*laughs* They say there are three phases in culture shock: 1) when you arrive and everything is /ugh/ different, 2) when you stay longer and realize you are now doing some things /their/ way and then 3) when you get back home suddenly everything is /ugh/ different yet again.
Personally, I found the last bit hardest. Like groping for the light switch in the bathroom. I really remember that. I wonder why they do that here? It's only for the bathroom. Every other light switch is where it belongs - in the room.
As for the drinki9ng bit: Yeah, we are nasty. We take a certain pleasure in the fact that Germans learn about their alcohol level gradually, starting with the soft stuff around 16, and the stronger stuff at 18, and when you are 25 you usually know how much you can hold. Americans with their low-alc beer can be easily tempted to all the "Obstler" stuff I avoid like the devil shies holy water.
Apart from that we are rather friendly around here. I'm glad you found that too and enjoyed your stay :-)
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Date: 2007-10-05 12:42 pm (UTC)Personally, I found the last bit hardest. Like groping for the light switch in the bathroom. I really remember that.
I wonder why they do that here? It's only for the bathroom. Every other light switch is where it belongs - in the room.
As for the drinki9ng bit: Yeah, we are nasty. We take a certain pleasure in the fact that Germans learn about their alcohol level gradually, starting with the soft stuff around 16, and the stronger stuff at 18, and when you are 25 you usually know how much you can hold. Americans with their low-alc beer can be easily tempted to all the "Obstler" stuff I avoid like the devil shies holy water.
Apart from that we are rather friendly around here. I'm glad you found that too and enjoyed your stay :-)