Im going to Germany with my 11th grade german class for 2 weeks. Should I be excited? Will it be a good time?
p.s. I'm 17 haha
2007-01-29 12:32:50 · 3 answers · asked by kknights81 1 in Travel ➔ Other - Destinations
I went in 1993 and stayed with my friend in a military base there. Let's see what I can tell you.....
* Almost everyone there speaks english, but it's always good to speak in their language when you can....oh you said German class. Never mind!
* I found both extremes of politeness there. On the one hand, some people were extremely rude and pushy. On the other, I found many did huge favors for complete strangers (like me).
* They respect rules, laws and authority MUCH more than in the U.S. (for better or worse.....). If you're on a tour bus for example and they tell you you can't take sodas, they mean it.
* I found the country to be a lot cleaner and much more environmentally concious than here too.
* Trees all over the place. Trees, trees and more trees. Everything is hidden behind 100 trees.
* You'll find the usual fast food places you know and love....sometimes with some new things on the menu. Often an extra charge for things they give away free here.
* There can be more racism and prejudice than there is here at times.
* As in the rest of Europe as well: more people smoke, more people drink beer and wine, if you want to drink water you buy it bottled, mineral water is very popular.
* What are minor mad manners here (chewing gum or putting elbows on table at dinner) you do NOT want to do there.
* And yes you SHOULD be excited, lots of stuff to see there and a lot of it has been around a LOT longer than our entire country. Beautiful countryside. Take lots of pictures and get to some of the neighboring countries if you can.
2007-01-29 12:57:18 · answer #1 · answered by clueless_nerd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Germany is a big place. Where are you going? Big cities? Small towns? Lakes? Sea? Mountains? Germany's got it all. I had a wonderful time. People were very nice and patient with my trying to speak German. Most young people speak at least a little English. Have fun.
2007-01-29 12:38:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Expect bombings veneer schnitzel, and Hitler worshipers, I would much prefer Spain or France but that just me.
2007-01-29 12:37:28 · answer #3 · answered by Lauren 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋