]

After seeing it a 1000 times, I am still surprised to notice how most Americans talk while chewing their food. A NOGO in Germany. As long as we chew something, well educated Germans will keep their mouth closed and start speaking again when it is empty after swallowing whatever it was they chewed on.

[@hobbyist6181]

Ahaha 😂

[@isuckatguitar6252]

Same in my family in UK

[@charlyquinn]

How old are you?

[@EEmB]

I am Swedish and same. It was very hard to sit through and listen to this while he was chewing

[@Binarybook_chill]

I agree... I would consider it rude or at least bad behavior to be eating and drinking while on video, and talking with your mouth full are even worse.

[@femaleonthewatch]

Ryan, I think you, being open-minded, have learnt a lot. "I view the western world as a team... actually I view the whole world as a team." That´s far beyond most US-Americans view the world. You´re sitting there in Indiana, with a young family, therefore not in the position to travel much, but you´ve found a way to open your horizon widely. Well done! Just watching from Germany...

[@K__a__M__I]

"America is _waaaay_ too conservative! I shall escape to... *_Bavaria!"_* 😂😂😂

[@dnocturn84]

Well, Bavaria might be the most conservative state in Germany, but on an international scale it is not that conservative. Compared with many states in the US, Bavaria is indeed way more progressive, even if you as a German might laught your ... off.

[@martinaklee-webster1276]

Not Bavaria, Franconia

[@rogerk6180]

Anything in europe is a magnitude more progressive compared to the usa. Especially the conservative parts.

[@UnnormaI]

At least it ain't Saxony

[@KrisThroughGlass]

Even the AFD isn't as conservative as Trump - almost but not quite.

[@thirstwithoutborders995]

He studied history. Anybody who does know that Trump is following the dictatorship playbook. Even I, casual history Podcast listener, could tell you that, having had four solid years of High School history which was mainly about the rise and fall of fascism.

[@voyance4elle]

exactly!

[@moxame]

Couldn't agree more.

[@EEmB]

THIS!!! You just need the basic understanding and knowledge to see how Trump is following the dictatorship playbook, just as you said. The ignorance of people are unforgivable.

[@etienne8110]

​@@EEmBnot sure how much ignorance is involved. I think a lot of magas understand very well what they are supporting, which is kind of even scarier... 😢

[@TheKerberos84]

Hello, i would like to know which News Media you consume. Could you please make a short list. Maybe ranked by how much you consume it. Thanks.

[@nathaliecuegomez6706]

... they are dressed so nice [...] in America there will be a lot of casual (wear). This "dressed so nice" is the German casual wear 😂

[@AaAa-si7mo]

next time im out and about in jeans ill remember that some people believe that i am "dressed so nice".

[@IIIAnchani]

German guy here who visited the US 4 times. Your country is absolutely the most amazing place to visit. But living? I'd choose Germany any time. I like insurance, health care and not having to drive for 4 days straight to cross the country xD

[@awaterplease7885]

Little off topic, but it’s always so cringe to me to hear Americans say “America is the greatest country of the world”. You will NEVER hear a Dutch guy say that about the Netherlands, even though we are the best country of the world in some aspects. And America is also the best in some aspects. But it just sounds like a propaganda thing that politicians have to say in America before they start with any criticism of the US. And it’s especially cringe to hear Americans that have never been outside of the US say this 😂

[@MrFrozenFrost]

The Dutch do the best "junk food" in Europe. Frikandel, Frites Speciaal, Vla in a thousand variations, Softdrinks that seem very artificial. I love it. And then there is very nice food all over the place.

[@MiaMerkur]

Do you have the best bike lines? Cheese is better in France.

[@melinaalba63]

I think that just goes back to the american history. I'm no historian and this is just what I think but it's probably because when they were founded they actively left the british empire and wanted to build a new, better "world". And probably for propaganda reasons, to make everyone stand up for their new home, their new country, they went for this kind of "we are the greatest, we are the saviours of the 'old world'" stuff and that informed many decisions they made over the centuries. Which probably lead to this believe being very ingrained in the society. Especially during the many wars they were in, I think they always kinda saw themselves as the saviours, who save other countries from war, and as protectors. And when you see yourself as that, you obviously must assume that you are the greatest and other countries are worse because they need your help.

[@jimmycd1936]

Because most americans never leave the us and enjoy the propaganda.....

[@Vialetteria]

You're right. We (Czech) also doesn't remind that Czech is the best - because everybody knows it 😀

[@Safia91]

I am too german to listen to someone eating while talking.

[@MiaMerkur]

? Why is that German? Because Knigge said not to do so?

[@Safia91]

@@MiaMerkur because my inside organs get tickles from it. It is unbearable to watch. I don't know a lot about Knigge, so I don't think it's because of him.

[@andrereschke7888]

@@MiaMerkur Germans get aggressive from the sound of "Geschniefe"

[@michaelvonrautenberg2388]

@@MiaMerkur because Knigge was German

[@bertram5798]

Yep, seems rude somehow

[@-sephrin2260]

".... terrified that he will try to steal the election.".. Your baffled expression was priceless.

[@madrooky1398]

I mean it is mind boggling the circus going on there, and that even considering our own clown show.

[@michaelhuttig6596]

Trump stealing the election 😂😂😂😂😂 What a clown.

[@tilmanarchivar8945]

Regarding Traffic: You have often pedastrian zones or zones where just people who live there can go in and out. Especially in commercial zones, old town - just to have a recreational area. Outside the old town there is often more instead of less traffic in europe.

[@der_bruehl]

He is in a pedestrian zone in Bamberg, where cars are allowed to drive to a parking space... but no through traffic.

[@Vedran.]

Give the man time to finish his meal because he is obviously hungry, then interview him :D Greetings from Europe :D

[@Potatojiggle]

Nobody interviews him. He's speaking by himself to the camera. Every American I met is chewing and talking the same time. It's not a bad manner there.

[@Nordlicht05]

​​​@@Potatojiggleyep very different. In Japan it is bad manner if someone sees you 🤧. Alternative is hide. He often said he is a lot less ignorant now. The important part is I think do i accept it while in a another country or will I try to ignore it.

[@tobyk.4911]

7:10 the "student fee" that he mentions is not tuition but, for example, a big part of it pays for a public transport ticket for the whole semester, and there are some other contributions and "social fees".

[@grinsechen]

Yes you pay 300€ to access public transport in whole germany, get student discounts, get discounted meals at uni, have access to the library, fund student housimg and emergency welfare programs for students. Should the state do even more? Yes. But the deal is ok ;)

[@nettcologne9186]

The car you saw were Americans in a rental car who mistakenly drove into the pedestrian zone ;-)))

[@Muck006]

Americans should only be allowed to drive in Germany ... after making a german driver's license!

[@Rafaela_S.]

@@Muck006 Technically so should germans in the US. Problem is, if we as germans would visit the US, aside from the big cities we would need a car. Which normally isn't the case in Germany. The problem is that this can be used as leverage, in case germany would regulate that the US-License isn't valid for US tourists in Germany, the US could go the same way and rule that the German-License isn't valid in the US. So it's tricky.

[@catslikewitches1332]

@@Rafaela_S. For such things there is something called "international driver license"

[@Rafaela_S.]

@@catslikewitches1332 The international driver license isn't even a driver license, it's more like a standardized translation of your license. And isn't even usable worldwide. For example in Japan you still need a japanese translation of your license. If you want to drive with your non japanese license. For neither of these translations you need any test or proof that you know the driving rules of the country you travel to.

[@Bassalicious]

@@Muck006 "Das macht dann drei tausend Euro, bitte!"

[@aglaiacassata8675]

Hey Ryan, set up that post office box so we can send you Christmas sweets from Germany!!!

[@BeaBosse]

🤪🤪🤪

[@disarmedenemy]

and Leberkäse Brötchen, too😂

[@ClaraWesthoff-v1w]

Und Brezeln!!!

[@mushroom_of_doom2148]

Ryan *sees people walk around in casual clothes*: they are dessed so nice, in america you would see a lot more casual people mixed in

[@gentferdinand7443]

2:50 its called Leberkässemmel/Fleischkäsesemmel depends on where you get it but its the Same.. there are multiple Versions of it like with paprika and chilli or cheese

[@CatGerlach]

In some parts it's Fleischkäsbemme... 😂

[@sudynlj]

yeah. the city centers in germany are often pedestrian zones with very limited traffic (e.g. busses and trams are allowed and delivery for shops). just see them as a very large outdoor mall :D most often you'll find shops, restaurants and governmental buildings there.

[@NineBerry]

USA, whether we are a team or not depends on what you do on November 5th

[@Dialga-Palkia]

well said

[@davias1]

@9:30 It's a "Fußgängerzone"/pedestrian zone. Usually no cars are allowed there other than exceptions like dilvery cars in the early morning or fire fighter trucks etc.

[@bibermen]

0:19 I see it the same way! in the small Switzerland where I live, we have 4 languages and big differences in mentality for the area. We argue on a small scale but on a large scale we are a team. That's how I see it with all western countries. Best regards from Switzerland

[@mathildewesendonck7225]

Ryan, the „more middle“ you are in a German town, the less traffic you will have 😅. We call it pedestrian area. Usually some traffic is allowed until 10 a.m., so the shops can get deliveries 🚚 📦 But that’s about it. Other people need a „Sonderdurchfahrtsgenehmigung“, a special permit you can get from the town’s administration. I once got one when my severely handicapped grandma wanted to join a wedding downtown, I was allowed to drop her off in front of the town hall.

[@MrsStrawhatberry]

To me these people are dressed casually 😆 Nice is on a different level.

[@thomasgangl8990]

I studied at the University of Heidelberg in thr 90s (I'm German) and worked at a student's cafe where only students were hired. There were about 80 of us from 20 different countries. At a place like that you learn how stupid and wrong prejudices about people from other countries are. We were all the same, wanting to get our degrees and party hard the rest of the time. Best days of my life.

[@MajgnikuguluggeBamsidarub]

The reason for the free study is that these students usually establish a connection with Germany, thereby strengthening Germany's international connections and business relationships. This is one of the pillars of this country's success.

[@Muck006]

This has NOTHING to do with our success ... INVENTIONS - due to the ease of scientific education - have! Sadly the GLOBALISTS have thrown this all away by exporting our jobs to China.

[@Rafaela_S.]

Also there is a good chance, they stay in Germany. Statistically 38% of all international students that study in Germany are still in Germany 10 years after they finished studying. Which increases the amount of well educated people here.

[@etienne8110]

That s why so many countries teach and speak german. Oh wait... Not saying germany isn t trying, just that it is not on the level of major players.

[@Rafaela_S.]

​@@etienne8110 You know, Germany is up there. Largest destination country for students studying abroad in 2021: 1. USA: 833,000 Students 2. UK: 601,000 Students 3. Australia: 378,000 Students 4. Germany: 376,000 Students 5. Canada: 318,000 Students And you need to consider that these english speaking countries get a bonus for being english speaking, since you learn english in nearly every country in school cause it is the world language and people prefer to go to a country where they don't need to learn an additional language. Also some other interesting stats: Less than 20% of students stay in the UK beyond 5 years after graduating in the US even less than that. And as far as I know Germany isn't really trying to get international students.

[@MajgnikuguluggeBamsidarub]

@@etienne8110 Germans speak English pretty well, so there is no need for other nations to learn German. Even Americans who live in Germany learn German very slowly, because you can get along very well with English in Germany. And as far as the big players are concerned, the small country is only the third strongest economy in the world. I don't think third place is that bad.

[@desperadox7565]

This guy has studied history, he understands what's happening in America now, especially if he knows German history.

[@mr_ordinaryus]

Most cities have "traffic-calmed" or "pedestrians only" areas in the old town or city center.

[@desperadox7565]

The same team? The US isn't even in the same reality anymore. (At least half of you aren't)

[@MichaEl-rh1kv]

6:22 That is casual to most Europeans. 7:13 For students from outside of the EU it depends on the state they want to study in. In some cases there can be tuition fees of up to (I think) 2,000 Euro per semester.

[@MichaEl-rh1kv]

He eats a bun with a finger thick slice of (warm) "Fleischkäse" on it, which is a kind of meat loaf. The traditional German counterpart to a burger bun. Footage is mostly from Bamberg.

[@kermitfrosch6559]

delicious with sweet mustard 🤤🤤🤤

[@ub681904]

Not "german" but bavarian.

[@MichaEl-rh1kv]

@@ub681904 No, in Bavaria it would be "Leberkäse". And he seems also to eat in Bamberg, so Franconian if anything. ;)

[@mortis4724]

Leberkäse, wenn ich bitten darf 😅

[@drCox12]

@@kermitfrosch6559 A good Leberkäs doesn't need any mustard or - heaven forbid - ketchup. It's crisp-tender with its very own flavor, no need to daub it.

[@karl-heinzbrohme5890]

Staring at people is considered rude in Germany, too. Maybe we look at others more often because we are not scared to get in trouble immediately like in the US, but that's it.

[@sandraankenbrand]

Well, as a german who lived half her life abroad: the german stare is worldwide known... and its real!

[@karl-heinzbrohme5890]

@@sandraankenbrand Gut, weiß ich Bescheid. Sandra sagt, wir müssen das machen und es ist nicht unhöflich.

[@partybeu]

@@karl-heinzbrohme5890 Sandra versteht nicht, dass Sandra nun die amerikanischen Gewohnheiten adaptiert hat und Sandra deshalb jeden kurzen Blickkontakt als starren empfindet. Sandra...^^

[@germanchampion]

@@sandraankenbrand nonsense!

[@Nordlicht05]

​@@partybeuwe could exploit other nations stereotypes wich are to some degree true . 😅 I do this sometimes. Part of the family is russian russian not German russian. But the alcohol thing is boring. What i make if someone watches too long. Look directly into the eyes. Stare contest 😂

[@mucxlx]

Its not that big of a deal with the kitchen in a apartment. At least half of the time you can take the old kitchen for a couple of hundred bucks depends on the quality. And if you need a new one the cheapest ones are like 1.5-2k and its yours. And if you are broke there is a 2nd hand market and you sometimes get a busted one for free or very little money if you pick it up yourself because the old owner doesnt want to depose of it. Sure with an old fridge or old oven or sth.

[@severinesorensen6910]

There is no traffic because it is a shopping street called " Einkaufsstraße". Just shops. No cars aloud. People walking, sitting in Cafés or Restaurants. Its a street mostly find in the center of a City. Its like a s" shopping mall" outside 😂 Vehicles are only aloud early in the morning to delivery new stuffs for the shops. Even bikes are not aloud to drive through this street. Its fantastic and often the heart of a town.

[@Deer-Hirsch]

Nice to see some have value to Germany. Many Germans are very unhappy with Germany and the politics. But they forgot what we all have here. They is no perfect country.

[@steemlenn8797]

What is often forgotten with the "free tuition payed from taxes" is that the students still spend money in the city, creating jobs. And of course the hope for international students is that they stay in the region. But mostly the "Free" tuition is because higher education means higher income. It finances itself. (Though investment in pre-school has far better "interest", university is only a paltry 1,5% yearly or so, while early education is 7%. According to an OED study 10 years or so ago.)

[@kerouac2]

In France, yearly university tuition for residents is 175€ a year, but a couple of years ago, the rate for international students was jacked up to 2850€ a year.

[@jennyh4025]

And even that is cheap for many people in the USA.

[@Cp.Chaos707]

„don‘t worry i‘ll not talk about politiks today.“ Also me after 0:17 seconds:

[@fionafiona1146]

0:30 That's a cute sentiment, I'd love for "teams" to respect each others national sovereignty, territorial integrity, helth and infrastructure.

[@janpracht6662]

2:45 min He eats a breadroll with Leberkäs (actually, it's more the people in Bavaria than in Berlin or elsewhere who eat it). Leberkäs is a slice of delicate pig-meat, you can fry it or roast it in the oven. Leberkäs tastes best with a fried egg on top and a wheat beer (Weißbier). ❤👍

[@Trampelschrat]

Not just Bavaria, pretty much all the south.

[@Nicole-xy8bi]

Ryan becomes philosophical. 😉 Leberkäse and coffee, wow... that's a strange combination, but if he likes that , so why not. 🤔 Interesting Video.

[@e.albrecht4033]

You See the Bamberg pedestrian Zone. There in no Traffic at all. Only delivery vans are allowed to pass in the morning.

[@futurefox128]

This was so wholesome!

[@dksilber9500]

Great video. Saw the original video three years ago - nice reaction to it. Thank you.

[@Elfo_]

You can see that the guy in the original video lives in Germany, because he called it "Corona" and not "Covid".

[@Capt.-Nemo]

Very decent of the man.And is smart enough.

[@elenawiens4942]

Its amazing howany people on the comments mentioned his chewing. I agree, it is absolutely gross 😅 my poor German ears 😂 if you have to talk while eating, we usually will cover our mouths woth the hand. Noone needs to see the sludge in your mouth being pushed from side to side. And listen to the noises.

[@YaaramirVoid]

Most city or town or even village center's streets are restricted to be used by pedestrians (and sometimes Bikes) only and cars are only allowed in certain time windows for transporting goods, doing repairs, maintaining work etc (+ minor other reasons). It's very rare to see a car in a city center and mostly it's for a commercial or official reason.

[@Kref3]

I did not see a single person in the background who was not dressed casually. Then again thinking of what I saw in New Jersey at the Walmart, Germans are probably well dressed to go to bed.

[@utinamsemper]

🤣

[@LoFiAxolotl]

Dude is an oracle... he knew.... he knew.... gotta check out his more recent predictions

[@Sclero80]

...as for cars, in Europe in almost all city centers, especially the historic ones, are pedestrian islands, so cars enter only if they have a special permit, such as residents or traders! I don't know if I explained myself well! 😊

[@Why-D]

It is Leberkäs (literally liver cheese). It is basically a giant sausage, where you cut of a big slice, thick as a a steak and put it on a breadroll.

[@ViviNorthbell]

yaiks....

[@Sq20f]

6:10 Bro how would you dress more casual then them?? 😂 This is the most basic to leave the door!

[@yahouallavoix4512]

it's true, we like to directly look at people - yet, it usually is simply out of interest or curiosity... When you're being looked at, as a German you tend to ignore it and don't give a damn.. And if you're in kind of an experimental mood, you look back at them smiling and may get a smile from them. that's nice.

[@A.Lifecraft]

6:40 I don't know the exact location but in Germany we have two forms of streets that are not normally open to traffic. One ist "Spielstrasse" (gaming-road), that one we have in domestic areas, so you can drive up to your house, but you may only do so driving 5kph (3mph) and expecting children and pets running in front of your car. The other one you mostly find in city centers, called "Fussgängerzone" (pedestrian-zone), this is for people to take a shopping stroll without having to watch out for the dangers of car-traffic, also with these beautiful medieval districts where you want to put through a million tourists a day on tiny streets, you cannot have motorized traffic there. Usually you may only drive there if you have special permission, providing goods to shops and such.

[@uweinhamburg]

From time to time, officials (especially on the level of German states) ask the same question and after some research they find out the same thing - foreigners studying here contribute to the society more than they cost. Many have student jobs and pay into the social systems, many stay after their study and work in well paid jobs, some even marry German partners and stay for life and even start a business which after some time will employ locals.. It's a net win situation for the society as a whole. The model doesn't work when you treat universities like they are just businesses and have to make a profit. A bit similar to prisons or public transport... You just have to set priorities!!

[@Karl-Walter]

Fun fact: You don't have to go to Bavaria to get a "Leberkäsesemmel" for breakfast, it's available almost anywhere in Germany.

[@TheFeldhamster]

Who tf eats Leberkäse for breakfast, though? I'm Austrian, with roots and extended family in Germany, I don't know anyone who'd eat Leberkäse for breakfast. That's a lunch or a dinner or at best a Brotzeit. But not breakfast.

[@goranvizinger9819]

That's called "Breakfast for Champions"!!😂😅😂😅 By far the best way to kick off your day! Greetings from Germany

[@ErnstFritsch]

@@TheFeldhamster 250 g warm Leberkäse and a Hefeweizen. What better breakfast is there? :-D

[@merolie]

You‘d be hard pressed to find that kind of food in Hamburg, I assure you 😅

[@propylaeen]

Can't help have to like from the first second.

[@sabineausmg9543]

All German city centers have pedestrian zones where motorized vehicles are not allowed. An exception are vehicles that deliver to shops in the city center. These are allowed to drive there, but only for a limited time in the morning. For this reason, there are parking garages and parking lots outside the pedestrian zones.

[@martinajurickova5750]

European cities have pedesterian zones, usually in historical centres where cars are not allowed, except maybe for supplying shops in the area in certain hours

[@joaomarreiros4906]

Has a half German, grandpa taught me not looking directly at a person seems like you are suspiciously observing the other person, and that makes you look like a creep. Not to mean you go around staring at people like some voyeur, you are just direct and assert your "presence".

[@CodeNascher_]

he's eating Leberkäs. basically a loaf of hotdog meat baked in a rectangular loaf pan, sliced on a bread roll.

[@CabinFever52]

Comparable to American bologna.

[@voyance4elle]

very very different from hot dog meat! Tastes totally different and the texture is way denser and the colour more red/intense. Completely different food.

[@CodeNascher_]

@@voyance4elle i assume you dont know what "basically" means. in this context, it means it's almost the same, but not quite. never said it was literally the same. but with my analogy, the simple-minded american has a general idea of the product.

[@StefSchWi]

a difference to the US is the size of everything. Everyime I visit the US I wonder why all streets and roads are so big and wide, even in small towns. I think the reason is that there is so much space in the States. The reason why you see so few cars is that the guy is in a pedestrian zone where almost no cars are allowed. Outside this pedestrian zones there is more traffic s in America, I presume. and due to the speed limits in the US driving in the States is much more relaxing.

[@ChristineMoelkner]

Hi Ryan, he ist eating a "Leberkäs-Brötchen". There ist No liver and no cheese in it despite the name. Its made out of pork, a bavarian speciality. By-the-way, I really apreciate your thoughts and (very interesting) comments about the Videos. So I am also interested in other culture and this is a way for me to take a little look at American culture. Although I know its the thoughts of one person. Thanks for this Channel.

[@Holzauge831]

If you don‘t know ˋNalf since now, you have to watch his interesting and lucky Videos. He is living in Germany i think about 10 years. He came for playing football as a professional in the town of Schwäbisch Hall in Baden Württemberg. He even made a film about his time here.

[@Xalinai]

Sunday in a pedestrian zone - walking around, window shopping, finding a fine rerstaurant for lunch or a nice café for aftrenoon coffee and cake. Cars stay outside ir in underground parking (you can see the pedestrian entrance to the garage in on scene).

[@RedNici]

It's downtown Bamberg, there is a Fußgängerzone, Pedestrian zone, in the center of the town.

[@Jan-i-tor]

Yes i see us in the same team as well and i hope there will be more people like Ryan in the US who want to learn more about their teammates! Only then we can grow as true friends and allies. The world around the West is getting harsher for us, we need to stick together, this time on the same side!

[@sandrakarls8466]

Nalf has a pretty good channel! it is worth watching him! A few weeks ago you watched a video about American Football in Germany! I recomended you to check him out!! But he has very good opinions about Germany and his home country America!!! And how he sees a lot of things!! Nice video, Ryan!! Thank you!

[@Luxormeister]

Don't worry about it coming across as some form of racist or discriminatory. It is simply a fact that the time it takes before it is socially considered inappropriate when looking at someone is way higher in Germany compared to the UK or the US. Looking at someone for a few seconds is not considered staring, only when you hit like 20 seconds would it start. My British girlfriend had a real culture shock the first time and felt like everyone was staring at her and I was staring at them. We're Germans, we were just looking at passers-by. XD

[@pallmall1991]

Bamberg is half an hour by car from my place. I worked there for two years. Is a nice middle sized city. And in the historic parts there is mostly less to none traffic. If you believe in yourself it is always easy to start over again. That's at least what I experienced. But our systems tell us and make us believe the exact opposite. Have a good one! ✌🏻 And don't forget Vollker! 😉

[@Jimo1956]

Lack of cars etc. 1) As he mentions at 09:17 he's in Bamberg on a Sunday. Northern Bavaria/Franconia. Except for Restaurants etc. pretty much every other shop, supermarket etc. is closed by law on a Sunday, also on some holidays. If you watch closely no shops are open when he filmed. 2) Many of especially the older towns in Germany have parts of the town centre as pedestrian zones. No cars are allowed or limited. Even delivery traffic restricted. Where I live (Ansbach, Bavaria) the laws for our town centre were just changed yesterday. Delivery traffic is now only permitted from 4:00 p.m until 10:30 a.m. People walking around on a Sunday are either folks having their sunday stroll, tourists, or as my wife sometimes says doing a "window shopping."

[@Sat-Man-Alpha]

Nearly every German city has an only pedestrian zone in its center..,,pedestrians and bikes, no cars just for delivery to the shops…..🇩🇪

[@Julie-qc8cd]

What a cool dude

[@saihsbaxton5979]

I couldnt find a comment about the food so here it goes: The food he's eating is called Leberkäsesemmel, in raw (which is not recommendet to eat) it is a very fine pork paste with mild spices and will be baked until it forms a crust and get's more consistency. Mostly the big loaf of baked paste will then get sliced while it's hot and put into a bun (i call the white bread which is not sweet and has a crust a bun and dont know if this is correct). The ideal sizze of one slice is exaktly as thick as one half of the bun. If it sounds like something that could be too dry you should know that a fresh slice is still a bit moist and has this salty taste on the crust and if you rly want something ontop of that than consider the traditional way of using "spicy mustard" or "sweet mustard" which might be hard to find in other countrys. Most natives would consider it as a breaking of foodtradition to use ketchup or any other sauce on top. The right amount of sauce is exactly one tea spoon full which will be splashed on the Leberkäs slice and than spread with the spoon. If you got to much Leberkäs for yourself than don't worry about it because it can be served cold in thiner slices as a topping or be mixed as small pieces into salads and whatever dish you want. Just don't keep it warm for longer period of time or reheat it as it's own dish. That's all you need to know about it.

[@NateLawson]

I just spent a few days with Seth in Berlin a couple weeks ago. He's a great guy and very knowledgeable about Berlin and history. We had a great time and are releasing a colab video in the coming weeks.

[@emiliajojo5703]

In reality,barely anything changes in US politics,no need to be scared or hopeful.southpark nailed it.

[@DeNekx]

Yeah it is a pedestrian Area with Shops and Restaurants,Bakerys and Bars. Shops are mostly closed on Sundays. Sundays are RestDays in Germany. Most Germans go for a Walk,go to Restaurants, Markets or relax at Home or vistiing Family. But it is not only in Germany, alot of Europeans doing it the same Way.

[@Sclero80]

If I were you I would think about it for your children! You would come out of it without debts! Plus you give them a huge opportunity to be multilingual! 😅 without considering the future medical expenses that could come! then in Germany everyone speaks English, integrating is not that difficult, especially if you study the language a bit before leaving! here we say WHERE THE WILL IS, THERE'S A WAY

[@horsthelge2336]

....."you gotta install a kitchen"..was the BEST pun! SOOOO true!!!

[@bearli9786]

Hi….you were wondering what he eats. This is a Leberkäsesemmel…translates to a roll with a hearty slice of livercheese. But there is no liver or cheese in it. Its a form of very fluffy meatpie. And if you you know how it tastes you would be crazy to get it. Best whishes

thats not a road its a walking road only for people not cars most of the cities in germany u cant drove a car in the center of the city

[@svenpedersen9140]

I whent to the original video and liked it to. This guy is just being honest (and dare I say very smart). You can see he is not lying when he talks or tries to get views

[@sandraankenbrand]

Ryan, they are dressed casually, wearing Jeans... that's leisure wear! He is propably eating "Leberkäse" as bavarian speciality

[@RaoulKunz1]

I really love Ryan's comment on how well put together everyone is sartorially and I'm sitting here in front of my PC in my dressing gown after a spending my work days in a suit (proper three-piece, I don`t need to wear "uniform" of navy and grey two-piece, heck I'm a bespoke shoemaker, needn't to a suit to begin with) and moaning about how *overly casual* everyone is... here in Germany... perspective I guess... though it probably just means I'm horribly vain and/or "extra". 🤣😅 Best regards Raoul G. Kunz

[@i-klaus]

“There are no passengers on spaceship earth - only crew!” Richard Buckminster Fuller (American architect, constructor, designer, philosopher, writer).

[@Jan-i-tor]

Yes we Germans stare at people but its not only immigrants, we stare at each other too! One reason is curiosity but we are shy and cant do good facial communication. The other reason we are checking if anybody isnt obtaining the rules. Then we will judge the person xD

[@darlenealderson5250]

😂

[@baum7des7lebens7]

Many immigrants come to Germany from cultures where it is normal to stare someone down. As a woman I get that a lot and it's scary. I wouldn't say Germans stare worse.

[@emiliajojo5703]

US military:healthcare and education socialised.😂

[@beldin2987]

The army is a communist organisation, that why Trump hates all the generals so much and wants those that Hitler had 😂🤣

[@rogerk6180]

The communist army 😂😂😂😂😂

[@uliwehner]

paid for in blood, though.

[@emiliajojo5703]

@@uliwehner only a very small percentage, most never are in combat,a good thing.

[@Lemper971]

The middle of the city is usually the oldest part. Buildings are more vulnerable because of old buildingmaterial. keeping cars out of the citycenter or have less traffic is also good for the environtment, less noise, less accidents, more space for walking, biking :)

[@slug9181]

oh btw.. if its asphalt roads.. its for definately made for vehicles... if its cobblestone or bricklayers.... its very likely to be a pedestrian area cars and trucks there are usually only allowed for deliveries up to like 5 or 8mph

[@Freiya2011]

It was a "Leberkäse" - which is finely minced meat, herbs, salt, ...baked in the oven and then cut into thick slices - kind of finely minced meat loaf. You eat it in a bread roll, or with the infamous "sauerkraut"! 😂 (a grumpy German is a sourKraut!😉) and of course a nice, cool, freshly drafted beer!

[@peterhausmann5718]

his newest - Four Years Living in Germany | My Thoughts, Experiences, and Advice | Life Update

[@prototype014]

Experience in Germany in terms of "friendly atmosphere" is very varied.

[@Twelwanger]

2:57 It is Leberkäse. Baked block of pork sausage sliced about 1cm thick yummy.