2006-12-05 07:25:45 · 14 answers · asked by Monisma 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Have heard it a few times so far, so it must be the common sentiment.
2006-12-05 07:32:41 · update #1
Actually, I read it here in YC in Travel/Germany. And not only once
2006-12-05 22:36:30 · update #2
@robertdihno
Make good grades, finish school, get a life and quit being so hateful
2006-12-07 06:01:51 · update #3
The generalizing must end!!!!
I'm sure Germans have a sense of humor.
Don't know any---but, I'm sure they do.
2006-12-05 07:27:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
All peoples have a sense of humor, its just some are hard to reach and get that response we were looking for, I think its because Americans have this belief that other nationalities were suppressed for so long they have for gotten what is funny, but I really and truly think its the other way around, other Nations look at Americans and call us push overs, because we let everything bother us and try to over come this fact by fixing everything... Its not working, Laughter is key to happiness for all. So Say We All
2006-12-05 15:31:49 · answer #2 · answered by Alex 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most Americans just don't GET the German sense of humor. We live in a country that is so focused on political correctness and sugary politeness that the abrupt, blunt way that most Germans speak is a shock to us. This seeps over into their senses of humor.
I find it commendable myself. It would be nice if we didn't have to sugarcoat EVERYTHING here.
2006-12-05 15:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by Esma 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is a very generalized question.. I'm American and I think that everybody has a sense of humor. I think you need to check your information source.
2006-12-05 15:28:03 · answer #4 · answered by Steph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm American, and I know the Germans do have a sense of humor.
2006-12-05 15:26:56 · answer #5 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of that and I'm American so it can't be that common.
2006-12-05 18:05:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm American and that's news to me. Perhaps you can provide your sources.
2006-12-05 20:20:52 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am an american who has never even heard the accusation
2006-12-05 15:27:53 · answer #8 · answered by JaSam 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i've met some funny germans.
2006-12-05 15:33:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe because we don't speak the language we don't know when they are laughing.
Coach
2006-12-05 15:33:33 · answer #10 · answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋