The biggest culture shock for me was that in Ireland it's completely normal to start a conversation in a queue or waiting at the bus stop. In Austria if someone starts talking to you at the bus stop you kind of expect them to be a drug addict or a lunatic or something.
As an Indian who has lived in the UK, Switzerland, and India, I've experienced reverse culture shock firsthand. In the past, when I was younger and single, I was less observant and more focused on my own life. However, as I've grown older and taken on more responsibilities, I've become more aware of the world around me, including its flaws. It's interesting to note that many of the issues I observe today were also present in India years ago, but I may have been less likely to notice or address them at the time.
Interesting, how much you adjusted and assimilate the culture of other places; must be nice to enjoy what is available … you’ll be like you never left in no time! 🥰
As old Viennese I have to tell you a secret. Viennese are the friendliest people on earth IF you let them be crumpy ;-D In fact for us Viennese is nothing more annoying than seeing a friendly face in the morning, and god forbid that friendly face then also dares to say - a joyful and bursted with energy - "Good Morning" = that´s truely the worst that can happen in the morning = that has even the high potential to ruin the rest of the day ;-D Just joking ..but with a tiny pinch of truth
You're welcome. We found some things that we didn't like in the beginning also have to potential to change as the years go by so It'd be interesting if I find new things to be amazed by.
Thank you for responding to my request so quickly (you could have been thinking about making a video about it yourself, but thanks anyway). From what you`ve just said and my own observations it seems to me that a certain very characteristic Celtic-Anglo-Saxon lightness which you can very clearly discern and experience in the Uk and Ireland is simply missing in Austria and Germany and also other Germanic societies (Holland, Demnark, Norway, etc.) This "ligthness" is difficult to define, but very obvious to anyone who has experienced it. I even think it`s one of the defining features of the Uk and Ireland. Germans and Austrians tend to be somewhat "heavy" and inflexible compared to the British and Irish. Calling someone a "filthy dog" could lead to serious legal consequences in Germany, whereas in Ireland and UK it`s just part of their tongue-in-cheek culture. And this is something you will always miss once you`ve experienced it. On the other hand you can appreciate the technical efficiency and attention to detail of the Germans/Austrians.
We did see your comment and decided it would be a quick video to make. The Rum also mentioned something like this. He thinks it'll be harder to adapter to Austrian culture than Irish because something about Ireland felt familiar to Barbados/Caribbean.
The biggest culture shock for me was that in Ireland it's completely normal to start a conversation in a queue or waiting at the bus stop. In Austria if someone starts talking to you at the bus stop you kind of expect them to be a drug addict or a lunatic or something.
Yeah, we've become suspicious of anyone approaching us here too. In Ireland it was usually to ask for directions or a joking comment
Love the accent mix you've acquired x
The occasional word/phrase coming out in pure 🇮🇪 is particularly great
Lovely the way you sometimes have such an Irish accent or way of saying something.
Wish you the best in Austria.
Thank you!
Ha ha, from your accent I can tell you spent time a lot of time in Ireland. (Greetings from Ireland)
As an Indian who has lived in the UK, Switzerland, and India, I've experienced reverse culture shock firsthand. In the past, when I was younger and single, I was less observant and more focused on my own life. However, as I've grown older and taken on more responsibilities, I've become more aware of the world around me, including its flaws. It's interesting to note that many of the issues I observe today were also present in India years ago, but I may have been less likely to notice or address them at the time.
Tea Drinkers Unite! :) Must have been a (re) adjustment going from the talk-ready Irish to the talk-adverse Viennese?
Interesting, how much you adjusted and assimilate the culture of other places; must be nice to enjoy what is available … you’ll be like you never left in no time! 🥰
As old Viennese I have to tell you a secret.
Viennese are the friendliest people on earth IF you let them be crumpy ;-D
In fact for us Viennese is nothing more annoying than seeing a friendly face in the morning, and god forbid that friendly face then also dares to say - a joyful and bursted with energy - "Good Morning" = that´s truely the worst that can happen in the morning = that has even the high potential to ruin the rest of the day ;-D
Just joking ..but with a tiny pinch of truth
I loved your discourse ! I have lived in Australia, UK and Canada and I find somethings irritating and others wonderful. Thank you.
You're welcome. We found some things that we didn't like in the beginning also have to potential to change as the years go by so It'd be interesting if I find new things to be amazed by.
I feel this so hard having lived in both countries as well. I really enjoyed that video, thanks!
About supermarkets: Go to Hofer instead of the severely overpriced Billa/Spar, then you can forget about that sticker nonsense
yes you are right, its very dumb and all normal laugh about the stickers nonsense humans😂
Definitely, we do most of our shopping at Hofer but some things we get from Billa.
Thank you for responding to my request so quickly (you could have been thinking about making a video about it yourself, but thanks anyway). From what you`ve just said and my own observations it seems to me that a certain very characteristic Celtic-Anglo-Saxon lightness which you can very clearly discern and experience in the Uk and Ireland is simply missing in Austria and Germany and also other Germanic societies (Holland, Demnark, Norway, etc.) This "ligthness" is difficult to define, but very obvious to anyone who has experienced it. I even think it`s one of the defining features of the Uk and Ireland. Germans and Austrians tend to be somewhat "heavy" and inflexible compared to the British and Irish. Calling someone a "filthy dog" could lead to serious legal consequences in Germany, whereas in Ireland and UK it`s just part of their tongue-in-cheek culture. And this is something you will always miss once you`ve experienced it. On the other hand you can appreciate the technical efficiency and attention to detail of the Germans/Austrians.
We did see your comment and decided it would be a quick video to make. The Rum also mentioned something like this. He thinks it'll be harder to adapter to Austrian culture than Irish because something about Ireland felt familiar to Barbados/Caribbean.
you sound lrish
I've been told that a lot the way to pronounce some words
You may have heard this expression when you were in Ireland. "Tea is the best drink to cool you down". Gas.
In hot climates they drink hot drinks. Indians were great tea drinkers. In Morocco hot Mint tea.
I like the Melting pot of Islam and Africa - Vienna my favourite 🌈🤌🏿🕋🕋🕋❤
Yeh , but even if its 30°C+...you'd still have a tea 🤦♂️ for sure.
Agreed 💯