Germans as well are proud to be german, but they also know of their past. The days of the Nazi's and the communist day will haunt the germans forever and they are aware of that.
My host-family said when I asked them about this issue, that Germany today is not the Germany of the Nazi's or when they were divided. There is nothing germans can do, but live with the fact that these happened.
In all of Germany, especially in Berlin there are reminders of the horrible events everywhere you go. It is important for the germans mourn what happened and to remind themselves of the past, so they never let it happen again.
Germans are more proud of their heritage and how they overcame these horrible government's, to having a democratic government like the United States.
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| Picture of the Television Tower in Berlin. The Television Tower is a reminder of the communist regime that once ruled East Germany. |
I was just in Berlin about 3 weeks ago. They didn't seem to like Americans all that much.
ReplyDeleteYes, some view American's as arrogant, I believe that's true anywhere you go, however. Older people in Berlin really love Americans because they know how much effort we put into saving them from the Soviets. Not so true for the younger generation. People get the false impression germans are rude or unfriendly, its not the case. Their just much more reserved, then Americans. If you live in another country long enough, you will understand how obnoxious Americans can be. It was so easy to pick an American out, after being in Berlin for four months. How long were in you in Berlin?
ReplyDeletegood on you for not being afraid of asking about it. i'm sure its a touchy subject, but im sure they realize how curious americans are about it.
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