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manalone · 08-30-2003, 04:18 AM

There *are*neo-nazis, but the German police force, especially in places like Berlin and Munich, keep then well under guard.

I have been around a fair bit of Germany, I speak a good bit of German. I have never found them to be "arrogant" in the way some have suggested.

It's common to mistake the fact that they have different manners (especially with regard to please, thank you and the way one requests things). These can seem curt to English speakers.

If I were you, stay away from bad areas (duh) in the cities and don't be afraid to sample a variety of things, especially wine food and Beer.

08-30-2003, 04:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
manalone Once upon a time...	There areneo-nazis, but the German police force, especially in places like Berlin and Munich, keep then well under guard. I have been around a fair bit of Germany, I speak a good bit of German. I have never found them to be "arrogant" in the way some have suggested. It's common to mistake the fact that they have different manners (especially with regard to please, thank you and the way one requests things). These can seem curt to English speakers. If I were you, stay away from bad areas (duh) in the cities and don't be afraid to sample a variety of things, especially wine food and Beer. __________________ -- Man Alone ======= Abstainer: a weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure. Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary.