[denwerdinoss]

i can't speak for brits because i haven't really met any. but i have met a handful of germans.. there is an army base near by and you have alot of families with german mothers and american fathers.. similar to seeing mixed korean families..its pretty common.


from my experience germans are very blunt and direct with what they say,but not necessarily rude, i haven't ever felt like i was being disrespected by them, infact when i was living with my grandmother a friend and neighbor was german.. his mother was very nice and would have us over for cake and pie and dinner occasionally. all in all they are very hospitable, but i have noticed that with their children they are very strict and no nonsense parents, and i've noticed that every german house i went into they made a big deal about taking off your shoes at the door. i thought that was odd, but the more that i think of it their houses were emaculate.
something else i noticed, every other german/american couple is a black and white couple.. i dont know whats up with german chicks and black men but they seem to love the brothers. and they are notorious chainsmokers and drinkers. i don't think i've ever met one who didnt have a cigarette in their hands.


anyways, just things i noticed.. any germans who can explain this further, i.e. their love for black men and smoking, or their obcessive need to keep their house clean, or why they insist that i take off my shoes when i come to their house, this would be much appreciated.