German Culture : A Unique Blend Of The Old And New

Culture is part of special traditions and rites of passage. In this paper I am going to write about American culture compared to German culture. To do this I interviewed Michael Heidenreich, who was born in Berlin, Germany in 1943.

Another huge part of my life that comes from my German heritage is the foods that my family and I eat. Germans eat a lot of meats. The main meat that my family and I have is pork and sometimes steak. Pork is a very common food in Germany. We even have sausage occasionally. My whole family sits at the dinner table while my father and grandpa cook our dinners. Another thing that the adults do is drink beer on special occasions. My cousins and I are under age so we obviously can’t have

On the surface Germany appears to be a loving, and a precise country with its love of bratwurst sausages and beer. However Germany is known for much more than being an easy going society that loves to eat.   Germany is widely known for the mistreatment to the Jews during world war two. When Hitler came into power he believed that all Jews were inferior to the Germans who Hitler deemed racially superior to their Jewish counterparts. Modern texts set during the Holocaust present a more humanised side of the Nazis, exploring friendships that existed between Jews and Nazi followers.

The first and most important cultural difference between Americans and Germans is the issue of self-control and regulations. Many Americans are impulsive and make decisions without much thought behind their actions. Germans, as opposed to Americans, are much less susceptible for impulsive actions because in Germany there are significantly more rules and social norms for Germans to follow which are part of Ordnung. The reason why Germans have more social norms and rules than Americans is to prevent misunderstandings that may be taken as disrespect. Germans “feel comfortable with these kinds of rules, which give them a feeling of security as well as a strong sense of right and wrong” (Nees 39). The amount of rules and regulations that are in Germany might make an American

While Germany and America are similar in some aspects, there is a very stark division between them when it comes to different social and cultural

The values and beliefs of the German Americans pose obstacles to cross cultural understandings, causing rejection by American society, because of Germany's Political views and ---. The values and beliefs of the German Americans pose obstacles to cross cultural understandings, causing rejection by American society, because of Germany's political views. According to the International Encyclopedia, Germany was a part of a Monarchy during World War I. Political parties such as the centre party, democratic parties, and socialist parties did not control Germany’s government, nor any of Germany’s military. Instead, Toward the end of the war German troops were retreating and struggling to fight.

There is a difference seen between Americans and Germans in the way politics are viewed. Considering the rough past with political leaders that Germany has endured, they have a reason to view it differently. This could also be attributed to building up a country that has lost everything. Germany is a country that has seen many trials and tribulations, to get to where they are. Therefore, they have many different tendencies than other countries. For Germans, they have a sense of verbindlich that is related to politics on a large scale.

When it comes to death, Germans own the highest rate of dying. They are required by law to purchase a coffin even if their loved one's are cremated. Over fifty percent of the German population is cremated to avoid burial services. Those who chose to be buried are only allowed to “rest” in cemeteries for ten to thirty years due to space limitations. Healthcare in Germany is only a bit different from American Healthcare. German Residents are required to belong to a sickness fund, and insurance companies are required to accept them. The residents pay half of the sickness fund costs, and employers pay the other half. There is also a limitation on out of pocket expenses, so it’s almost impossible for Germans to be in debt from any medical bills.

Germany, a country rich in culture and heritage, yet plagued by the fallout of World War I and World War II, has progressed to become the centerpiece of the European Union and the world’s third richest economy. The first German Empire dates back to the Roman Empire starting in the 8th century AD. During the Middle Ages the German Empire fended off many attacks against their soil from the Hungarians and the Slavs. Fighting and power struggles continued until the 1400’s, when the modern world gradually came into existence with intellectual, economic and political changes.

German foods and expectations have changed over time. Germany has great expectations in manners. For example, in Germany people need to have both hands on the table and no elbows. This is considered to be polite and respectful, especially in restaurants. The foods that people Germany eat changed over time, but one food that has remained the same is the potato. The potato started in Germany with King Frederick II in the 1700’s. He gave out potato seeds so that people would start growing them for themselves. This allowed them to feed themselves and live off of their own food. Potatoes now are a big part of meals and get used in many ways. For example, ”some Germans eat potatoes with pears, bacon, and beans. Others prepare a special stew called

There are a few traditions and celebrations that take place in Germany. Many of us in the United States celebrate a couple of those traditions. Oktoberfest is the biggest one we celebrate that is a German tradition. Oktoberfest attracts over six million tourists who consume 1,320,860 gallons of beer as well as food. Mardi Gras is also a tradition celebrated in Germany as well much like Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Christmas and Easter are the other two traditions

Based on Hofstede’s cultural index is appreciated that the similarities between British and German culture is high.

Come drink a Bit burger and eat a delicious wiener schnitzel in Germany! Germany is just slightly smaller than the state of Montana in the United States. In addition, Germany is located in central Europe and borders the North Sea and Baltic Sea in the Netherlands and, Poland. The culture built around Germany has a foundation of Art, Literature, Sports, Food, and Music. In addition, Germany’s torn past over war of its modern day is very different form our own, but is very similar in many other ways. However to truly understand the unique culture of Germany, one must know the origin of the unique Art’s, Literature, Sports, Food and, Music, that Germany is known for.

Since the unification of Germany in the late 19th century, attitudes of nationalism, Prussian militarism and expansionism saturated German society. As one can clearly see in the

When conducting business with Germans there are a few differences to conducting business in Australia. One of the differences is that they have more emphasis on order and formality and so a well-planned approach is highly recommended. Their dress code is like Australia’s and when doing business one should dress conservatively, and should wear suit and tie to meetings. When addressing people you should use surnames until you are invited to use their first name. When meeting your potential clients you