Habits You Will Pick Up In Germany

In this Germany vs Canada Comparison video, we talk about some of the habits people develop during their time abroad as an expat living in Germany. If you're a foreign tourist or have done an exchange to Germany (or anywhere really) and developed a culture related habit, tell me about it in the comments. What German habits are there that foreigners struggle to cope with somtimes?
Are there German habits you lost when you moved to the USA or another country? Let us know!

We'll also talk about Germany Canada differences and similarities when it comes to habits since our friend Jesselyn is Canadian. There is so much culture and perspective to explore, one could find out more about it while living in Germany for the rest of their lives. Learn about life in the wonderful land of beer and bread.Take your boyfriend or girlfriend, see what Deutschland offers in the sense of culture shocks, German habits and customs, German eating habits, German food habits, German drinking habits and much more. Also, don't forget to Get Germanized!

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[eamoneamons]

One habit that I picked up from Germany, well Berlin to be specific : Wait for the red (pedestrian) light to turn to green before you cross the road, even if there is no car around. 🤣

[gracielabonilla]

I think the people that lives in hot climates tends to speak louder because you get to spend great amount of time outside the house where there's a lot of noise from everyday life you has to compite with your sorrounding contrary to colder climates where people are inside the buildings for longer periods of time closer to each other so there's no need to higher your voice to be heard...
I guess

[moz_autumn]

I'm a newbie to the German culture, it will be interesting to learn the habits I might pick up as the time goes by.

[kurtj]

Oh man, I didn't realize the 'mm' thing until you said that. It makes so much sense now!! The small talk thing/over friendliness was never my thing unless a person was my friend. Hilarious.

[starfox]

Haha this is great. I’m 35 years old. I have German and Finnish ancestry in me and this explains a lot. I hate small talk, silence is fine with me. Jay walking is a big no no, assigned seats and stuff like “rules” I just do them mostly, like assigned seats. I sit there just because so lol. Yes I’m quiet in public, don’t slam doors, etc. Great videos, keep up the good work.

[schnitzelrockmonster]

I found this video very interesting. I realized I have a few of these habits and I haven’t visited Germany ever. Some of the habits are similar to ones in New York. Also I’m glad you included drone shots, they look amazing! Nice job on the video!

[blindbookworm]

“I’ve noticed that small talk isn’t common.”
Get Germanized: “You haven’t met my dad.”
LOL!!!

[sharonmason]

LOL...yes experiencing stepping into the red brick bike lanes in Berlin and how I was taking my life in my hands doing it. Jesse had to teach me a lot on how to behave!

[MienemLeben]

🤔 I’m second generation American (Grandfather from Germany-North Rhineland). He was never keen on small talk. Now, I understand it was just a culture thing. He would engage in some chit chat with his friends but not often.

[sarahhenry]

Funny, that I have a lot of these habits as well. Maybe it's a "gift" from the Mennonite side of the family. Speaking of habits picked up when you move, Alaska isn't a different country than the rest of America, but it might as well be. Alaskans do small talk, but it's because they are usually genuinely interested and would be more than happy to talk about whatever, we are a very friendly people overall. I'm certainly a lot more helpful and willing to stop for a stranger than I would have been in Florida. The other day I not only stopped for a man on the side of the road waving a sign in a "help m"e kind of way, but I turned off the freeway to flip around and make sure he was okay. Then when he said he needed gas but didn't want to buy a gas can (he was hoping to find someone with a can of gas already), I went to the gas station, bought one, put gas in it, and went back. Thankfully he had found help by then. I never would have done that in Fl.

[jaymzx]

I couldn't help but notice the festival bracelets. My first trip to Germany was for Wacken and Nord Open Air last year. It was canceled this year, sadly, but I'm hoping to return next year. I had a great time and met many wonderful people.
One thing I quickly discovered is that no matter how much you think you have basic German language figured out, as soon as a native speaker begins talking, you feel like a deer caught in headlights. I hope to become more proficient by next year and your channel is helping a lot.

[craftycreek]

I lived there in my early childhood, I picked up a couple of habits apparently. Especially the “Hmm/mmm” thing and I don’t really do small talk much.

[LiebeNachDland]

Hey, das Auto der Gedanken ist hier zurück. Great drone shots throughout as well.

[TiffanyHallmark]

Another great car thoughts video. Vielen Dank

[kenardturner]

I live in the Midwest of the United States, mainly North Dakota and Minnesota. There are many German traditions that are still observed. There is still an accent even 3 to 4 generations later, because they haven't left the area. They sound like there grandparents, Oma and Opa, or even their great grandparents.

[javirettig]

As a Chilean living in Germany, I can confirm!

[doreenfarley]

I didn't know about the mmm thing. I will always listen for that now. Great video guys.😄😊

[kenschatz]

No small talk and a preference to serious subjects! My German roots are definitely expressed via this trait.

[Sparklywonderfun]

As an American, I hate small talk. It never feels genuine and it feels forced. Just my opinion

[macewindow]

Yeah definitely picked a bunch of those learning German in München, but as for local dialect, no. Atleast not at my level since im only B1, but I guess the longer you try to learn Bayerisch, the easier to understand like anything. Right now Bayerisch sounds like something other than German. Sure other parts of Germany have their dialect but what do i know, probably similar either way.