What do you think about Germany...?

Question

...and the German people? I am from Germany and I would like to find out what people in other countries think about us.

Thanks for all answers!

Answer 1

never really thought about it

Answer 2

Why would you care about that? Do you think anyone here in the USA cares about what other Nations think about us?

Answer 3

i am a UK resident and over recent years have aquired an interest in all things german, from the language to the general attitude, i think i could have an admiration for the german people, so i'm planning to go there either next year or the following year, i'd like to learn at least some of the language before i go.

Answer 4

i mean its just like us americans some are nice and some are annoying it doesnt matter what nationality you are it matters how you act

Answer 5

Deutschland uber als...

Answer 6

You have the best beer in the world...Octoberfest is great including the parades but your sense of humor sucks in addition to most of the conspiracy theories that float around about the US and 9/11. Bavaria and the romantic road are breathtaking...the mountains getting up to the eagles nest and hairpin turns scared the h**l out of this texas girl.

Answer 7

I love the country - I speak the language and spent twelve months in Bremerhaven working. Your people made me very welcome.

Answer 8

i hate germany even though im a friend of a german . every german hates jews

my mom is a jew

Answer 9

Germany is special to me, because of my Oma. My whole life, I heard that Germany is beautiful, clean and wonderful.

I took the chance to study aboard in Heidelberg, which I'm still doing and will return back to the States next month. I feel sad that I have to leave this wonderful country.

Anyways, Heidelberg is absolutely beautiful and... romantic!

I can see why this city has huge influx of tourists. The delicious food, nice and friendly Germans, exciting museums, the castle, lovely architecture and an international atmosphere makes me want to say:

Ich hab' mein Herz in Heidelberg verloren!

I love Germany so much that I'm going to try my best to get a master degree here. I have already found three schools that I will apply to. Wish me luck!

Answer 10

Bamma say dark beer. Bamma say big women. Bamma say sour krauts. Bamma say food. Bamma say Oktoberfest. Bamma say that all. Bamma otta know.

Answer 11

I live in Germany fro 7 ys. and got married to a German. I live in the south west and people are really open and friendly here. I like the climate, got easily used to the food (I am Italian) and never felt unwelcome.

As my husband was still living in the north I had a feeling people were less open there, rather introverted.

besides this: Germany was up to my prejudice in terms of organisation and efficiency and cities are nice (more green area and less polluted than Italian ones). Also I do not like a lot driving, but traffic here is less wild than in Italy ;-)

Answer 12

Well I have never been to GERMANY but I am a quarter German, I take great interest  in anything that is German. I am from the USA and would like to speak the language and maybe some day go to Germany,

Answer 13

You guys know music.

Answer 14

I'm going to Germany in August! I'm quite excited because I've never been there before! =)

I don't know what to say about your country since I've never been there but I've met a lot of German people and they're very nice. Oh, and I love the language! Tschüs!

Answer 15

well, I went to school in Salzburg and new alot of German people. I like them.

Some times they come of as harsh and abrasive here in the US, but I think its just depends on the individual

Answer 16

I haven't been to Germany since 1993, but I still remember it clearly. The people were very friendly--most wanted to practice speaking English with me, even though I went there to practice what little German I knew! The area in Germany is beautiful--I went to Roethenberg, Bensheim, Frankfort, and Heidelberg. I wish I could go back there again, but I just can't afford it at this time.

P.S. MOST of us Americans realize that n**i Germany and present-day Germany are two different things. . . those that know anything about modern politics, anyways.

Answer 17

UK here.  I think German people are clever, well educated and stylish.

I like that they are an old nation and are aware of their place amongst the European peoples.

I always like to find with German people that the image of them is always wrong.  They have a wonderful sense of humour and are charming and generous hosts.

I also like that their country is clean and welcoming...though I have not seen nearly enough of it.

Answer 18

My hubby was posted to Germany we spent 3 years there .

We loved it .The food was to die for and the people were

the nicest ever. I am Canadian. in other words Germany stood up to our expectations

Answer 19

I believe that you are all awesome and i have a weird obession with studing your country and culture and language and counting down the day until i can actually meet one and go the your country

-USA

Answer 20

I would LOVE to go to germany!! From what we've seen it looks alot like Pennsylvania (which i guess is why there is ALOT of germans here!!) both me and my husband are from german heritages.  It is definetly at the top of our list of places to visit!!! Just need to learn some german first because i don't wanna be a rude tourist who expects everyone to speak english!!!

Answer 21

I'm originally from Germany as well, but have lived in So. Cal for 25 years.  When I first moved here and people found out where I came from I would most often be called a n**i and get the n**i Salute.....and I was only 11 years old!  It's true!  People were shockingly ignorant and only knew one thing, one side of Germany, and conveniently seemed to ignore some of the reather unflattering US history (we all know what I'm talking about...no need to re-hash).  For calling itself a "melting" pot, I found the US very intolerant, narrow minded and ignorant.  In fact a sixth grade teacher informed me that German is the language of war -funny, I thought it was the language of science and technology....and don't forget....this is California!...In the 80's!!!!  Not the mid-west in the 50's!  Kids are taught very little about foreign countries and at the same time are taught, literally, that the US is the greatest country in the world....and this this is where the "free" people live (whatever that means....funny, I never felt less free to express my opinions).

I've noticed a bit of a change, though, over the last several years, and especially since the World Cup, and to some degree the Pope and the World Youth day.  More and more people are telling me that they have either been to Germany and loved it, are planning a trip to Germany, or really really want to go some time soon.  The attitudes towards Germans are chaninging.  In fact, I saw some interviews on TV during the WM and americans were actually saying that in a way they felt like they hadn't been taught the truth about Germany and Germans.  One guy was really upset to find out that the Superbowl in fact is NOT the world's most watched sporting event.  He, a lifelong football fan, admitted that the Superbowl was nothing in comparison to what he was experiencing in Germany.  So, I think that although Americans always liked germans once they got to know them and the country (rather than relying on the propaganda....americans don't get to travel as much as the average european, after all)....the stereotypes and perceptions are changing on a broader scope even among people who have never been to Germany and/or have had little exposure to the culture.

So, to wrap it up, Americans like Germany more than ever.  And hey, a major European economy with a woman at the helm!  What's not to like?

Answer 22

I love it a lot :)

And i often miss it .

If i would not live so happy here  in the USA , i would go back.

Answer 23

i love it!

even though im just a teenager, ive been there a lot and to be honest, i loved every minute of it lol the people were so nice, i was scared at first because i didnt speak german AT ALL (except words like "no" or "thank you" lol) but after a couple days, i was in the shopping centers on my own because most cashiers spoke english and i memorized the place lol everything is so clean and pretty there.. AND my family lived a couple blocks down from H&M!!

Answer 24

They make really good cars and despite the hiccup with the past Germans help with the global economy.

Answer 25

I'm from Canada and I think Germany is pretty cool. I like the fact that stuff is built of quality there, and that most people know how to actually drive and follow traffic laws. All the most efficient machines seems to come out of there to. The only thing I don't really think is so great is your language, specifically nouns. You need more words lol.

Take Überschallgeschwindigkeitsflugzeug for example, wouldn't it be easier to just invent a new word for the device, rather than cramming a whole definition into a "word"?

Also, I don't think Neuter, Masculin, and Feminin is all that necessary, but then again, this is coming from an English speaker.

Answer 26

Ich denke, daß Deutschland groß ist!

Answer 27

i too is from Deutschland,but i was born on the airbase in Bitburg so i don't know if i am German or American. Personally, i love Germany, and their people. My mom spent her whole life in Germany. I also love their foods because they intergate foods from different country's around them. And if you ask me what my fave food is from Germany i will say GOULASCH.