21 year old German here.

This question is for Americans who have been to Germany before (or might’ve had any interaction with Germans). And I know there are a lot of Americans on this platform who bash and hate on their own country but I hope to get an answer that’s as truthful and unbiased as possible.

So as someone who’s very sensitive I always felt like people here are way too cruel and direct. It’s a prevalent stereotype that Germans are very direct and cold. I know that a big part of this is my own perception and mental state that will cause these types of perceptions independent from the country because there will always be assholes.

But I wonder if it could be true that some of my observation might actually be because Germans might actually be more cruel. If you guys are really honest I wonder if it is possible that Americans might be slightly more nice than Germans and which country you think is actually more cruel in general. (Hope this question is not too stupid)

  • @[email protected]English
    4•5 hours ago

    … in the 1800s and first half of the 1900s really focused on a conservative and staunchly obedient household structure. I mostly remember growing up being a matter of “do what I say and don’t talk back” more than any concern for me as a child.

    Fwiw this sounds like it %100 could be written about Catholics too.

    • anon6789English
      4•11 hours ago

      Lol yeah, that’s what the other side of my family is and it wasn’t much different. They seemed a little more emotionally connected and concerned about things other than just saying ignore it and move on, but neither side was very supportive, especially emotionally.