Lol, I don't know why do you find this. I'm since 10 years in Germany and I can agree to everything that he said. Except the part about the air conditioner. Because I think that is not needed here. It's cold whole year anyway. Additionally I would like to add the point about the getting a flat in Germany. The renters are doing a casting and for a foreigner without work that would like to begin the new life in Germany it's almost impossible to get chosen.
True. Many pregnant women from elsewhere do come to Germany to give a birth and then get full social aids at once as if they would have lived here for 20 years! Pregnancy as a passport!
„free“ health care? I pay several hundreds of Euros each month so the health care system works. I wouldn‘t call it „FREE“ unless you don’t have a job and don’t have to pay anything.
In Germany there‘s a difference between taxes and so-called social contributions. I didn’t state that I wasn’t happy, did I? I just explained that free is the wrong word for what it is.
This video is making my blood boil whilst watching. I lived in Germany as an American soldier for 4 years and never saw any dog droppings in any streets. After leaving the military, i lived in Augsburg for 6 years and never saw the things you're rambling about. Nurnburg, Ulm, Stuggart, Frankfurt etc. the negative things things you've mentioned, i have seen and experience in America and Bristol England
Every situation mentioned here can be subjective and depends probably where you might be living. I am an African woman living in Germany for a couple of years now. I don't remember having faced any racism. Network also depend what package you have chosen. All has to do with what you are paying. Fast internet costs higher than average, etc. I think in general every country has its hustles. It's better not to compare countries as you might get frustrated.
I work for Vodafone and we here in germany have the nost expensive internet in the world and not even the fastest, by far. And Racism tends to be less in Cities and more so in areas were there generally are only germans and they’ve basically never met anyone black, some are just cautious becuase they don’t know you, but others are plainly racist. It happens in Cities too don’t get me wrong. But overall I have ssem more racism towards Middle eastern people than to us blacks, but yeah you could live in germany and never experience racism, it’s possible
@DonnellOkaforI mean it's somewhat NATO fault for bombing Middle East and destabilizing Africa and Middle East for decades, now they're shocked people are fleeing their homelands to Europe to seek a new life. It's more of cause and affect and something NATO refuses to acknowledge. This coming from American
Regarding racism against Africans, I think young men have it far worse than women and older men because there are so many young men from Africa here who are supposed to send money to their families and find out there is no legal way for them to work. As a result, any young African man will often be stereotyped as a fake asylum seeker and pot dealer (or worse), even if they are just a tourist.
All you have to do is;don't stay in Germany.Any part of the world;half is good,half is bad.I am a Filipina;I had my driver's license in Germany.I attended classes,had my driving lessons,took the examination both theoretical and practical.I had bad experiences too.I am 67 years old now and I treasure the nice memories of Europe especially Germany.I am grateful and thankful that I saw the other side of the world.PEACE!
Correct po . Lahat naman cguro post bad and good side I’m planning now to work in Germany my target this year to the beautiful Germany. Ingat po always kabayan . Love lots !
@@MohamedAdel-M007I recently returned to the US from Germany. There are a lot of immigrants there, from all over. Two of the cabdrivers I rode with were from Morocco. Friendly, and respectful towards me, another old-lady tourist. Germany has a labor shortage in the tech industries, and may offer visa incentives to immigrants with IT skills. There's a lot of information online about different immigrants' experiences with life in Germany, also a large Arab community. Take a short trip there, see what you think. Good luck!
I’m from Malaysia Chinese visiting Munich on last November. The local immigration security officer is very polite. When I need buy a train ticket, another local security officer also help me with my buying train ticket 🎫👍🏻
Yes, that is very true. Germans are a very reserved culture. So they come across as unfriendly. I am an asian-born German citizen. I love Germany even when the weather is a bit cold for so many months. It is not easy to make friends with Germans. But once you get to know them, they are nice and genuine.
I would say Racism is unfortunately everywhere, it mostly depends on our personal experiences, i still hear people getting serious racism in germany, however i had minor experiences
@@clairechloe5294 probably you live in a big city , for me as an Asian , i have experiened Racism often 😅 , in my previous work place , ppl greet me be ching chong and "get the fuck back to where you're from" in German language , i dont really hate germany but it left a very bad feeling for me
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As a black British woman living in Germany-the ppl at auslanderbehurder-(sorry for spelling)were so kind and helpful. The weather is beautiful in summer. No freezing cold wind like in Liverpool. There is never any dog mess where i live (Frankfurt)the streets are very clean here. I made some wonderful German friends. Everywhere has downsides but there is a lot worse places to live
exactly tell them I never experienced any racism until now they are just fed up it is full up so the frustration is being felt I don’t blame them it’s an invasion
Germany isn't racist like uk in my opinion, what Germany did this guy visit? there could be some dirty streets, but Germany is alot cleaner than almost every town and city in uk
@@daphnejager1142invasion? The European countries cause conflict and wars in developing countries to steal resources you as I use every day and have the nerve to act shocked when those same people flee the famine and poverty that they have caused. Then the politicians ofcourse blame them because they know the Germans will eat it up. But they don’t even know the politicians have stolen more money from their own people than immigrants ever will form the next 500 years. People really need to think and read before they let politicians control their brains.
smoking: when have you visit Germany, in the 80´s? Yes, there were many smokers in the past, but this changed in the last two decades. We have learned about the health risks of smoking like every other country. Poo of dogs: Allright, we love our dogs very, very much and and are very friendly with our beloved favorite friends! Racism: We have a very high level of foreign crime. Would you like this in your homecountry?
My mother was very blunt. She shared her opinion. She wasn't friends with anyone in her building. I lived in Hanau from 72 to 96 and can't remember needing air conditioning. 😊
1) I can't believe that internet connection is worse than my country 2) EU citizen , I don't need immigration office 3) Already have many German friends, also nearby countries . Moreover, speak German fluently, besides vocabulary , and in the end, there are not only Germans living there 4-10) same as number 1. EU I LOVE YOU !!!! SO EU'S DRIVER'S LICENCE!!!!!Also smoker
As a German I particularly enjoyed the several attempts to pronounce Ausländerbehörde😂 The dog poo part can’t be true. Which city did you experience this with? And the internet is perfectly fine, as long as you’re not in a remote forest.
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I think he meant Berlin. Berlin is supposedly littered with dog poo everywhere.
I lived there when I was in the Army. Crime is about 10x less what it is in the US. Health care is for all there. If one is down and out there, the person will be provided with a place to live and will have enough for food. Car insurance is about 10x as less as what it costs in the US. This is because when a German steps into his car he takes the same precautions that DC10 pilot takes. They do have one little problem though with their driving. Some of them tailgate when someone in front of them is not going fast enough. They are intelligent. When I go to a MacDonalds, the kid taking the order speaks to me in perfect English.
Why bother with air conditioning when there are only like ten days out of the whole year when you'd really want to use it. Most people would probably rather tough out the handful of hot days than spend all of that money to install a unit. In a climate where you're usually trying to keep warm, keeping cool is less of a priority.
Ha, I liove in New England and air conditioning comes with my apartment.. I seldom use it (it is pwoerful). A fan does does the tgrick. If I had to but an AC I would not bother.
Also I don't get why. It's only unbearable when you go outside but outside you don't have ACs. Inside it's not even that hot if you close the windows early enough to not let the sun inside. In worst case just sprinkle some water on yourself and turn on the ventilator. I swear people are so helpless 😂
As a native German I have to say that paperwork and too many rules are the most annoying things here. The Germans are world champions in bureaucracy, they celebrate and love it! Nearly every single fart is regulated and it is getting worse and worse. I am really annoyed of that. Making friends difficulties even depends on the region where you are. It is very easy to make friends in the Ruhr area between Dortmund and Duisburg than in Franconia, where people are much more reservated to foreigners. But in general, there is no hate against strangers. Some idiots act unpolite or even racist, like everywhere else, but most peole are gentle. I never had problems in interacting with people coming from different countries, having different religions or anything else. Everyone is of the same woth to me, I always try to be polite and gentle . And one big advantage of Germany are the tasty dishes - come here and try!
No air conditioners is not just Germany it’s most of europe. Most of Europe gets 2-3 months of summer there is no need for air conditioning. Even some cars don’t have AC or it doesn’t work. Me being European I hate AC when I go to Asia it’s everywhere I try to avoid it as it will give me a flu. When I tell them Europe doesn’t really use AC they can’t believe it.
Among other things, the most common factor is unable to make friends.. You need to be super fluent in German language in order for a German to be your friend. The main thing is how the people of two regions perceive the word "Friendship" and is entirely different between EU Vs AMEA as Asians & Middle east friendship is not just partying, dance, drinking, having fun and sports, its also about going beyond from your schedule and be ready for your friends. I saw Immigrants in Germany from AMEA region can easily intermingle with each other in order to land an acquaintances into friendship. The only thing wrong is that they should not need to match the meaning of friendship perceive in their home town compared with the friendship in EU. I think discrimination on the grounds of hair/skin color is also not really a matter we should think because its not your country. Discrimination is usual and everywhere in the world. you can simply ignore and move on...
These are good points. Assimilating is hard but understanding host country’s culture is crucial. The friendship example you give is an excellent one, never thought of that.
I came to Germany at age 20, been a nonstop faithful taxpayer for 40+ years, I have half-German children, who are themselves parents now. But a foreigner remains a stranger to natives, whose horizon is limited to their entrance door, just because they'd rather rely on prejudices than educating themselves about other mentality and cultures. I've always encouraged my children to travel around the world to widen their horizon. Travelling is the best education for tolerance and acceptance, thus, peace.
Discrimination is not the same everywhere. Other countries might have a minority of racist people but I feel like every german has an huge amount of hate for foreigners and it’s shocking and scary to me as a foreigner. Discrimination is not something you can ignore, if you are a foreigner. It will affect your life, specially if the majority of the population are racist. You are not gonna be able to find a flat nor job. I myself have been attacked several times and couldn’t do nothing about it . I am sometimes too scared to go outside grocery shopping. But I am planning to move out soon.
If learning to properly drive a car which is incorporating all the rules of the road, Germans, DO NOT move to the east coast! Not a single persona knows how to drive or has any concept of road markings. Have had 2 cars totaled in 7 years and hit so many times, it's nuts.
As a German I agree on most points, except on racism thing. Racism is everywhere, especially with those that accuse others to be racist. I personally experienced far more racism in other countries. I guess Germans are just very straight forward sometimes and don't understand how they might be considered a racist by saying something naive. For the it's hard to make friends, it's very true but don't give up. Talk with them and drink with them so they open up, be consistent, because once you got a real friend in Germany they will be your friend for a lifetime.
ah well, it's those who shout rcasism the loudest who are the biggest themselves....throwing it around as a label to denounce anything or anyone who doesn't fit their warped 'standards' and or ideas. Admittedly, this seem worse in cities like Hamburg ... were a Porsche garage is considered 'rcasist...deluded folks.
@@eudofia Porsche = capitalist = capitalism is 'invented' by white people, so Porsche is rcasist. The level of delusion is off the chart! Go figure! Will say that this is one experience (mine) with someone who claimed to be a left-rdacil...admittedly such a sweeping statement was uttered in an environment in which it is 'fashionable' to attack businesses randomly...
I am German and living here. Some things mentioned are right. But..... Smoking is not allowed in Restaurants etc., Dog poo must be collected in plastic bags, everything is clean and we are open minded towards foreigners. Racism is not on, although there are much too many iilegal people in the country.
German here. This "guy" isn't even a guy. It's a dumb video+voice AI, not even well fed with actual facts. They are bluntly wrong (i.e. smoking is forbidden since 2 decades or so), generalized (internet, also weather, Munich vs Hamburg is like Chicago vs Miami), totally subjective (all related to reliability, velocity, bureaucracy, culture and punctuality). In the end, it's crab. I'm for a quality seal "Human made." which has to be proved.
Now i know how this channel is getting the information, not firsthand, but by googling a topic you name it..cobble a story around it..at this point the accuracy drops dramatically. The result is a video without credibility and lots of artificial sounding stereotypes. Well..
As a British soldier, my father found it a most hostle Country with the Natives shooting at him. The Towns were full of rubble....Very untidy I hope it has improved since 1944?
Is that a fair comparison? I lived in England for a very long time worked and made friends. Very reserved group. Also, they told me that if I was Jewish my property would be much more expensive. Hate, always just under the surface, check out what is happening in the US. I admire the German character. They addressed their sins with the same zealousness with which they committed them. Admirable. Try learning the language, it helps a great deal. 'When in Rome' and all that. And do not go to a country you do not inherently like or harbor some hidden resentment for as it will never be comfortable for you or anyone.
😂 Well as a german, I believe the brits did their part of the rubble on the streets. But the germans came first littering in the uk from above, so that wasn't quit nice either. Better we support each other in the future and make sure the streets are clean and safe 😉
I do not look like a German, BUT I speak German fluently, Frankfurt accent. I NEVER encountered any of these uncomfortable situations you are talking about. They just treated me as a German, and I felt fitting perfectly there. Made friends, joked with officials, got easily what I wanted, and they accepted me very pleasantly. I guess the whole point is about a) Speaking the language with local accent (that's important!) b) Behaving like them. Their communication manner might appear "rude" if you try it in the US. I personally feel it as lightly assertive. Just in case, American manners may feel "obscure" if you try them in Germany
In your case most probably your Facial appearances look much like German ? Maybe your got blue or green eyes a very white skin and blond hair for example ? I think physical appearance can help a lot in getting accepted in a Certain Nation and lower the Racism and Discrimination.
I believe people like the narrator, see themselves as the white savior for non-white people and non-white people to them are on the same par as children that are needing his help.
In my experience, americans are not as friendly as many say. I have had some very unpleasant encounters with them where they were very rude, arrogant and also very blunt. I experienced the same with brits who often come across as rude, arrogant and cold. But I would also say that germans are the rudest nation I know. People in most other countries I've visited are MUCH nicer!
@Donnell Okafor I don't think so at all - I have family in Sweden and been there a lot and also in the other scandinavian countries. They are very friendly, open and layed back. Really nice people :)
for anyone from Scandinavia lack of digitalisation of administration in Germany is pain in the butt, a lot of paper work. It is a costly way to run a society. When I came to Norway I had to meet a clerk just once to get my ID-token (two, you have to register after 6 months as a foreign resident), then everything could be fixed online.
There is considerable security with paper for personal business. Especially if you keep 2 copies in 2 different places. Cannot be hacked or "lost" through ineptitude.
1. The dog poo thing is not true 2. The smoking thing comes from a very American perspective. It has become very much less since 15 years ago. And it varies very much depending on which state you live in. 3. Don't get me even started about racism. Name a country where there's no racism. In by far most of the cases in Germany it comes down to how integrated you are in the society or how good your communication skills are.
Living in Germoney as a native (after living in France or Belgium) is more difficult for me than living in other countries, people here are often not very open-minded, except for being in a "Bierzelt" and drinking huge amounts of German beer, and I had more open conversations with "strangers" than with original Germans, bureaucrazy is even for germans a serious problem, and so on...(Yes I am joking, somehow, ....) but the most of the points here are those from older times and really does not exist nowadays, exception is perhaps the air conditioning problem, but shows also that Germans are better adapted to seasons than other nations?
It's true what you said. In summer it is very hot and then we have a very bad winter. The people are cold and depressed because we have inflation and this makes very, very much problems. We have no many for holiday and food and too many people come to Germany, we must pay for this people. .
@@Mind-d6y Oh you have to pay personally for strangers coming to your country, oh I feel really sorry for you! But it will be getting better somewhere in the future!
You forgot to mention the climate. The dark and cloudy Winters are the worst downside for me in Germany. I used to live in Chicago as well where it gets much colder than in Germany but at least you get a fair amount of sunshine there
It's darker than Chicago? Oh my! I hated the 24 winters I had to endure in Chicago. I don't think I'll ever leave sunny Florida unless I find an opportunity in a sunny part of Europe.
I have visited Germany several times as a Bosch employee, and I am from India. I have deep respect for both Germany and India. The people in Germany are incredibly polite and respectful, and I hold them in high regard. While there are always individuals who may not behave well, such people exist everywhere in the world. It's important not to generalize or be biased
You complain about German immigration? You had obviously, as an American, never ever had a close encounter with the kindness of American immigration officers at any random airport^^
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As an Englishman who lived more than 20 happy years in Germany, I find this article ridiculous. So if you do not have air conditioning it is a shit country.? What if there is none in heaven. The only thing I criticised is the dreaded ordnung. Most everything else was, is brilliant. What a stupid article.
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I make trips to Germany perhaps 4-8 times a year, mostly to Baden-Württemberg, Hessen, Franken. My comments to the points in the video: 1) Internet. Absolutely no complaints. Never ever have I had the slow internet as I've experienced in France - but to be fair, that was also not everywhere. Just the slowest I've had was in France. Every AirBnB and Hotel I've stayed in had serivcable internet. Maybe not the absolute fastest, but no problems downloading newspapers or watching UA-cam video - never a spinning ball of death. 2) Ausländerbehörde: Well, i've only had a couple experiences while trav eling by plane, ie when flying between the US and Europe, with a stop in Frankfurt before flying on to my home in Switzerland. Speaking of Switzerland, until i became Swiss I had my period bouts with them here in Switzerland when moving and reregistering or actually applying for and getting Swiss citizenship. Bureaucrats are not paid to be polite, they are paid to get their job done and we often get in their way. So i understand. the thing is, you as the foreigner are at the disadvantage. You want something from them and they ... are supposed to see that you're complaying to their rules, not your expectations. i seriously doubt it's much better as a foreigner in most other countries. 3) Huge difference between making acquaintences and making friends. I have no problems with making acquaintences while on trips through Germany. But i don't expect them to "become friends" at the drop of a hat. In the US, whole the people -seem- more open and willing to go on as if they're friends, the friendship is often much more superficial than in Germany. You might not have a lot of Anglo-Saxon types of friends in Gemany, but I'll bet that friendship is on a different level. 4) air conditioning - for the 2-3 months it would make a difference, it doesn't bother me much. I've learned a LOT about strategies to keep a house or apartment cool during the summer that don't rely on air conditioning. The Germans also might be correct about it being, as experienced in the US, unhealthy. As in dried air being inhaled all day and drying out and irritating sinus'. 5) Dog poo everywhere???? Aw c'mon. I'm a dog owner myself and often travel with the dog. I do NOT see this even in the big cities, plus with it usually being illegal NOT to pick it up and the poo collection boxes everywhere where they offer free poo-bags to use to dispose of it, it's cleaner than any city i've been to in the US. France is somewhere in between, but only because they don't have as many disposal boxes for poo or trash as in Germany or here in Switzerland. the next thing is, the German street sweepers take their jobs very seriously and pick up extremely well, so even if a pile does get through the cracks, so to speak, it doesn't lay around very long. What's interesting is, the "street scenes" you showed with dogs showed vegetation "Abfall", but I didn't a a single dog poo in the scences. If it's that bad, it should have been easy to film one or film a dog pooing and the owner leaving it laying. And while I dont' take my dog into the supermarket, no restaurant or hotel or cafe gets a Euro from me if my dog isn't also welcome. 6) high taxes - yes, it can be a bit, but ask yourself: what is the tax payer getting for those taxes and compared with other countries (USA) where the taxes are not used to pay for program benefiting the tax payers, it's called getting your money's worth for your taxes. That public transportation system, school system, health care system, child care system, pensions, paid vacations, paid sick days and on and one don't pay for themselves ... Not going on. I really have no idea why you're wasting your time in Germany if it's so rotten. Why not go back to the UK and let your Torries dismantle anything making the UK at all bearable, like your NHS. They're doing a bang-up job at that.
P.S. going to Ulm (with my dog) for a week the beginning of July and to the Odenwald near Michelstadt in August. Oberbayern in September. Greatly looking forward to it.
The dog poop thing is highly exaggerated. Any dog owner I know has these little plastic bags to collect the sh§$ and take care of it. And having an air condition in Germany is like having a heating system in Singapore - mostly unnecessary. The tax remark is completely wrong. 100 % of your income are subject to income tax. The tax you pay, can be none to 42 %, depending on your income. But there is a fair amount that is tax free. However expats coming to Germany typically have high salaries that qualify for higher taxes. Be happy to earn that much. The taxes are used for good purposes, e.g. social things etc. There are not really very poor people in Germany like e.g. in the US.
Taxes might be high but it's also worth paying the high taxes if they're spent on free education and healthcare. While in the US what do you get? Military spending...
I am German citizen and army brat lived in Germany for over 20 years. This video is ridiculous. I never comment on UA-cam stuff for the most part but it’s like he just put 10 random things in a hat, pulled them out and you could say that about any country anywhere, any place anything You are the first to adopt anybody new specially Americans they will invite you for a drink or a meal and they love having conversations with new interesting people unless those people are standoffish. I agree this person seems to have never step foot in Germany and just has chosen 10 random topics to hyper focus on and then chose a random country to attach it to with some video footage. It’s more of a huge overreaction big deal to absolute subtle things and culture that are usually never encountered negatively in my experience.
Always make sure your have your Aufenthaltserlaubnisverlängerungsantrag done way ahead of time because German offices work very slowly. But the dog poo isn't worse than anywhere else.
And be sure, that one has learned german beforehand well enough, so that words like Aufent...halte....i am sorry- the words like this dont make problem for you already when you move in the country.
@@arnodobler1096 , I will finish my masters in Germany and will work for few years and get permanent citizenship in germany under 5 years ( new law is coming) , german passport is 3 rd strongest passport in world , and then will moove to Switzerland 🇨🇭, same language, highest salaries in world , and then I will travel the whole world, swiss salary is very high and currency is very strong, so whatever country I travel I will feel like king , .
@@Thorfinn47. You should consider that many things are 2-3 times as expensive in Switzerland. I live on the German-Swiss border. The Swiss buy their groceries, clothing, etc. in Germany here in Germany. Rents are also much higher. Many live in Germany and work in Switzerland. 🤑
A lot has to do with the ambition to ensure train connections throughout the grid. This leads to a ripple-effect: one train being late, all the others are held up. Switzerland is similarily unreliable for train travel.
I believe also that the traditional German work ethic ( "Ordnung, Punktlichkeit und Grundlichkeit") is on the wane because of cultural changes ( " Multikultigesellschaft", too much wokism/cancel culture)....
Correction on number one: Bad internet outside. At home the internet is fast af. Or aren't 1000 GBit/s enough for you? Also...German providers give customers access to public wi-fi, which tourists obviously have no access to. So, you are mixing it up. Bad internet outside, true. But when you move here this will change.
4. Our houses are better insulated against heat and cold, we have underfloor heating and our electricity supply does not fail in wind and weather like in the US. Have a look at the video and see if you can see any power cables hanging around (except for trains and streetcars)
@@winterlinde5395 Switzerland, Canada, new zealand , Australia, Emirates, Qatar, saudi arabia, nothern west states of USA and so on. There are plenty of countries with higher living standards and more net income
Germany advertises to ask for more skilled workers but it lacks the necessary infrastructure. I am a skilled worker in Germany. I have seen most immigrant skilled workers leaving Germany after few years for better supporting countries. in Germany skilled immigrant workers face - shortage of houses, kitas, residence permits, other permits on time, loss of time, no digitalisation and too much documentation they are not used to. its indeed a sick nation rt now.
That is true, because our infrastructure is used by "refugees". 1,200,000 Ukrainians in 2 years - all the appartments, Kitas, houses.... It can't be summoned. Arabs and Africans that leech added, East Europeans (Romania) to add things up. But if you don't do all "that" pandering of these foreigners, you are "racist". If Germany says "Germany first", guys claim we will have a new Hitler. We are trapped in rules "the world" made up, and our trash government enforces that..
Dog poo everywhere?! I lived in Frankfurt for two years and never once saw dog poo even on the grass in the parks. Signs were well posted and adhered to. Not sure where this guy got this piece of information. Also...I opened a bank account with less than 30 minutes as an English speaker.
It is actually good that they have a strict process of getting a driving license. Here in the Czech republic they give driving licenses to nearly everybody and then we have a lot of people who are driving very recklessly, don't follow rules and cause accidents. If they pay more attention to preparation and it was regulated in Germany, we could prevent most of them.
As a North American ex-pat living in Germany, it is absolutely, positively, critically important to have a knowledgeable German at your side when dealing its complex, mind-numbing sets of rules and regulations.
I lived in Germany for more than 10 years in the 1990s and early 2000s. At that time, I had experienced almost everything mentioned in this video. There was this lady at the Ausländerbehörde who was extremely mean to foreigners. She was so notorious that we used to call her Hexe(witch). But then, there were a lot of nice Germans too. I was impressed by their attitude towards children and elderly people in need. Racism, yes, but I experienced it also in France and Australia. In Australia, people used to throw empty plastic bottles from their moving cars while I was walking by. Many foreign students experienced this. Anyway, I revisited Germany in 2019 for 3 months, and I felt that Germany has changed for better. In fact, I think, I met more foreigners than Germans while visiting shops and restaurants. However, the internet connection was still pretty slow.
1:20 I guess that's Halfway true, but also Other countrys have this/do this. 3:00 Why would that be a Problem? Just take the truth and ignore mean comments, plus you don't really need Friends aslong you have a good paid job and a home . 4:37 Not even really true. I never really saw dog poop in Germany where it would care anyone, only in the woods near trees. 6:58 Yea.... But it gets better with time. 7:37 Huh?! America and Other countrys are way worse! 9:29 Oktoberfest macht alles besser 🍺
Yeah. You should learn the language, if you want to be treated with respect in any country, live there and function well. It's not the rocket science discovery. How else?
True, people say Germans are not friendly and when you ask them if they speak german they will say they don't need to. How can you make friends with locals if you don't even know their language
To be really honest here let talk about the elephant in the room, German is not a very pretty language in general and it's only spoken in Germany aka no very useful to learn....... So yea except you gonna live there forever or you love it lot of people will maybe not spend so much time to master it or learn it. I totally agree tough that you should speak the language where you live it's juts logical I'm just saying German is not so motivating to learn for some people who don't like the sound of it. Sometime learning a language is more that just I wanna fit in 😅. Take French as an example most people will learn it even they don't want to learn or don't stay in French, motivation are a bit higher for good or wrong reason
I regret coming to germany. I confirm the racism. I have felt extreme aversion and hatred at work and from some neighbors that anguished me quite psychologically.
I lived in Germany for 10 years and I disliked very little. I've many German friends and I believe the biggest obstacle is not that Germans are reserved towards others, but it's the language barrier-once you learn German (which I advise to do, if you live here-simply because it makes life much easier) then you will meet many nice people and will develop nice friendships. The one thing I don't like though, and I can compare to Austria (been living here for 11 years) and Switzerland (will be moving there in 1 month) is, when you rent an apartment, most places are without a kitchen, so you would need to buy your own whole kitchen and when you move, you will have to take it with you.. Not the case neither in Austria nor in Switzerland (in turns out, in Switzerland you even have a washing machine in every apartment and a dryer as well)
I found the language issue to be as you state in France. I was pretty good at school French and the people were so friendly, with a sense of humor that I very much enjoyed. My parents were immigrants to the USA and we were quite free of the earnestness, scolding and puritanism that is so much a part of US culture. My devout Catholic (dogma optional) parents were very much "live and let live." Gay people were just fine, black people were just fine, etc. etc. They were also accepting of various ways of dealing with sex and marriage, just as long as the children werte well taken care of. And the food culture of my parents and relatives was sophisticated and lavish. Though Irish my mother could do French provincial cooking very well. My Irish father was an expert at German cuisine and he did like his french and German cheeses. On a budget I ate very simply in French but the food was so delicious. I actually lost weight.
The language barrier is not that bad, except maybe in the very East (former GDR where Russian was the big thing). We learn English at school and usually speak enough to happily help you, you only have to ask. And yes, you must not be afraid to get a very straight answer.
Yes exactly my thoughts, almost everywhere in Europe you can rent flats with furniture, kitchen ,only in Germany the flats have no furniture and often are without balcony, I find such kind of appartment very uncomfortable. Also what i didn't like that most of the appartment complexes are pet friendly ,it is hard to find a appartment complex where dogs are not allowed. Living in Spain was much more comfortable for me.
I am an Immigrant living in Germany. 1.) Immigration officers were always polite and nice to me. 2.) There is nowhere dog-poo to be seen where i live and travel inside Germany 3.) AC's are just not necessary and a waste of energy (just my personal opinion). 4.) If you really want to make friends in Germany you have German friends in a blink of a time, you just have to accept their cultur and way of living. It's all about respect. I like the Germans and won't ever exchange them for any other nation. And my main point. 6.) I have never faced any kind of racism in Germany. Never. 7.) The Internet though .. could be better (and got much better the last years).
Air conditioning will soon have to be installed everywhere in Germany. I say this as someone who came to in a post-surgery recovery room with an indoor temperature of 40 C. I threw all the bedclothes off and the nurse promptly came round and told me to cover myself as I was indecent. Hilarious! Solar panels on roofs running aircon that cools and heats would save a fortune and do the environment a world of good. Unfortunately, Germany are opposed to AC for reasons I have never understood. They're very bad at AC engineerin BTW - ICE trains regularly have AC breakdowns in summer, causing passengers to break doors and windows to breathe.
I’m English and lived in Hannover for 12 years: I learnt fluent high German and had good times: In general , I feel they are a difficult folk, but welcoming if you play their game. They are super serious and everything is black or white. If you can make a few friends your fortunate.
As an Italian who lived in Germany for 4 years in Flensburg: -Germans: they are kind and polite people. If you need help they are available to give you directions or explain. Not the most open people in the world but is it really essential to always be open and extroverted? no in my opinion -Racism: I have never had racist experiences in germany, not even seen them, I think it is worse in Italy. But I must point out that I have light skin and light eyes and have been mistaken for German several times, maybe a black person can have different experiences. -Friendships: If you are a foreigner in any country it's difficult to make friends with local people, but one solution is to learn german. I knew it when I arrived and from the first months I made friends with my work colleagues. Sharing languages is important to create a relationship and you can't expect them to always speak English! -Bureaucracy & Rules: yes bureaucracy is very complicated, it must be admitted, and people really respect the rules but this is one of the reasons why the country works so well. -poop and smoke: I've never noticed much filth around. The parks in Berlin are dirty, but this is normal in big cities, where I lived the streets were clean! + When you move to a new country you should expect it to be difficult at first. If I can give some advice: learn german before going there, it will be much easier, and and obviously try to really integrate, respect the culture, I've seen too many foreigners complain and not even try.
I love the Germans most of all thus speaking 9 languages while comparing them them all. Alas, the whole planet has been degrading on a large scale culturally. They call it a postmodern society. There is no past or future, only the present, this only day remaining for mankind. Now, none of the Germans we experienced some 50 years ago. The same way, where is the King English in Britain? Or else the Hollywood English as a common measure of culture? This is an indefinite process, not an event. Nonetheless, the Germans are the best ever! I have accepted them all culturally as they are, along with their incomparable philosophers from Kant through Nietzsche to Habermas, up to Wagner's music along with the Jodeln plus some dialects I was able to learn and accomplished. Still, it has been the world's top culture ever known. As compared, say, to the one depicted by Long Tall Sally! Amen!
Been living in Germany for 4 years as a South American immigrant. There is not dog poo on the streets everywhere... that is a lie. The Immigrations office can be very intimidating, and while it is true that German "costumer service" culture is very blunt and objective, it is rarely rude or disrespectful as long as you show respect as well. That being said, I am a white male so my experience might be different from others'. Internet connection is not the best, but it's not as bad as it is portrayed here... it works well. Making friends can also be very subjective, it isn't a hard fact. Some german cities are very international, and I have managed to make many friends that speak spanish during my time here. Making german friends is different, and it does take time, but it is not impossible. Bureaucracy and high taxes are a pain tho... so is the lack of air conditioning (for like 3 weeks a year). And I know people that have had experiences with racism, and I have seen first hand that it does exist in Germany unfortunately...
I know patient from German . He so kind and great father . I just want to work as nurses and living there , I thought everywhere can stay coz we pay tax and working . Everywhere in world wild has good and bed persons just only pray with the god for protect ❤.
I am living in Cologne for past two years I see people are helpful in need and easy to converse with them. It is also noted that Cologne has highest friendliness index compare to other cities. Language is barrier but the people encourage and support you when you speak in German. one of the sad part is any official communication is done through by letter Post so waiting for post is sometimes we feel lost as there is no tracking of it.
Agree, it is surprissing how important information is only relayed via post, and when you receive the letter there is a QR code you need to scan to access related info!
Not everything is true here!!! I’ve been living in Germany for ca.35 years and yes there are things that are quite complicated specially if you don’t speak the language but that applies to other countries as well!! Internet connection is great, i never had any problem with that! I love Germany 🇩🇪 my home!!By the way, am a Filipino married to a German! There are many ways to get integrated into the German community!
This video makes living in Germany a horrible place. I know several people who have lived there a number of years and while some is true, much is incorrect. If I were younger, I would not mind paying more in taxes for the quality of health care. I find the people very friendly.
Reasons for our terrible internet coverage include federalism and the belief that providers thus the market should self-regulate this aspect. As an alternative, look to France, where providers were obliged via regulation to ensure full territorial coverage…
Living abroad in Europe is often romanticized as an exciting and enriching experience. However, there is a dark side to this seemingly idyllic lifestyle that is often overlooked. The first challenge that many expats face is the language barrier. While it may seem like a minor hurdle, not being able to communicate effectively in a foreign country can be isolating and frustrating. This can lead to feelings of loneliness and homesickness, especially for those who have left behind their support system of family and friends. Another issue that expats may encounter is the high cost of living in popular European cities. Many people dream of living in cities like Paris, London, or Amsterdam, but fail to realize the financial strain it can put on their budget. The cost of rent, groceries, and daily expenses can quickly add up, leaving expats struggling to make ends meet. This can lead to financial stress and the need to constantly budget and sacrifice certain luxuries. Furthermore, the cultural differences and social norms in Europe may also present challenges for expats. What may be acceptable or normal in their home country may not be the same in their new host country. This can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts, which can be difficult to navigate without a strong understanding of the local culture. Expats may also face discrimination or prejudice, particularly in countries that have a strong sense of nationalism or a history of xenophobia. The lack of a support system and sense of belonging can also take a toll on expats' mental health. Adjusting to a new country, making new friends, and dealing with the challenges of living abroad can be overwhelming and stressful. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and even culture shock. Without proper support and resources, expats may struggle to cope with these challenges on their own. Moreover, living abroad can also have a negative impact on relationships and family dynamics. Moving to a new country can strain relationships as couples or families adapt to a new way of life and may face different challenges. Children may struggle to adjust to a new school and culture, and the constant moving from country to country can disrupt their sense of stability and routine. Finally, living abroad also means being far away from loved ones. This can be particularly difficult during times of crisis or emergencies, when quick travel to be with family may not be possible. Expats may also miss out on important family events and milestones, which can lead to feelings of guilt and homesickness. In conclusion, while living abroad in Europe can be an incredible experience, it is important to acknowledge the dark side of this lifestyle. The language barrier, high cost of living, cultural differences, mental health challenges, and strain on relationships are all important factors to consider before making the decision to move abroad. It is important for expats to be aware of these potential challenges and to have a support system in place to help navigate them.
@@joeyhunter842 I apologize if my response seemed repetitive. Thank you for your feedback. In the future, I will make sure to provide concise and clear answers without unnecessary repetition.
As a Brit I lived and worked for nigh on 40 years in Germany (Munich), I can't agree with any of these 'dark sides', I've even found the bureaucrats to be extremely helpful and often apologetic about the paperwork, as for dog poo, no more than anywhere else, often less.
The Germans are to be admired for their acceptance of guilt for that dark period in their history. If you harbor resentment do not go there. This country addressed its guilt with the same efficiency and determination with which they committed the bad acts. So few admit their guilt, ah America, England (can you say the current Mid East War?), France? And when these 3 countries say they are here to help -- RUN. Worst possible form to continue to make WWII an issue.
so surprised about the dog poop in Germany. It´s everywhere in Spain and also France, but I did not think Germans would just leave dog poops on their pavements.
I actually don't think that's the case or at least more than anywhere else. Dog owners actually all always have a bag with them and you also pay attention to it among each other, because in the end it reflects badly on everyone and it is really disgusting. So I absolutely can't confirm that.
Click bait title! "Dark side" suggests something sinister and isn't a good way of describing the quite routine issues talked about in this video such as the quality of internet connections, or some officials talking bluntly!
All of what you say is so true ! I have been in Germany in several cities and they are not friendly at all. Also they think they know everything. Very arrogant
I lived there from 1981-1983 in what was then the Bundesrepublik Deutschland (aka West Germany). Wonderful country and I have nothing but fond memories. I never saw an air conditioner in my entire time there. Even in Mercedes Bentz luxury cars, there was no air! However, where I lived (Fulda) I wished I had it maybe once, twice. Didn't really need it.
you dont need air condition in germany you dont know the tempetures in this country and dog poo i have never seen in 30 years the germans are very clean people every one clean up
I disagree with the smoking and the dog poo. I found both of those way, way worse in France. Also, since I'm introverted, I don't really notice the polite "stand-offishness" described, it just seems normal to me. I love it there, and would move there in the blink of an eye
As a EU citizen I share your opinion, die Bundesrepublik is a country I would gladly move to although I find their humid continental climate a bit harsh and frankly depressing in winter .
I am completed my Higher Secondary Education in Bangladesh. Bangladesh's Higher Secondary Education is 12 years of student life.On the other hand, Germany’s' Abitur is equivalent of 13 years of student life. Can I apply for Bachelor's degree in Germany? My aimed programme required equivalent certificate of 'Abitur'. If I want to eligible for this, what I will have to do?
We were in Hamburg and Luneburg for business for less than 2 weeks. I can confirm about the sometimes slow internet, sometimes it just disconnects for some reason. Also no air conditioners in some hotels and all restaurants we've been to. And yes, Germans love their dogs. I saw them everywhere. Another thing is that if you are in restaurants, you always have to buy drinks, even water. I am really surprised how much people smoke there. They do it even in the middle of others, blowing smoke right in front of your face without any regard. It gave me a headache that lasted for days. Although I love German food, second hand smoke is a deal breaker for me.
I am not from Germany, but you put mark on absolutly not important things: taxes, its.everywhere, driving licence, of course you need to know theory especialy first aid and traffic rules, every where in the world are people who are racist and please stop that with smoking issue, its start to be irritating.
5:20 it's curious how you mix the concept of high taxes with free healthcare, education and infrastructure. Healthcare and other benefits are not free (pretty much nothing is free), you are paying them with the high taxes they impose. Public TV is not free either. You pay it through the mandatory fee rundfunkbeitrag.
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As a German can share some of his points, but my impression is, this guy has never set a foot on German or European soil.
I was thinking the same thing
Lol, I don't know why do you find this. I'm since 10 years in Germany and I can agree to everything that he said. Except the part about the air conditioner. Because I think that is not needed here. It's cold whole year anyway.
Additionally I would like to add the point about the getting a flat in Germany. The renters are doing a casting and for a foreigner without work that would like to begin the new life in Germany it's almost impossible to get chosen.
True. Many pregnant women from elsewhere do come to Germany to give a birth and then get full social aids at once as if they would have lived here for 20 years! Pregnancy as a passport!
@@saddamhusein5391 yes totally agree, yesterday 28°C, during summer between 25 and 35°C or even hotter, brrrrr....
Free health care? What is he talking about…? Every working person pays monthly for healthcare.
„free“ health care? I pay several hundreds of Euros each month so the health care system works. I wouldn‘t call it „FREE“ unless you don’t have a job and don’t have to pay anything.
That's taxes, we do so in Sweden. You ahould be happy that it at least works.
In Germany there‘s a difference between taxes and so-called social contributions. I didn’t state that I wasn’t happy, did I? I just explained that free is the wrong word for what it is.
This video is making my blood boil whilst watching. I lived in Germany as an American soldier for 4 years and never saw any dog droppings in any streets. After leaving the military, i lived in Augsburg for 6 years and never saw the things you're rambling about. Nurnburg, Ulm, Stuggart, Frankfurt etc. the negative things things you've mentioned, i have seen and experience in America and Bristol England
Every situation mentioned here can be subjective and depends probably where you might be living. I am an African woman living in Germany for a couple of years now. I don't remember having faced any racism. Network also depend what package you have chosen. All has to do with what you are paying. Fast internet costs higher than average, etc. I think in general every country has its hustles. It's better not to compare countries as you might get frustrated.
I work for Vodafone and we here in germany have the nost expensive internet in the world and not even the fastest, by far. And Racism tends to be less in Cities and more so in areas were there generally are only germans and they’ve basically never met anyone black, some are just cautious becuase they don’t know you, but others are plainly racist. It happens in Cities too don’t get me wrong. But overall I have ssem more racism towards Middle eastern people than to us blacks, but yeah you could live in germany and never experience racism, it’s possible
stay away from them you animal
He is not frustated he is making money by vedio
@DonnellOkaforI mean it's somewhat NATO fault for bombing Middle East and destabilizing Africa and Middle East for decades, now they're shocked people are fleeing their homelands to Europe to seek a new life. It's more of cause and affect and something NATO refuses to acknowledge. This coming from American
Regarding racism against Africans, I think young men have it far worse than women and older men because there are so many young men from Africa here who are supposed to send money to their families and find out there is no legal way for them to work. As a result, any young African man will often be stereotyped as a fake asylum seeker and pot dealer (or worse), even if they are just a tourist.
All you have to do is;don't stay in Germany.Any part of the world;half is good,half is bad.I am a Filipina;I had my driver's license in Germany.I attended classes,had my driving lessons,took the examination both theoretical and practical.I had bad experiences too.I am 67 years old now and I treasure the nice memories of Europe especially Germany.I am grateful and thankful that I saw the other side of the world.PEACE!
I am Egyptian young man 20 years old do you advice me to travel and life in Germany?!
Salamat po ingat kayo lagi maam
Correct po . Lahat naman cguro post bad and good side I’m planning now to work in Germany my target this year to the beautiful Germany. Ingat po always kabayan . Love lots !
@@MohamedAdel-M007I recently returned to the US from Germany. There are a lot of immigrants there, from all over. Two of the cabdrivers I rode with were from Morocco. Friendly, and respectful towards me, another old-lady tourist. Germany has a labor shortage in the tech industries, and may offer visa incentives to immigrants with IT skills. There's a lot of information online about different immigrants' experiences with life in Germany, also a large Arab community. Take a short trip there, see what you think. Good luck!
I’m from Malaysia Chinese visiting Munich on last November. The local immigration security officer is very polite. When I need buy a train ticket, another local security officer also help me with my buying train ticket 🎫👍🏻
I felt that German people are not racist compared to UK and other countries. People felt safe there. The problem is the communication skills. .
Yes, that is very true. Germans are a very reserved culture. So they come across as unfriendly. I am an asian-born German citizen. I love Germany even when the weather is a bit cold for so many months. It is not easy to make friends with Germans. But once you get to know them, they are nice and genuine.
I would say Racism is unfortunately everywhere, it mostly depends on our personal experiences, i still hear people getting serious racism in germany, however i had minor experiences
In that case I hope you as well Encounter the Racism against yourself and feel the Sweet Taste of it .
@@clairechloe5294 probably you live in a big city , for me as an Asian , i have experiened Racism often 😅 , in my previous work place , ppl greet me be ching chong and "get the fuck back to where you're from" in German language , i dont really hate germany but it left a very bad feeling for me
@Joseph Francois Duplex what
My greatest concern is how to recover from all these economic and global troubles and stay afloat especially with the political power tussle going on in Germany.
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Such market uncertainties are the reason I don’t base my market judgements and decisions on rumours and here-says, got the best of me 2020 and had me holding worthless position in the market, I had to revamp my entire portfolio through the aid of an advisor, before I started seeing any significant results happens in my portfolio, been using the same advisor and I’ve scaled up $450k within 2 years, whether a bullish or down market, both makes for good profit, it all depends on where you’re looking.
@@juluviaarmstrongPlease pardon me, who guides you on the process of it all?
@@idowunoahHaving a counselor is essential for portfolio diversification. My advisor is MRS AVA KIMBERLY” who is easily searchable and has extensive knowledge of the financial markets.
Wow, i'm shocked you mentioned Mrs Ava Kimberly, she is also my current broker and she earns a lot for me weekly
As a black British woman living in Germany-the ppl at auslanderbehurder-(sorry for spelling)were so kind and helpful.
The weather is beautiful in summer. No freezing cold wind like in Liverpool.
There is never any dog mess where i live (Frankfurt)the streets are very clean here.
I made some wonderful German friends.
Everywhere has downsides but there is a lot worse places to live
exactly tell them I never experienced any racism until now they are just fed up it is full up so the frustration is being felt I don’t blame them it’s an invasion
Germany isn't racist like uk in my opinion, what Germany did this guy visit? there could be some dirty streets, but Germany is alot cleaner than almost every town and city in uk
Germans are now a minority in Frankfurt so no longer a city of Germans
@@daphnejager1142invasion? The European countries cause conflict and wars in developing countries to steal resources you as I use every day and have the nerve to act shocked when those same people flee the famine and poverty that they have caused. Then the politicians ofcourse blame them because they know the Germans will eat it up. But they don’t even know the politicians have stolen more money from their own people than immigrants ever will form the next 500 years. People really need to think and read before they let politicians control their brains.
I had a bad experience
Dog poo? Smoking? Come on, what are you talking about?
smoking: when have you visit Germany, in the 80´s? Yes, there were many smokers in the past, but this changed in the last two decades. We have learned about the health risks of smoking like every other country.
Poo of dogs: Allright, we love our dogs very, very much and and are very friendly with our beloved favorite friends!
Racism: We have a very high level of foreign crime. Would you like this in your homecountry?
My mother was very blunt. She shared her opinion. She wasn't friends with anyone in her building. I lived in Hanau from 72 to 96 and can't remember needing air conditioning. 😊
1) I can't believe that internet connection is worse than my country
2) EU citizen , I don't need immigration office
3) Already have many German friends, also nearby countries . Moreover, speak German fluently, besides vocabulary , and in the end, there are not only Germans living there
4-10) same as number 1. EU I LOVE YOU !!!! SO EU'S DRIVER'S LICENCE!!!!!Also smoker
7:24 Nope, it is forbidden to smoke inside of a building. For fire protection and against unpleasant odors
The rodents are just outside every building, butts litter is a health concern
As a German I particularly enjoyed the several attempts to pronounce Ausländerbehörde😂
The dog poo part can’t be true. Which city did you experience this with?
And the internet is perfectly fine, as long as you’re not in a remote forest.
I think he meant Berlin. Berlin is supposedly littered with dog poo everywhere.
Thought the same. Only place I know in Germany where there IS dog poo on the street is Berlin. Rest of Germany is clean.
@@jorgfrancois910 yes but Berlin is not Germany, it's Berlin.. a failed city-state
@@jans.4309 Exactly
For the dog poo, he possibly had a tour around Cologne…it’s horrible
I lived there when I was in the Army. Crime is about 10x less what it is in the US. Health care is for all there. If one is down and out there, the person will be provided with a place to live and will have enough for food. Car insurance is about 10x as less as what it costs in the US. This is because when a German steps into his car he takes the same precautions that DC10 pilot takes. They do have one little problem though with their driving. Some of them tailgate when someone in front of them is not going fast enough. They are intelligent. When I go to a MacDonalds, the kid taking the order speaks to me in perfect English.
Thanks. Very nice description.
Why bother with air conditioning when there are only like ten days out of the whole year when you'd really want to use it. Most people would probably rather tough out the handful of hot days than spend all of that money to install a unit. In a climate where you're usually trying to keep warm, keeping cool is less of a priority.
Ha, I liove in New England and air conditioning comes with my apartment.. I seldom use it (it is pwoerful). A fan does does the tgrick. If I had to but an AC I would not bother.
Also I don't get why. It's only unbearable when you go outside but outside you don't have ACs. Inside it's not even that hot if you close the windows early enough to not let the sun inside. In worst case just sprinkle some water on yourself and turn on the ventilator. I swear people are so helpless 😂
We live in the north absolutely no air conditioning needed ever. But screens on the windows would be nice - lots of knats and mosquitoes
German doesn't use the air conditioner because it's not eco-friendly. Germans doing good!
@@edmund_1223 Yeah, the more we use AC the more we heat up the planet which means we need to use even more AC... you get the idea.
As a native German I have to say that paperwork and too many rules are the most annoying things here. The Germans are world champions in bureaucracy, they celebrate and love it! Nearly every single fart is regulated and it is getting worse and worse. I am really annoyed of that. Making friends difficulties even depends on the region where you are. It is very easy to make friends in the Ruhr area between Dortmund and Duisburg than in Franconia, where people are much more reservated to foreigners. But in general, there is no hate against strangers. Some idiots act unpolite or even racist, like everywhere else, but most peole are gentle. I never had problems in interacting with people coming from different countries, having different religions or anything else. Everyone is of the same woth to me, I always try to be polite and gentle . And one big advantage of Germany are the tasty dishes - come here and try!
I hope to be in Germany next year. I am very encouraged by your words.
@@samersulaiman3143welcome
Frankly ...the more I see video about Germany the more I am ashamed of being in usa ....USA is the most horrendous country in the world 🌎
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ja das stimmt. Die Bürokratie ist wirklich ätzend. yes, you are right about bureaucracy.
It makes a difference it you talk about Berlin or a place on the countryside in Bavaria or Baden-Württemberg 😅
war ja klar, dass wieder irgendwer mit dem Berlin-Gesülze daherkommt. Berlin, der "Failed State" Deutschlands, den nur Berliner wirklich toll finden.
I agree !
No air conditioners is not just Germany it’s most of europe. Most of Europe gets 2-3 months of summer there is no need for air conditioning. Even some cars don’t have AC or it doesn’t work. Me being European I hate AC when I go to Asia it’s everywhere I try to avoid it as it will give me a flu. When I tell them Europe doesn’t really use AC they can’t believe it.
Didn't Europe just have a heatwave that killed a lot of people?
The hot days start from May to mid-October, there are three months. It becomes unbearable
Among other things, the most common factor is unable to make friends.. You need to be super fluent in German language in order for a German to be your friend. The main thing is how the people of two regions perceive the word "Friendship" and is entirely different between EU Vs AMEA as Asians & Middle east friendship is not just partying, dance, drinking, having fun and sports, its also about going beyond from your schedule and be ready for your friends. I saw Immigrants in Germany from AMEA region can easily intermingle with each other in order to land an acquaintances into friendship. The only thing wrong is that they should not need to match the meaning of friendship perceive in their home town compared with the friendship in EU.
I think discrimination on the grounds of hair/skin color is also not really a matter we should think because its not your country. Discrimination is usual and everywhere in the world. you can simply ignore and move on...
These are good points. Assimilating is hard but understanding host country’s culture is crucial. The friendship example you give is an excellent one, never thought of that.
I came to Germany at age 20, been a nonstop faithful taxpayer for 40+ years, I have half-German children, who are themselves parents now.
But a foreigner remains a stranger to natives, whose horizon is limited to their entrance door, just because they'd rather rely on prejudices than educating themselves about other mentality and cultures.
I've always encouraged my children to travel around the world to widen their horizon.
Travelling is the best education for tolerance and acceptance, thus, peace.
@@Chill-jplt☝️📌
@JK-td4hi hi
Discrimination is not the same everywhere. Other countries might have a minority of racist people but I feel like every german has an huge amount of hate for foreigners and it’s shocking and scary to me as a foreigner. Discrimination is not something you can ignore, if you are a foreigner. It will affect your life, specially if the majority of the population are racist. You are not gonna be able to find a flat nor job.
I myself have been attacked several times and couldn’t do nothing about it . I am sometimes too scared to go outside grocery shopping. But I am planning to move out soon.
Wait...to get a drivers license you have to know traffic signs and know how to drive a car? That's crazy
If learning to properly drive a car which is incorporating all the rules of the road, Germans, DO NOT move to the east coast! Not a single persona knows how to drive or has any concept of road markings. Have had 2 cars totaled in 7 years and hit so many times, it's nuts.
As a German I agree on most points, except on racism thing. Racism is everywhere, especially with those that accuse others to be racist. I personally experienced far more racism in other countries. I guess Germans are just very straight forward sometimes and don't understand how they might be considered a racist by saying something naive.
For the it's hard to make friends, it's very true but don't give up. Talk with them and drink with them so they open up, be consistent, because once you got a real friend in Germany they will be your friend for a lifetime.
You as a German have had racism as part of your history
ah well, it's those who shout rcasism the loudest who are the biggest themselves....throwing it around as a label to denounce anything or anyone who doesn't fit their warped 'standards' and or ideas. Admittedly, this seem worse in cities like Hamburg ... were a Porsche garage is considered 'rcasist...deluded folks.
@@Eovar_Endre A Porsche garage is considered racist? Can you explain? I'm just curious.
@@eudofia I know right? Anything that self-proclaimed lefts object to is called racist. 🤷🏼
@@eudofia Porsche = capitalist = capitalism is 'invented' by white people, so Porsche is rcasist. The level of delusion is off the chart! Go figure! Will say that this is one experience (mine) with someone who claimed to be a left-rdacil...admittedly such a sweeping statement was uttered in an environment in which it is 'fashionable' to attack businesses randomly...
I am German and living here. Some things mentioned are right. But..... Smoking is not allowed in Restaurants etc., Dog poo must be collected in plastic bags, everything is clean and we are open minded towards foreigners. Racism is not on, although there are much too many iilegal people in the country.
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what about the wifi fact mentioned?
When it come to darkside of other countries, every countries had a bad darkside and problem.
Germans are the worst
Das ist auch so ein deutscher Reflex, dass man immer gleich von den eigenen Fehlern ablenken will auf andere, anstatt dass man über die eigenen redet.
Could you please Make a Video on COMPARABLE between GERMANY /NETHERLANDS
Than Germany will lose it 👍
4:47 Never heard that. Maybe you could indicate the source for this
This guy never lived in Germany !
German here.
This "guy" isn't even a guy. It's a dumb video+voice AI, not even well fed with actual facts.
They are bluntly wrong (i.e. smoking is forbidden since 2 decades or so), generalized (internet, also weather, Munich vs Hamburg is like Chicago vs Miami), totally subjective (all related to reliability, velocity, bureaucracy, culture and punctuality).
In the end, it's crab.
I'm for a quality seal "Human made." which has to be proved.
Now i know how this channel is getting the information, not firsthand, but by googling a topic you name it..cobble a story around it..at this point the accuracy drops dramatically.
The result is a video without credibility and lots of artificial sounding stereotypes.
Well..
Hallo
100%
As a British soldier, my father found it a most hostle Country with the Natives shooting at him. The Towns were full of rubble....Very untidy I hope it has improved since 1944?
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Is that a fair comparison? I lived in England for a very long time worked and made friends. Very reserved group. Also, they told me that if I was Jewish my property would be much more expensive. Hate, always just under the surface, check out what is happening in the US. I admire the German character. They addressed their sins with the same zealousness with which they committed them. Admirable. Try learning the language, it helps a great deal. 'When in Rome' and all that. And do not go to a country you do not inherently like or harbor some hidden resentment for as it will never be comfortable for you or anyone.
@@pameladewinter8724you didn’t get the joke did you?
😂 Well as a german, I believe the brits did their part of the rubble on the streets. But the germans came first littering in the uk from above, so that wasn't quit nice either. Better we support each other in the future and make sure the streets are clean and safe 😉
Clearly your dad wasn't from Croydon otherwise he'd have felt right at home.
I do not look like a German, BUT I speak German fluently, Frankfurt accent.
I NEVER encountered any of these uncomfortable situations you are talking about. They just treated me as a German, and I felt fitting perfectly there. Made friends, joked with officials, got easily what I wanted, and they accepted me very pleasantly.
I guess the whole point is about
a) Speaking the language with local accent (that's important!)
b) Behaving like them. Their communication manner might appear "rude" if you try it in the US. I personally feel it as lightly assertive.
Just in case, American manners may feel "obscure" if you try them in Germany
In your case most probably your Facial appearances look much like German ?
Maybe your got blue or green eyes a very white skin and blond hair for example ?
I think physical appearance can help a lot in getting accepted in a Certain Nation and lower the Racism and Discrimination.
@@ironfistarrival as I said - I do not look like a German at all. Rather Mid-eastern...
I believe people like the narrator, see themselves as the white savior for non-white people and non-white people to them are on the same par as children that are needing his help.
In my experience, americans are not as friendly as many say. I have had some very unpleasant encounters with them where they were very rude, arrogant and also very blunt. I experienced the same with brits who often come across as rude, arrogant and cold.
But I would also say that germans are the rudest nation I know. People in most other countries I've visited are MUCH nicer!
@Donnell Okafor I don't think so at all - I have family in Sweden and been there a lot and also in the other scandinavian countries. They are very friendly, open and layed back. Really nice people :)
for anyone from Scandinavia lack of digitalisation of administration in Germany is pain in the butt, a lot of paper work. It is a costly way to run a society. When I came to Norway I had to meet a clerk just once to get my ID-token (two, you have to register after 6 months as a foreign resident), then everything could be fixed online.
I think, initially you should show up in person once. From there on though, it could be more digital.
There is considerable security with paper for personal business. Especially if you keep 2 copies in 2 different places.
Cannot be hacked or "lost" through ineptitude.
It's nice to think that a modern country doesn't need the fastest internet
1. The dog poo thing is not true
2. The smoking thing comes from a very American perspective. It has become very much less since 15 years ago. And it varies very much depending on which state you live in.
3. Don't get me even started about racism. Name a country where there's no racism. In by far most of the cases in Germany it comes down to how integrated you are in the society or how good your communication skills are.
As Italian. Italy is 200% racist. Mostly so...
UK and France are so racist people 👍
Living in Germoney as a native (after living in France or Belgium) is more difficult for me than living in other countries, people here are often not very open-minded, except for being in a "Bierzelt" and drinking huge amounts of German beer, and I had more open conversations with "strangers" than with original Germans, bureaucrazy is even for germans a serious problem, and so on...(Yes I am joking, somehow, ....)
but the most of the points here are those from older times and really does not exist nowadays, exception is perhaps the air conditioning problem, but shows also that Germans are better adapted to seasons than other nations?
It's true what you said. In summer it is very hot and then we have a very bad winter. The people are cold and depressed because we have inflation and this makes very, very much problems. We have no many for holiday and food and too many people come to Germany, we must pay for this people. .
@@Mind-d6y Oh you have to pay personally for strangers coming to your country, oh I feel really sorry for you! But it will be getting better somewhere in the future!
@@Mind-d6y.I live in Mexico, which has triple the inflation rate of Germany, and people are supposed to consider us happy?
You forgot to mention the climate. The dark and cloudy Winters are the worst downside for me in Germany. I used to live in Chicago as well where it gets much colder than in Germany but at least you get a fair amount of sunshine there
Loved living in Chicago despite the extreme temps in winter and summer.
Agree 100%, it’s a pure luck to catch a blue sky here 😢
It's darker than Chicago? Oh my! I hated the 24 winters I had to endure in Chicago. I don't think I'll ever leave sunny Florida unless I find an opportunity in a sunny part of Europe.
@@trinidadinternational Chicago is much colder but yes. Germany is mostly cloudy in Winter which makes it very dark
@@lucasdeclauser1862 if it has to be cold, I'd rather be in a place with a lot of sunshine... like Denver!
I absolutely agree with everything!
I have visited Germany several times as a Bosch employee, and I am from India. I have deep respect for both Germany and India. The people in Germany are incredibly polite and respectful, and I hold them in high regard. While there are always individuals who may not behave well, such people exist everywhere in the world. It's important not to generalize or be biased
You complain about German immigration? You had obviously, as an American, never ever had a close encounter with the kindness of American immigration officers at any random airport^^
Is the internet connection is very expensive and bad and is it illigal to watch movies and download them or stream online
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I live in Germany. My experience is very different from some of the descriptions here.
Which city are you in? :)
@@maxineeeee693 I live in Nordrheinwrdtfaliea near Bielefeld
I think there is no perfect place. But i believe that GERMANY is a great country and a good place to live in. ❤
...unless you happen to step into some unreliable time machine and get thrown right into the early 1940s! Don't do that, under NO circumstances! Avoid those tacky tardises, better stick to DeLoreans, preferably those fitted with Mr. Fusion!
Which city are you in? :)
As an Englishman who lived more than 20 happy years in Germany, I find this article ridiculous. So if you do not have air conditioning it is a shit country.? What if there is none in heaven. The only thing I criticised is the dreaded ordnung. Most everything else was, is brilliant. What a stupid article.
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I make trips to Germany perhaps 4-8 times a year, mostly to Baden-Württemberg, Hessen, Franken. My comments to the points in the video:
1) Internet. Absolutely no complaints. Never ever have I had the slow internet as I've experienced in France - but to be fair, that was also not everywhere. Just the slowest I've had was in France. Every AirBnB and Hotel I've stayed in had serivcable internet. Maybe not the absolute fastest, but no problems downloading newspapers or watching UA-cam video - never a spinning ball of death.
2) Ausländerbehörde: Well, i've only had a couple experiences while trav eling by plane, ie when flying between the US and Europe, with a stop in Frankfurt before flying on to my home in Switzerland. Speaking of Switzerland, until i became Swiss I had my period bouts with them here in Switzerland when moving and reregistering or actually applying for and getting Swiss citizenship. Bureaucrats are not paid to be polite, they are paid to get their job done and we often get in their way. So i understand. the thing is, you as the foreigner are at the disadvantage. You want something from them and they ... are supposed to see that you're complaying to their rules, not your expectations. i seriously doubt it's much better as a foreigner in most other countries.
3) Huge difference between making acquaintences and making friends. I have no problems with making acquaintences while on trips through Germany. But i don't expect them to "become friends" at the drop of a hat. In the US, whole the people -seem- more open and willing to go on as if they're friends, the friendship is often much more superficial than in Germany. You might not have a lot of Anglo-Saxon types of friends in Gemany, but I'll bet that friendship is on a different level.
4) air conditioning - for the 2-3 months it would make a difference, it doesn't bother me much. I've learned a LOT about strategies to keep a house or apartment cool during the summer that don't rely on air conditioning. The Germans also might be correct about it being, as experienced in the US, unhealthy. As in dried air being inhaled all day and drying out and irritating sinus'.
5) Dog poo everywhere???? Aw c'mon. I'm a dog owner myself and often travel with the dog. I do NOT see this even in the big cities, plus with it usually being illegal NOT to pick it up and the poo collection boxes everywhere where they offer free poo-bags to use to dispose of it, it's cleaner than any city i've been to in the US. France is somewhere in between, but only because they don't have as many disposal boxes for poo or trash as in Germany or here in Switzerland. the next thing is, the German street sweepers take their jobs very seriously and pick up extremely well, so even if a pile does get through the cracks, so to speak, it doesn't lay around very long. What's interesting is, the "street scenes" you showed with dogs showed vegetation "Abfall", but I didn't a a single dog poo in the scences. If it's that bad, it should have been easy to film one or film a dog pooing and the owner leaving it laying. And while I dont' take my dog into the supermarket, no restaurant or hotel or cafe gets a Euro from me if my dog isn't also welcome.
6) high taxes - yes, it can be a bit, but ask yourself: what is the tax payer getting for those taxes and compared with other countries (USA) where the taxes are not used to pay for program benefiting the tax payers, it's called getting your money's worth for your taxes. That public transportation system, school system, health care system, child care system, pensions, paid vacations, paid sick days and on and one don't pay for themselves ...
Not going on. I really have no idea why you're wasting your time in Germany if it's so rotten. Why not go back to the UK and let your Torries dismantle anything making the UK at all bearable, like your NHS. They're doing a bang-up job at that.
P.S. going to Ulm (with my dog) for a week the beginning of July and to the Odenwald near Michelstadt in August. Oberbayern in September. Greatly looking forward to it.
Hallo
What about the trash situation ? In France it's pretty trashed everywhere in cities I guess in Germany it's less the case.
Dude dont bullshit because I live Here and its like commentator says.Germans will not Tell you truth about bad stuff.
Stop whining like a child.
As a frequent visitor of Germany I can only say that the Germans have always been very kind to me. I never experienced a trace of racism.
They like you when you’re a visitor, very different when they realize you’re here to stay
@@americanteen97very well said. I live in a small town. I am used to the racism now.
Me to
The dog poop thing is highly exaggerated. Any dog owner I know has these little plastic bags to collect the sh§$ and take care of it. And having an air condition in Germany is like having a heating system in Singapore - mostly unnecessary. The tax remark is completely wrong. 100 % of your income are subject to income tax. The tax you pay, can be none to 42 %, depending on your income. But there is a fair amount that is tax free. However expats coming to Germany typically have high salaries that qualify for higher taxes. Be happy to earn that much. The taxes are used for good purposes, e.g. social things etc. There are not really very poor people in Germany like e.g. in the US.
Taxes might be high but it's also worth paying the high taxes if they're spent on free education and healthcare. While in the US what do you get? Military spending...
I am not sure that these things are as much dark as they are just a part of life!
I am German citizen and army brat lived in Germany for over 20 years. This video is ridiculous. I never comment on UA-cam stuff for the most part but it’s like he just put 10 random things in a hat, pulled them out and you could say that about any country anywhere, any place anything You are the first to adopt anybody new specially Americans they will invite you for a drink or a meal and they love having conversations with new interesting people unless those people are standoffish. I agree this person seems to have never step foot in Germany and just has chosen 10 random topics to hyper focus on and then chose a random country to attach it to with some video footage. It’s more of a huge overreaction big deal to absolute subtle things and culture that are usually never encountered negatively in my experience.
Always make sure your have your Aufenthaltserlaubnisverlängerungsantrag done way ahead of time because German offices work very slowly. But the dog poo isn't worse than anywhere else.
And be sure, that one has learned german beforehand well enough, so that words like Aufent...halte....i am sorry- the words like this dont make problem for you already when you move in the country.
Gotta have that for sure 😂
@@alexspatait’s the equivalent of a green card
You mention good transport.There used to be but now i hear the trains are constantly late .Its to do with privatization i have been told .
Switzerland and Japan are better, but otherwise?
@@arnodobler1096 , I will finish my masters in Germany and will work for few years and get permanent citizenship in germany under 5 years ( new law is coming) , german passport is 3 rd strongest passport in world , and then will moove to Switzerland 🇨🇭, same language, highest salaries in world , and then I will travel the whole world, swiss salary is very high and currency is very strong, so whatever country I travel I will feel like king , .
@@Thorfinn47. You should consider that many things are 2-3 times as expensive in Switzerland. I live on the German-Swiss border. The Swiss buy their groceries, clothing, etc. in Germany here in Germany. Rents are also much higher. Many live in Germany and work in Switzerland. 🤑
A lot has to do with the ambition to ensure train connections throughout the grid. This leads to a ripple-effect: one train being late, all the others are held up. Switzerland is similarily unreliable for train travel.
I believe also that the traditional German work ethic ( "Ordnung, Punktlichkeit und Grundlichkeit") is on the wane because of cultural changes ( " Multikultigesellschaft", too much wokism/cancel culture)....
Correction on number one: Bad internet outside. At home the internet is fast af.
Or aren't 1000 GBit/s enough for you?
Also...German providers give customers access to public wi-fi, which tourists obviously have no access to.
So, you are mixing it up. Bad internet outside, true.
But when you move here this will change.
4. Our houses are better insulated against heat and cold, we have underfloor heating and our electricity supply does not fail in wind and weather like in the US. Have a look at the video and see if you can see any power cables hanging around (except for trains and streetcars)
Perfectly described Germany. I’m living there for 27 Years (since birth) and I hate it here. Cant wait to move out of here.
Why hate it here
Where to?
@@winterlinde5395 Switzerland, Canada, new zealand , Australia, Emirates, Qatar, saudi arabia, nothern west states of USA and so on. There are plenty of countries with higher living standards and more net income
@@o.g.2027 da hast du dir ja einiges vorgenommen.
@@o.g.2027
Good luck 😉
Germany advertises to ask for more skilled workers but it lacks the necessary infrastructure. I am a skilled worker in Germany. I have seen most immigrant skilled workers leaving Germany after few years for better supporting countries. in Germany skilled immigrant workers face - shortage of houses, kitas, residence permits, other permits on time, loss of time, no digitalisation and too much documentation they are not used to. its indeed a sick nation rt now.
see? no Germans want to talk about it - and that's what I call arrogance.
That is true, because our infrastructure is used by "refugees". 1,200,000 Ukrainians in 2 years - all the appartments, Kitas, houses.... It can't be summoned. Arabs and Africans that leech added, East Europeans (Romania) to add things up. But if you don't do all "that" pandering of these foreigners, you are "racist". If Germany says "Germany first", guys claim we will have a new Hitler. We are trapped in rules "the world" made up, and our trash government enforces that..
Just for the paperwork process? They should stop exaggerating xd
Dog poo everywhere?! I lived in Frankfurt for two years and never once saw dog poo even on the grass in the parks. Signs were well posted and adhered to. Not sure where this guy got this piece of information.
Also...I opened a bank account with less than 30 minutes as an English speaker.
Das kann nicht im Saarland gewesen sein.
this is not true at all bruh
It is actually good that they have a strict process of getting a driving license. Here in the Czech republic they give driving licenses to nearly everybody and then we have a lot of people who are driving very recklessly, don't follow rules and cause accidents. If they pay more attention to preparation and it was regulated in Germany, we could prevent most of them.
Same in Romania.
As a North American ex-pat living in Germany, it is absolutely, positively, critically important to have a knowledgeable German at your side when dealing its complex, mind-numbing sets of rules and regulations.
I lived in Germany for more than 10 years in the 1990s and early 2000s. At that time, I had experienced almost everything mentioned in this video. There was this lady at the Ausländerbehörde who was extremely mean to foreigners. She was so notorious that we used to call her Hexe(witch). But then, there were a lot of nice Germans too. I was impressed by their attitude towards children and elderly people in need. Racism, yes, but I experienced it also in France and Australia. In Australia, people used to throw empty plastic bottles from their moving cars while I was walking by. Many foreign students experienced this.
Anyway, I revisited Germany in 2019 for 3 months, and I felt that Germany has changed for better. In fact, I think, I met more foreigners than Germans while visiting shops and restaurants. However, the internet connection was still pretty slow.
1:20 I guess that's Halfway true, but also Other countrys have this/do this.
3:00 Why would that be a Problem? Just take the truth and ignore mean comments, plus you don't really need Friends aslong you have a good paid job and a home .
4:37 Not even really true. I never really saw dog poop in Germany where it would care anyone, only in the woods near trees.
6:58 Yea.... But it gets better with time.
7:37 Huh?! America and Other countrys are way worse!
9:29 Oktoberfest macht alles besser 🍺
This comes from Britain? Great Britain?
If you dont speak german drop your plan of living in germany
That’s how it works, if you wanna live in a country, learn it’s language.
Yeah. You should learn the language, if you want to be treated with respect in any country, live there and function well. It's not the rocket science discovery. How else?
True, people say Germans are not friendly and when you ask them if they speak german they will say they don't need to.
How can you make friends with locals if you don't even know their language
Natürlich !
To be really honest here let talk about the elephant in the room, German is not a very pretty language in general and it's only spoken in Germany aka no very useful to learn....... So yea except you gonna live there forever or you love it lot of people will maybe not spend so much time to master it or learn it.
I totally agree tough that you should speak the language where you live it's juts logical I'm just saying German is not so motivating to learn for some people who don't like the sound of it. Sometime learning a language is more that just I wanna fit in 😅.
Take French as an example most people will learn it even they don't want to learn or don't stay in French, motivation are a bit higher for good or wrong reason
I regret coming to germany. I confirm the racism. I have felt extreme aversion and hatred at work and from some neighbors that anguished me quite psychologically.
Sorry to hear that bro
I lived in Germany for 10 years and I disliked very little. I've many German friends and I believe the biggest obstacle is not that Germans are reserved towards others, but it's the language barrier-once you learn German (which I advise to do, if you live here-simply because it makes life much easier) then you will meet many nice people and will develop nice friendships.
The one thing I don't like though, and I can compare to Austria (been living here for 11 years) and Switzerland (will be moving there in 1 month) is, when you rent an apartment, most places are without a kitchen, so you would need to buy your own whole kitchen and when you move, you will have to take it with you.. Not the case neither in Austria nor in Switzerland (in turns out, in Switzerland you even have a washing machine in every apartment and a dryer as well)
How can connect Mr?
I found the language issue to be as you state in France. I was pretty good at school French and the people were so friendly, with a sense of humor that I very much enjoyed. My parents were immigrants to the USA and we were quite free of the earnestness, scolding and puritanism that is so much a part of US culture. My devout Catholic (dogma optional) parents were very much "live and let live." Gay people were just fine, black people were just fine, etc. etc. They were also accepting of various ways of dealing with sex and marriage, just as long as the children werte well taken care of. And the food culture of my parents and relatives was sophisticated and lavish. Though Irish my mother could do French provincial cooking very well. My Irish father was an expert at German cuisine and he did like his french and German cheeses. On a budget I ate very simply in French but the food was so delicious. I actually lost weight.
So I really wanted to live in Germany. But I think my historian degree is useless to the government.
The language barrier is not that bad, except maybe in the very East (former GDR where Russian was the big thing). We learn English at school and usually speak enough to happily help you, you only have to ask. And yes, you must not be afraid to get a very straight answer.
Yes exactly my thoughts, almost everywhere in Europe you can rent flats with furniture, kitchen ,only in Germany the flats have no furniture and often are without balcony, I find such kind of appartment very uncomfortable. Also what i didn't like that most of the appartment complexes are pet friendly ,it is hard to find a appartment complex where dogs are not allowed. Living in Spain was much more comfortable for me.
Bureaucracy in Germany is hell . Papaer work crazy, apart from that Germany is cool especially when drinking is allowed 😅😅
i never felt bad or experienced those 10 downsides mentioned here.
Let me guess. Do you live in Berlin?
@@ragingeon6438 No, I live in Ansbach, Bavaria.
@@sundayspring252 Wie erfrischend, die eigene Heimatstadt hier im Kommentar zu sehen ;) wir haben es wirklich schön in unserem kleinen Städtchen!
probably your are a white women from EU or you come from a devastated ruined country and have wellpaid job in germany and you cannot see the darkside
I am an Immigrant living in Germany. 1.) Immigration officers were always polite and nice to me. 2.) There is nowhere dog-poo to be seen where i live and travel inside Germany 3.) AC's are just not necessary and a waste of energy (just my personal opinion). 4.) If you really want to make friends in Germany you have German friends in a blink of a time, you just have to accept their cultur and way of living. It's all about respect. I like the Germans and won't ever exchange them for any other nation. And my main point. 6.) I have never faced any kind of racism in Germany. Never. 7.) The Internet though .. could be better (and got much better the last years).
Air conditioning will soon have to be installed everywhere in Germany. I say this as someone who came to in a post-surgery recovery room with an indoor temperature of 40 C. I threw all the bedclothes off and the nurse promptly came round and told me to cover myself as I was indecent. Hilarious! Solar panels on roofs running aircon that cools and heats would save a fortune and do the environment a world of good. Unfortunately, Germany are opposed to AC for reasons I have never understood. They're very bad at AC engineerin BTW - ICE trains regularly have AC breakdowns in summer, causing passengers to break doors and windows to breathe.
I’m English and lived in Hannover for 12 years:
I learnt fluent high German and had good times:
In general , I feel they are a difficult folk, but welcoming if you play their game.
They are super serious and everything is black or white.
If you can make a few friends your fortunate.
ja, but it depends where you go. Hannover people are very steif. Go to Cologne and you will meet much nicer people.
I’d rather go to a country where the people are more relaxed and not stiff
True !
What do you mean "they are super serious"?
@@deegee-zi5xm no sense of humour
Negative mind set.
Even the Germans say, we are a difficult race.
As a german i can agree with everthing.
Ausländerbehörde😂😂 Bro in america it is far worse
As an Italian who lived in Germany for 4 years in Flensburg: -Germans: they are kind and polite people. If you need help they are available to give you directions or explain. Not the most open people in the world but is it really essential to always be open and extroverted? no in my opinion
-Racism: I have never had racist experiences in germany, not even seen them, I think it is worse in Italy. But I must point out that I have light skin and light eyes and have been mistaken for German several times, maybe a black person can have different experiences.
-Friendships: If you are a foreigner in any country it's difficult to make friends with local people, but one solution is to learn german. I knew it when I arrived and from the first months I made friends with my work colleagues. Sharing languages is important to create a relationship and you can't expect them to always speak English!
-Bureaucracy & Rules: yes bureaucracy is very complicated, it must be admitted, and people really respect the rules but this is one of the reasons why the country works so well.
-poop and smoke: I've never noticed much filth around. The parks in Berlin are dirty, but this is normal in big cities, where I lived the streets were clean!
+ When you move to a new country you should expect it to be difficult at first. If I can give some advice: learn german before going there, it will be much easier, and and obviously try to really integrate, respect the culture, I've seen too many foreigners complain and not even try.
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Unfortunately dog poo and litter very big problems for UK as well 😕
The worst is in France, believe me, although when I visited central London in 2019 ( pre Covid) I found it terribly littered too.
@@lioneldemun6033 just came back from France, I must admit it is pretty clean.
@@inessacheshire2766 it depends where; in the countryside sure ( if you don't look too close in the ditches along the main roads....)
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I love the Germans most of all thus speaking 9 languages while comparing them them all. Alas, the whole planet has been degrading on a large scale culturally. They call it a postmodern society. There is no past or future, only the present, this only day remaining for mankind. Now, none of the Germans we experienced some 50 years ago. The same way, where is the King English in Britain? Or else the Hollywood English as a common measure of culture? This is an indefinite process, not an event. Nonetheless, the Germans are the best ever! I have accepted them all culturally as they are, along with their incomparable philosophers from Kant through Nietzsche to Habermas, up to Wagner's music along with the Jodeln plus some dialects I was able to learn and accomplished. Still, it has been the world's top culture ever known. As compared, say, to the one depicted by Long Tall Sally! Amen!
Been living in Germany for 4 years as a South American immigrant. There is not dog poo on the streets everywhere... that is a lie. The Immigrations office can be very intimidating, and while it is true that German "costumer service" culture is very blunt and objective, it is rarely rude or disrespectful as long as you show respect as well. That being said, I am a white male so my experience might be different from others'. Internet connection is not the best, but it's not as bad as it is portrayed here... it works well. Making friends can also be very subjective, it isn't a hard fact. Some german cities are very international, and I have managed to make many friends that speak spanish during my time here. Making german friends is different, and it does take time, but it is not impossible.
Bureaucracy and high taxes are a pain tho... so is the lack of air conditioning (for like 3 weeks a year). And I know people that have had experiences with racism, and I have seen first hand that it does exist in Germany unfortunately...
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I know patient from German . He so kind and great father . I just want to work as nurses and living there , I thought everywhere can stay coz we pay tax and working . Everywhere in world wild has good and bed persons just only pray with the god for protect ❤.
I am living in Cologne for past two years I see people are helpful in need and easy to converse with them. It is also noted that Cologne has highest friendliness index compare to other cities. Language is barrier but the people encourage and support you when you speak in German. one of the sad part is any official communication is done through by letter Post so waiting for post is sometimes we feel lost as there is no tracking of it.
Hey I'm from Bangladesh. I want to come Deutschland for study .
Agree, it is surprissing how important information is only relayed via post, and when you receive the letter there is a QR code you need to scan to access related info!
5:00 20 to 40 percent income tax is either high or low depending on what it is.
It is not necessarily high, although it might be.
Not everything is true here!!! I’ve been living in Germany for ca.35 years and yes there are things that are quite complicated specially if you don’t speak the language but that applies to other countries as well!! Internet connection is great, i never had any problem with that! I love Germany 🇩🇪 my home!!By the way, am a Filipino married to a German! There are many ways to get integrated into the German community!
If it rains (which is mostly the case) or you go by train, the internet does not work, then it does mot, then it works again...quite frustrating.
@6:46 "Fuel a shine"? what is that?
This video makes living in Germany a horrible place. I know several people who have lived there a number of years and while some is true, much is incorrect. If I were younger, I would not mind paying more in taxes for the quality of health care. I find the people very friendly.
The worst side of Germany is simply the weather, too cold and grey in winter.
@@lioneldemun6033.Germany has set records of 41° France is much colder even the south of France
@@xeon_girl777 Really ? Latitude is slightly higher though
Lived there in the 80’s…
Very nice people , won’t hear a word against them…
Country changed a lot
Reasons for our terrible internet coverage include federalism and the belief that providers thus the market should self-regulate this aspect. As an alternative, look to France, where providers were obliged via regulation to ensure full territorial coverage…
The reason that every service is so poor. Is because there owners are cheap and greedy. The rest is 🗑
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Your comment just repeats itself over and over. Your last paragraph would have been sufficient.
@@joeyhunter842 I apologize if my response seemed repetitive. Thank you for your feedback. In the future, I will make sure to provide concise and clear answers without unnecessary repetition.
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why live abroad if it makes you so unhappy? all the things you talk about are here in the US if you start over somewhere new.
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As a Brit I lived and worked for nigh on 40 years in Germany (Munich), I can't agree with any of these 'dark sides', I've even found the bureaucrats to be extremely helpful and often apologetic about the paperwork, as for dog poo, no more than anywhere else, often less.
No racism in Germany?
With a very dark history in WW2 ? Are you joking?
....and in your country ? Where are you from ? Never heard of the KKK ?
The Germans are to be admired for their acceptance of guilt for that dark period in their history. If you harbor resentment do not go there. This country addressed its guilt with the same efficiency and determination with which they committed the bad acts. So few admit their guilt, ah America, England (can you say the current Mid East War?), France? And when these 3 countries say they are here to help -- RUN. Worst possible form to continue to make WWII an issue.
free healthcare cracked me up. Have fun living in germany as a freelancer. good luck.
i just saw that the average temperature of summer in Germany was 24 Celsius, is that considered hot?
so surprised about the dog poop in Germany. It´s everywhere in Spain and also France, but I did not think Germans would just leave dog poops on their pavements.
I actually don't think that's the case or at least more than anywhere else. Dog owners actually all always have a bag with them and you also pay attention to it among each other, because in the end it reflects badly on everyone and it is really disgusting. So I absolutely can't confirm that.
Click bait title! "Dark side" suggests something sinister and isn't a good way of describing the quite routine issues talked about in this video such as the quality of internet connections, or some officials talking bluntly!
To be fair, bureaucracy is dark and sinister in Germany...even for Germans. Racism is another dark point.
All of what you say is so true ! I have been in Germany in several cities and they are not friendly at all. Also they think they know everything. Very arrogant
Interesting opinions. Where are you from?
My experience in German TRANSIT AND AAIRPORT they are less prejudiced and Strict but Fair in implementing rules
I lived there from 1981-1983 in what was then the Bundesrepublik Deutschland (aka West Germany). Wonderful country and I have nothing but fond memories. I never saw an air conditioner in my entire time there. Even in Mercedes Bentz luxury cars, there was no air! However, where I lived (Fulda) I wished I had it maybe once, twice. Didn't really need it.
you dont need air condition in germany you dont know the tempetures in this country and dog poo i have never seen in 30 years the germans are very clean people every one clean up
There right! Taxes are ridiculous!
I disagree with the smoking and the dog poo. I found both of those way, way worse in France. Also, since I'm introverted, I don't really notice the polite "stand-offishness" described, it just seems normal to me. I love it there, and would move there in the blink of an eye
As a EU citizen I share your opinion, die Bundesrepublik is a country I would gladly move to although I find their humid continental climate a bit harsh and frankly depressing in winter .
But you don't disagree with racism ??
@@rosecroco2787 never noticed any, certainly no worse than anywhere else
@@scoobsm6994 ok
I am completed my Higher Secondary Education in Bangladesh. Bangladesh's Higher Secondary Education is 12 years of student life.On the other hand, Germany’s' Abitur is equivalent of 13 years of student life.
Can I apply for Bachelor's degree in Germany? My aimed programme required equivalent certificate of 'Abitur'. If I want to eligible for this, what I will have to do?
We were in Hamburg and Luneburg for business for less than 2 weeks. I can confirm about the sometimes slow internet, sometimes it just disconnects for some reason. Also no air conditioners in some hotels and all restaurants we've been to. And yes, Germans love their dogs. I saw them everywhere. Another thing is that if you are in restaurants, you always have to buy drinks, even water. I am really surprised how much people smoke there. They do it even in the middle of others, blowing smoke right in front of your face without any regard. It gave me a headache that lasted for days. Although I love German food, second hand smoke is a deal breaker for me.
Dog poo, too?
But if you go shopping you dont pay extra taxes?
I am not from Germany, but you put mark on absolutly not important things: taxes, its.everywhere, driving licence, of course you need to know theory especialy first aid and traffic rules, every where in the world are people who are racist and please stop that with smoking issue, its start to be irritating.
5:20 it's curious how you mix the concept of high taxes with free healthcare, education and infrastructure.
Healthcare and other benefits are not free (pretty much nothing is free), you are paying them with the high taxes they impose.
Public TV is not free either. You pay it through the mandatory fee rundfunkbeitrag.