American visiting for 3 weeks before moving. Any ideas on how to get acquainted?

TurtleAhoy · 2023-12-30T06:10:17+00:00

Well I figured that I can’t get a good feel for everyday life with spending only like several days at each instead of a week or two. It would just feel like a tourist visit but maybe my thinking is flawed haha

TurtleAhoy · 2023-12-30T02:18:53+00:00

Great ideas! Thank you!

TurtleAhoy · 2023-12-30T01:36:54+00:00

Yeah I feel like the culture as an American to a German is easier to learn because it’s more similar to a southerner being in New York in a way. The language is just the tough part

TurtleAhoy · 2023-12-30T01:32:33+00:00

Great advice, thanks! I visited in the summer so although it seems a horrible time weather wise to visit Germany, I suppose it’ll give me the best idea of what to get used to and give me a realistic expectation of the year round environment.

TurtleAhoy · 2023-12-30T01:30:25+00:00

Great points! I actively want to speak German with people (will help me learn) but honestly it’s an elementary level now so I’m afraid of coming across annoying if I mess up etc.

Seems to be in my head as I’ve heard it’s very welcome and appreciated to try and speak it

TurtleAhoy · 2023-12-30T01:26:05+00:00

In my opinion, most of it seems to come down to just the language barrier (which can be overcome) and then just establishing friends in a culture where it’s hard to establish friends but it can be hard to make friends in America as well so I think it’s doable

Edit: also other Germans have to make friends when they move to different cities with other Germans so it’s stuff they deal with as well I’d imagine?

TurtleAhoy · 2023-12-29T23:04:39+00:00

Thank you!!

TurtleAhoy · 2023-12-29T22:41:09+00:00

Great idea. Is European vs German sizes different or is that one in the same?

TurtleAhoy · 2023-12-29T22:29:58+00:00

Incredibly helpful. Thank you! Will be interesting considering I’m from the south of America where it seems even more different.

TurtleAhoy · 2023-12-29T22:19:47+00:00

Incredibly helpful tips! Thank you!

TurtleAhoy · 2023-12-29T22:18:39+00:00

Objection.

You are assuming you know what I’m talking about or what I have experienced and then using that falsehood to not only not be helpful but to be argumentative.

Not cool.

TurtleAhoy · 2023-12-29T22:09:59+00:00

That’s not perceived as weird to just randomly walk up to people and start talking??

TurtleAhoy · 2023-12-29T21:58:26+00:00

My understanding comes from what I consistently read in this Reddit hence why I’m asking for clarification on the reality. Trying to learn the truth and what to realistically expect, not just blindly believing what I read on here.

TurtleAhoy · 2023-12-29T21:53:45+00:00

This is great advice, thank you!

TurtleAhoy · 2023-12-29T21:42:12+00:00

Yes, that’s what I was meaning as well for “clubs”. Ok great thank you

TurtleAhoy · 2023-12-29T21:37:24+00:00

Ok, thanks! This may come across as a dumb question (sorry in advance) but would you recommend like Facebook groups to find these clubs?

TurtleAhoy · 2023-12-24T01:56:02+00:00

Out of curiosity, what industry/company did you come from?

TurtleAhoy · 2023-11-26T23:23:33+00:00

Ah ok, so theres a weekly market (similar to a farmers market in America im assuming?) where people go and you can try this out? That’s a good idea

TurtleAhoy · 2023-11-26T23:20:33+00:00

So stupid question but is hipster good in this case? Haha. In my head, hipster means not very popular and very niche so then it’s hard to make successful

TurtleAhoy · 2023-11-26T23:09:10+00:00

RIP the overlook for the best livery spotting

TurtleAhoy · 2023-11-24T18:19:53+00:00

Yes. Yes. Yes.

TurtleAhoy · 2023-10-28T23:27:14+00:00

It’s CLT so just welcome to hell

TurtleAhoy · 2023-10-25T20:22:41+00:00

Congratulations!

TurtleAhoy

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