Germany is a haven for introverts When I first moved to…
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Germany is a haven for introverts
When I first moved to Germany about 4.5 years ago, I went through a major culture shock. I was used to the warmth and openness of Southeast Asia and the United States.
I'm in Alicante, Spain right now for two weeks and can't wait to go home to Germany! People are so loud and talkative here. I was enjoying a nice lunch with my family when a woman at a table next to us started chatting up. This happened quite a few times already. For instance, an old man at the supermarket said hi to my son and ruffled his hair. Thought that was intrusive. There are many things I like here, too, but I'm realizing that as an introvert, I prefer Germany.
Germans might be slow to warm up and more reserved, and it may be difficult to feel like you fit in. That is true. I know it's not easy to learn the language or to adapt to the culture. And it's ok if you don't like living here. But I'm starting to appreciate it here now. And maybe it takes leaving the country to appreciate it. I'm not discrediting others here who has had bad experiences here. I've had my share of that, too.
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When I first moved to Germany about 4.5 years ago, I went through a major culture shock. I was used to the warmth and openness of Southeast Asia and the United States.
I'm in Alicante, Spain right now for two weeks and can't wait to go home to Germany! People are so loud and talkative here. I was enjoying a nice lunch with my family when a woman at a table next to us started chatting up. This happened quite a few times already. For instance, an old man at the supermarket said hi to my son and ruffled his hair. Thought that was intrusive. There are many things I like here, too, but I'm realizing that as an introvert, I prefer Germany.
Germans might be slow to warm up and more reserved, and it may be difficult to feel like you fit in. That is true. I know it's not easy to learn the language or to adapt to the culture. And it's ok if you don't like living here. But I'm starting to appreciate it here now. And maybe it takes leaving the country to appreciate it. I'm not discrediting others here who has had bad experiences here. I've had my share of that, too.
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