German Culture Shock: are the germans unfriendly and cold?

Imagine you're at a new school where everyone speaks a different language and keeps to themselves, that's like being in Germany for the first time.

When people say Germans are unfriendly or cold, it’s kind of like saying your new classmates don’t wave hello or smile when they pass by. That might feel strange at first, especially if you're used to everyone being super chatty and hugging each other at school, like how you do with your best friend every morning!

Like a Quiet Game

In Germany, people often take their time getting to know someone. It's like playing a quiet game where you wait for the right moment to say something important, instead of shouting it out loud in the middle of class.

Also, Germans love order, they like things to be neat and on time, just like how your toys should be lined up after playtime!

So even though they might seem far away at first, once you start talking or playing together, they can become some of the friendliest people around. It's just their way of saying hello, slow and steady!

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Examples

  1. A new student from Italy feels ignored during class because the German teacher doesn't smile or speak loudly.
  2. At a café, a customer is surprised when the barista doesn’t say hello and just hands over the coffee.
  3. A tourist thinks Germans are unfriendly after being ignored in a train station.

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