Monday, August 20, 2012

Observations.

Observations.
Things you notice.
Things you observe.
Things you pay attention to.

Observations are so intriguing. You watch how things can change or differ from what you know. Its so very interesting to make the connection of what is and what was. I have come to know things are not "weird" here, they are just different. And I am okay with that. But just so you all know, I am going to return wanting only carbonated water, coffee, cake, and bread. I don't think I've ever eaten so much coffee, cake, bread, and even carbonated water. Haaha.

Living here, in Germany, I have taken notice of so many things that are different from Florida. So, here it is.


They have no idea what a Band-Aid is. Yes, I did need one, or three.


No ice cubes. Anywhere.
Toilets have a button for more water or less water.
No air conditioning. Anywhere.
Water has gas; always. Water without gas is not an option. (gas = carbonation) 
but its called gas here?
All top level rooms have slanted ceilings. With slanted windows.
All houses have a minimum of three stories.
English is getting harder to remember every day.
Schiße is said so much.
Coffee and cake is an everyday thing. At any time. 
There is no "lunch time" it's eat something if you are hungry around 2. And then 
we will eat at 5. And then again at 7. 
If you say you like something it will automatically be purchased.
German people always want to know what the English word is. 
They also don't know the difference between many and much; it's quite funny to 
hear them go back and forth on what sounds right. 
They do whatever they please whenever they please.
Doors are always shut.
Windows are always open.
There is no "look" to an American, so nobody thinks I am american until they ask me a question I don't        know how to answer.  
There is also no "look" to a German.
Germans LOVE "How I Met Your Mother". I don't understand the fascination.
Beer is welcome at anytime of the day, at any meal. But, always served in a tall 
glass. No beer mugs, crazy huh?
Wine is also offered often. And you always say yes. 
It's always "hot" out, even when it is a cool 60 degrees f. 
Liederhosen is only worn by tourists...
There are heaters in every room.
They say "see you later, alligator". 
Bitte, Schön, und Genau are common words.
You're either catholic or you're catholic. 
An outside pool is found one in every 100 kilometers . An inside one, one in 
every 50 kilometers. 
They will always offer you food, coffee and water. And they get offended when you say 
no. 
They are the nicest and most welcoming people ever.
It is strange to smile at a stranger.
Cars can and will go up to 220kph.
If you go 120 on the autobahn expect to be in the far right lane. Everybody will 
pass you.
There are random bathrooms on the side of the autobahn. One about every 20km.
They love their eis. (ice cream). Especially spaghetti eis.
If you are on a bike and you don't move, they will run you over. Or just drive 
past you very close and very, very fast.
They can maneuver their cars very well and in very tight spaces at very high 
speeds.
Fußball is not for girls.
They take pride in their gardens and are envious of better ones.
There are no "free refills".
All taxis here are off-white Mercedes.
You are always offered a seat.
Some Germans can drink and drink and drink some more and be perfectly fine.
It is perfectly okay to say fuck and shit even in the most formal setting. Here, they are not "bad words" They are normal speech.

This is my list so far. 






1 comment:

  1. OK, I'm starting to feel stupid responding to every single post but they are all so good - especially that last one. :0)

    Love it!

    i'm gonna try and stop here...

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