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The hog or whomever he wants to go by this time did reply in context with what mimzy was saying and further proves his point. IMO

As another American I don't take much offense to joking about us because America is everything bad and good that people think we are. All a matter of perspective and personal experience. We in America as well as FLM are a very diverse people from every culture on the planet. What some people don't realize is that their world view is only their world view and as much as they may think everyone else who is different is not what they think the world we all live in should be, could be asking is it me or is it them? If you are the one with the problem than it is you with the problem. Everyone is just being who they are not who you are, I am me not you and you are not me but we are who we are, unless you are a bot than you are not anyone and should not be here.

Just a different perspective for everyone or no one. Exercising me for me being me being with you all together as we... And we all know how much fun weeee is.

To proof that there are always cliches and reasons to smile about each other. Guess mimzy is OK with.

Cliches & Stereotypes about German People

In the age of globalisation, I wonder how many people in Europe and around the world believe that the typical stereotypes about Germans are true?
Fact is that Germans are not the homogeneous society you might think it is. Many Germans identify themselves with the state they live in, and there are many differences in culture. For example, many Bavarians are proud Bavarians rather than proud Germans.

Certainly, a few clichés bear some truth. However, can the well-known stereotypes still be applied to more than 80 million people? Let's have a closer look! What is typical German?

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"Germans always wear Lederhosen" - That's not even true for Bavaria, the home of the Lederhosen. Lederhosen and Dirndl are a traditional dress (Tracht) of Bavaria. Other states have their tradional dresses as well. German people wear these Tracht at local festivals and events, sometimes. But usually not in everyday life.

"Germans live on sauerkraut and sausages" - Well, sauerkraut is a healthy food. Depending on how you cook it, it can be very tasty. I like it. However, apart from sauerkraut, we have much more typical German foods.

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Would you believe that many Germans love pizza, spaghetti and Asian dishes, too?

"Germans are always punctual, hard-working and don't have humour" - That was probably true in the 1950s and 60s. But the world has changed, and so have the Germans.
I don't know if there is such a thing like typical German humour. But rest assured, we have a sense of humour!
We Germans love Dinner for One, it is the most repeated TV program in Germany. So we must have humour .
Punctuality is not a negative attribute, as long as one doesn't get mad at people who are a few minutes late.

"Germans are unfriendly and impolite" - There is a degree of truth in this. Sometimes I think that as well, especially when I return from a holiday in a foreign country. Obviously, Germans have never learned to be patient standing in a queue, and to wait until people get out of the bus, before they jump in.
Another situation when German people might appear unfriendly is when they are asked for help from a foreigner in English, or any other language. Although English is taught at school, many people hesitate to speak English because they are not fluent in English. Especially older people don't have good English skills.
I could add a few other points about what I don't like about my fellow Germans. However, would this be representative?

On the positive side, visitors are offered great hospitality. German people won't smile all day. However, if they treat you friendly, you can be sure they mean it.

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I guess Germans are much more straightforward than Americans, so when asked "How are you?", getting an answer like "Oh, having a real shitty day" would be perfectly OK. On the other hand, I think Germans typically keep the distance and rarely speak about their personal lives, except with very close friends.

what about 'reserving' sun loungers on the beach,by draping their towels on them hours before everyone else gets up?
that's quite a popular german stereotype in the uk,

Funny stuff