16 Things NOT to Do in GERMANY!

16 Things NOT to do in Germany! Here are some big DON'Ts in Germany. Some of them are serious while others are pretty funny. Let us know your thoughts on these things you should not do in Germany! :)

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Don't #1
00:55 - Don't #2
1:23 - Don't #3
01:39 - Don't #4
02:19 - Don't #5
02:45 - Don't #6
03:39 - Don't #7
04:07 - Don't #8
04:48 - Don't Forget to LIKE this Video! :)
05:29 - Don't #9
05:45 - Don't #10
06:03 - Don't #11
06:46 - Don't #12
07:27 - Don't #13
07:58 - Don't #14
09:00 - Don't #15
09:26 - Don't #16
10:17 - What else should you NOT do?
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[DeanaandPhil]

Here are some big DON'Ts in Germany! Some of them are serious while others are pretty funny. 😊 Please note, these things are not limited to Germany. A LOT of other countries and cultures share similarities! Are any of these things common in your country? Let us know if there are any other major things not to do in Germany! 🤗💜

[nia]

disrespecting the quiet hours?
RUHESTÖRUNG, ANZEIGE IST RAUS.

[amiki]

In Germany we don't say "Goodbye", wir klatschen auf die Oberschenkel mit einem lauten und bleiben noch eine Stunde länger.

[valsorrell]

My dad was working in Germany for some years and when I visited he said that if you are browsing in a shop it’s very important to say thank you to the staff when leaving, even if you haven’t bought anything. I still do that to this day whatever country I’m in.

[Aarongoldfein_]

To sing the full version of the "Deutschlandlied" is not forbidden. But only the third verse is the national Anthem. So you can sing everything of that song without getting into trouble

[worldwidecatvods]

"Things to not do in Germany"
Me, german: Yes, I need this information

[MrSivo]

in germany we don’t say “ouch” when we slip and fall on the ice. we say “Ab 7 Uhr besteht Räum- und Streupflicht, ich werde Sie verklagen!” and i think that’s beautiful.

[xaviermillar]

The “quiet hours” are a real thing, especially in smaller towns. I was at a small bar in Germany one evening in the middle of the summer. Even though the heat was stifling (AC is almost non-existent in many places) the bar could not open it’s windows because it was located near/ not far from houses where people lived (and need to sleep).

[KoenigKoppi]

Ich finde das Video absolut spitze! Da wird uns Deutschen auch irgendwie so der Spiegel vorgehalten, dass man selber über sich lachen muss. Kleine Anmerkung zu den Geburtstagsglückwünschen: Vorher Gratulieren ist nicht gut, wenn man den Geburtstag aber vergessen hat, ist es OK danach zu gratulieren. Man sagt, dann : "Alles Gute nachträglich!" Gar nichts zu sagen wäre sogar etwas unhöflich glaube ich.

[kaddhorino]

Zum Thema Pfand: Wenn man seine Dose oder Flasche nicht mitnehmen will, stellt man sie IMMER neben den Mülleimer. Dann kann sie der nächste Pfandsammler leichter mitnehmen.

[DasAlienpunk]

Niemals über eine Straße oder eine rote Ampel gehen wenn ein Kind in der Nähe ist. Du kannst es abschätzen, das Kind aber nicht.

[ChrisEvans-jrwm]

The Mittagsruhe ( be quiet at lunchtime) is also very important in Germany. There are exceptions to this rule/ law but basically all your neighbors that can hear your noise during lunchtime have to agree to it. When I was 18 and had my first German apartment, I got an official roster of all the neighbors that agreed to allow me, the new neighbor to make noise during lunchtime, at least during my move in time. So about a week, I had the permission to be loud during lunchtime. At the time I thought it was a weird but nice gesture. After living in Germany for a while, I really appreciate that one my neighbors went totally out of his way to accommodate me, the new guy in the neighborhood.

[kariLeeJan]

I have a pen pal from Germany. We have been writing to each other for over 30 years. I got to meet her when we traveled to Europe to see our daughter and son-in-law who were living in Vienna, Austria. I enjoyed this video and was glad to know about the birthday thing since my German friend and I wish our family members Happy Birthday. We always take off our shoes when entering our house and did so when we visited my friend at her house in Germany. I’m so glad we didn’t make that mistake by wearing our shoes in her house. Since I still communicate with my German friend quite often I like to learn cultural things so as to not offend her or her family. Your videos help a lot. Thanks!

[stufyfet]

Germany be like: Thank you for surviving Deutsche Bahn

[kennikitty]

This is how german I am: I wait for my traffic lights to turn green for me before crossing the street alone at 3am.

[lalida]

Grew up Asian in America. It used to be very awkward to ask people to take their shoes off in the house, but over the years, it has become less of a big deal to people. I think people are more culturally sensitive now. Also, it keeps the house clean. We had an American neighbor who converted. She changed the carpets and realized the best thing to keep them clean was to stop wearing shoes in the house so she started doing it too.

[carrotcakes]

My dad's from Germany and my mom is from America and I'm trying to learn more about my father's culture so thank you so much for making this video

[nilon]

When in Germany always put your "Warentrenner" on the "Kassenband"!!!

[zkukii]

German: *in the title*

Germans: Ein Land, Ein Reich, ein Kommentarbereich

[mariadopico]

Thank you for the informative video to you both. I went to Hamburg Germany for the first time last August and found that I was able to get some free water in my hotel ( well I stayed in a rather expensive lovely hotel) and I was not asked to take my shoes off while I was visiting my German friends. Love all your videos.