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RE: Reverse Culture Shock - Back in Berlin

in Cross Culture2 years ago

That must be sooo interesting experience going back after a while. I met a couple of Germans traveling around in Thailand and they sort of miss home because to them, Thailand is a bit chaotic. But from your description, I don't think I would like it much over there haha especially I like going where the friendly people are 😂. But walking with the beer part, that's one thing that should be normalized everywhere though I know, here even in Thailand and Indonesia, they can be pretty strict about the beer. This post is an interesting insight for sure!

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Well, it is interesting for sure! And I believe most of the world is a bit chaotic compared to Germany. But you know what? For German standards Berlin is actually on the chaotic side, hahaha.

As for the friendliness, it has happened to me so often in Mexico (where I normally live) that people have been pretending to be friendly on the outside, while it was clear that they were actually not being very nice. You know, "With all the greatest respect, ..."

As for the beer, what cracks me up in comparison in the US, where it's okay to drink alcohol in public, but you must hide it in a paper bag. So if you see someone drinking out of a paper bag, it's obviously alcohol. Not so in this place. Germany at least is honest about it.

haha that's what I noticed! I heard the same thing about Berlin as well. When I said that thailand especially BKK is paradise compared Indonesia, they were shocked because to them BKK isn't really pedestrian friendly and too chaotic. It's nice that you brought this up since this got me thinking about living here and the differences that I've experienced so far.

Nice example! It goes to show, everything is relative.