Hi, how can you tell if you are from Germany?

Question

Arme Sodiers, who where in Germany, can tell you rigth away,just by looking at you

Answer 1

I'm a German myself, and I can tell you what G.I.s told me: You recognize a German by his sincere and very strong face expression, and by the way we shake hands.

I must admit that that's true. Americans smile FIRST, then think it over. Germans NEVER smile at first glance.

Answer 2

If you speak German the odds are good you are from Germany. (or maybe Austria or Switzerland)

Answer 3

Germans have no particular appearance.

If someone claims he can say that by just

looking at the person he's obviously not

been tested yet.

Answer 4

lol...i heard too many people say it the other way around, in Europe u can spot out an american out of 10000 Europeans.

lol i guess there are typical features some germans have, for example i think older german tourist you could always spot out with the sandals and white tennis socks on, with their wallet hanging around their neck and a sun hat on... lol

Answer 5

I live in Germany and I feel like I can spot other Americans here, but you really can't tell the difference just by looking.  It's the clothes they/we wear and hairstyles and such that give it away.

Answer 6

There are certain general features that some Germans have but not all Germans can be identified that way. I am American and when I travel Europe...I am not identified as an American...Some Germans look very German and some dont