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The habits of the Germans, who seem to us strange
Every nation of the world has its own characteristics, which are for them absolutely normal and commonplace, but if their environment gets people of other nationalities, it may be very surprised habits and traditions of the people of this country, because they do not coincide with his own ideas about life. We invite you to find 9 national characteristics of the Germans, which may seem a little strange to the people of Russia.
They talk to "you»
Almost all Germans are turning to "you." Of course, at university or at work, you can hear the "you" in his address, but not in everyday life. It is noteworthy that the "you" often turn to the familiar, the difference in age which is 30 years and more
They meet with friends for the recording
Do not be offended if, in response to the German proposal for a meeting begins frantically search for a "window" in his notebook. It's not you - so the Germans appreciate the time that takes serious planning affairs of their daily life.
For them, the main thing - Ordnung
If in Russia thrown a cigarette butt out the car window, most likely, no one paid attention, then Germany would have to pay the bills. Accidental Witness sure to record the number of your machine and report it to the police. And all because the Ordnung («order") must be in everything and always.
They test idiots
The German authorities have invented a very effective way to deal with violators of traffic rules. First, take out a few delinquent fines, payment of which has become a solid blow to the pocket, and if violations continue, the driver loses the rights he may return only after passing Idiotentest - medical and psychological testing. Among the issues encountered tricky, like "How many birthdays have the average person?" Or "Why in the wild, polar bears do not eat penguins?" The purpose of the event - to find out whether a person is aware that stupid to break the rules?
They go on a fishing trip with a hammer
Every beginner German angler is obliged to undergo training in special courses where they teach not only with handling gear, and explain how to stun the fish caught that she was not "stress". After the course, as required by law, the fisherman gets the corresponding certificate.
They do not survive on the topic of appearance
Meet the girl on the street in a tracksuit, no make-up and styling - a usual thing. Just let anyone try to reproach her that today it is not at the parade! Germans appreciate the independence and comfort and sure - they have every right to look the way it suits them: "Men go without makeup, but we can not?»
They blow their noses loudly
Imagine you are sitting in a cafe, enjoying a quiet pleasant music, eat perfectly fried steak, when suddenly your partner, a German blowing his nose loudly. Most likely, you will want to sink into the ground with shame. However, around nobody even pays attention to such a "bad manners". And all because the Germans are convinced that no matter where you are: in the library, at a meeting in a restaurant - there is no shame to blow his nose on the spot.
They say only the truth
Germans - the people straight and always strive to speak the truth to others, even if they do not like that. And if you're on the Rights of the hostess not reported sausages in a hodgepodge, rest assured - criticism does not take long. You should not take offense at it, because, speaking the bitter truth, the Germans were confident - they will help you.
They do not tolerate the invasion of personal space
The Germans used to communicate over long distances. If Russian can hugged each other a pat on the shoulder, then in Germany, it can be perceived as an invasion of personal space, and switch to the source dramatically exasperated tone.
They talk to "you»
Almost all Germans are turning to "you." Of course, at university or at work, you can hear the "you" in his address, but not in everyday life. It is noteworthy that the "you" often turn to the familiar, the difference in age which is 30 years and more
They meet with friends for the recording
Do not be offended if, in response to the German proposal for a meeting begins frantically search for a "window" in his notebook. It's not you - so the Germans appreciate the time that takes serious planning affairs of their daily life.
For them, the main thing - Ordnung
If in Russia thrown a cigarette butt out the car window, most likely, no one paid attention, then Germany would have to pay the bills. Accidental Witness sure to record the number of your machine and report it to the police. And all because the Ordnung («order") must be in everything and always.
They test idiots
The German authorities have invented a very effective way to deal with violators of traffic rules. First, take out a few delinquent fines, payment of which has become a solid blow to the pocket, and if violations continue, the driver loses the rights he may return only after passing Idiotentest - medical and psychological testing. Among the issues encountered tricky, like "How many birthdays have the average person?" Or "Why in the wild, polar bears do not eat penguins?" The purpose of the event - to find out whether a person is aware that stupid to break the rules?
They go on a fishing trip with a hammer
Every beginner German angler is obliged to undergo training in special courses where they teach not only with handling gear, and explain how to stun the fish caught that she was not "stress". After the course, as required by law, the fisherman gets the corresponding certificate.
They do not survive on the topic of appearance
Meet the girl on the street in a tracksuit, no make-up and styling - a usual thing. Just let anyone try to reproach her that today it is not at the parade! Germans appreciate the independence and comfort and sure - they have every right to look the way it suits them: "Men go without makeup, but we can not?»
They blow their noses loudly
Imagine you are sitting in a cafe, enjoying a quiet pleasant music, eat perfectly fried steak, when suddenly your partner, a German blowing his nose loudly. Most likely, you will want to sink into the ground with shame. However, around nobody even pays attention to such a "bad manners". And all because the Germans are convinced that no matter where you are: in the library, at a meeting in a restaurant - there is no shame to blow his nose on the spot.
They say only the truth
Germans - the people straight and always strive to speak the truth to others, even if they do not like that. And if you're on the Rights of the hostess not reported sausages in a hodgepodge, rest assured - criticism does not take long. You should not take offense at it, because, speaking the bitter truth, the Germans were confident - they will help you.
They do not tolerate the invasion of personal space
The Germans used to communicate over long distances. If Russian can hugged each other a pat on the shoulder, then in Germany, it can be perceived as an invasion of personal space, and switch to the source dramatically exasperated tone.