6 true German qualities that irritate our people
The Germans differ from people of other Nations incredible desire for order. They patiently will wait for the green light on a completely deserted street and you can go fishing, if you do not have taken the course. Even other Europeans hard to accept with German thoroughness, and as for the Russians, then our people they sometimes frankly annoying.
The peculiarities of the German mentality can be listed endlessly, but the hardest thing for our people to accept those qualities that contrast with the lifestyle of the Russian people. We found six such peculiarities of German character, which is not a categorically negative, but also to endure very hard.
Lists and diaries are the best friends of the Germans, in whose lives there is absolutely no room for spontaneity. Even meeting with friends and plan carefully in advance. Particularly fanatical lovers of order and for family visits schedule, and if someone dares to appear without warning, it may "kiss" the door.
If you think that placing every thing on the shelves and regular cleaning is a passion order, you are deeply mistaken. In German homes it is possible to find shoes lined up in the hallway is strictly under the line and underwear drying on the rope, ordered by size. What about individual knives for bread, vegetables, fruits, oils and sausages?
Living next to the Germans, you can be assured that their trained eye can not hide no nothing. A cigarette butt near porch, unevenly cut grass, not off the day of the lantern in the yard, garbage, dropped in the wrong container it will be observed, systematized and reported where necessary. We have traditionally called snitching, and the Germans nobly neighbor's vigilance.
Yes, it is worth noting the mode of observance of silence, which adhere to respectable burghers. Sunday silence is necessary to observe all day, and on weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 and from 22:00 to 7:00. Thus the concept of "silence" and the Germans literally — the police can call, even if you have a noise after 22.00 in the shower water.
In Germany it is not accepted to be offended by the truth, because it is believed that it speak only with good intentions. Just want to help you realize your imperfections and to specify the correct path to the ideal. The hostess will be happy to tell you that her dish is not so immediately friendly give helpful tips and some new recipes.
In the restaurant, the German may tell the waiter what he thinks about food, the chef and the institution as a whole. But keep in mind that the German gives instructions are very good-natured. Although our man is not critical — such behaviour is clearly perceived as tactless and rude.
For many centuries the Germans are in the lead in lists of the most boring people on the planet. They know it, but I can't help it. At work they joke is not accepted — there are weekends and holidays. German jokes are very detailed and not characterized by diversity. Often jokes about blondes, men are lazy and the simple-minded provincials. If you are in the right place, I didn't, then get ready that the narrator will not regret the time and "chew" the essence of the joke.
To its budget, the German is very attentive. All purchases are made in accordance with the list and prices are checked several times to accurately determine the most advantageous offer. In Germany it is customary to save on heating, and the distribution of the tip is perceived as wasteful. The German can in the summer to come to the store and try on a jacket, and then six months to wait for "black Friday" in the hope that any thing will be available, but still at a discount.