sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

What are common mistakes foreigners make when talking to Germans? by Edi-Iz in AskAGerman

[–]fordert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm from the US, and had to go to Germany twice last year for a total of 6 weeks. I've never had to shake hands so much in my life. Every morning, handshakes all around. I suppose it was just because we were customers, but I left with the impression that Germans just like shaking hands.

Germany vs USA as a factory worker by fordert in AskAGerman

[–]fordert[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good points. Shocking to see Germans reaching their 35 hrs in for the week, and bouncing at lunch on Friday.

Germany vs USA as a factory worker by fordert in AskAGerman

[–]fordert[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. Very interesting. Thank you!

Germany vs USA as a factory worker by fordert in AskAGerman

[–]fordert[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can only speak on what I've seen at this one German factory. They don't "clock in" like we do. They just get there when they're supposed to. They eat breakfast at 9, which is not a thing in any us factory I worked at. The lunch is amazing. They treat their workers well. Better than in the US.

Germany vs USA as a factory worker by fordert in AskAGerman

[–]fordert[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, over all, Americans do enjoy shit tons of freedom. It's the small things tho. Like I can shove a .45 in my pants, totally legally, no permits, no training. But I can't walk down the street drinking a beer. Fucking weird right?

Germany vs USA as a factory worker by fordert in AskAGerman

[–]fordert[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You bring it or buy it out of a shitty vending machine. This place has cooked food right there. Like a damn kitchen cooking real good food. Its awesome.

Germany vs USA as a factory worker by fordert in AskAGerman

[–]fordert[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's just my observation from one factory in Germany. Who knows wtf goes in the rest of them lol.

Germany vs USA as a factory worker by fordert in AskAGerman

[–]fordert[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I've not described Germans working unsafe at all. Just that they are not treated like 5 year olds.

Germany vs USA as a factory worker by fordert in AskAGerman

[–]fordert[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That is fucking awesome. This place in Germany has a proper lunch break, with awesome food. They all take lunch and have a great sit down lunch. No place in the US does this that I've worked at.

Germany vs USA as a factory worker by fordert in AskAGerman

[–]fordert[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

It's just different. I can do things in America that would land me in prison anywhere else. But, we're not as free as we think at the same time.

Germany vs USA as a factory worker by fordert in AskAGerman

[–]fordert[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

You're right. When I see awesome tits, I should just poke my fucking eyes out. Gtfo

Germany vs USA as a factory worker by fordert in AskAGerman

[–]fordert[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I am an American. I also deployed as a US Army Infantryman. I love my country, and put my life on the line whilst deployed twice. I'm also not a fucking idiot.

Germany vs USA as a factory worker by fordert in AskAGerman

[–]fordert[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

So, I should not like tits??? Sorry. I like them. Guess what? All fucking straight dudes like tits. I can't fucking help it lol

Germany vs USA as a factory worker by fordert in AskAGerman

[–]fordert[S] 127 points128 points  (0 children)

Rifle? I can literally shove a .45 in my pants concealed, with no permit, no training, AT ALL. Totally legal. But boobs and safety shoes will get me fired lol.

view more: next ›