I find it weird that you find these laws weird. They are all totally sensible to me, since they are all about showing self-constraint to protect others and the environment. I am sure you would not like to live your whole childhood with the name "Piggy" or "Alcoholadia" due to your parents' fancy name choice. Some names are open invitations for bullying.
In the states we don’t have strict rules about baby names, and most people don’t have horrible names that they are made fun of for… I’m not sure why you think the government needs to stop people from giving their child embarrassing names! Most people won’t do that :) I can understand stopping people from naming their kid something really horrible, but most people won’t name their child something that would hurt their well being !
@@neevabee_ You are too optimistic about the level of care parents show about naming their children. You seem to be unaware of how many stupid and ignorant parents are there. One does not have to have a high IQ to have a child! If only one in every hundred thousand babies is given a horrid name by careless or utterly stupid parents, that is still too many. You cannot expose babies to such risks, especially because noone can change his or her own first name until adulthood. Children are human beings and therefore they are entitled to the same level of protection against risks as adults. The child's right to a normal name should override parental freedom. Here in Hungary this protection of names is based on the same principle as compulsory immunisations, which are given to children, even against their parents' will. I know that in the USA parents even have the right to deny life-saving medical care if their children are seriously or terminally ill. Here in Hungary, and I believe in the entire EU, parents have no such rights. Children are taken and kept in the hospital if necessary, even against their parents' will. If you are a parent, you have to accept a trained professional to visit your home once in a month until your child is 3 years old, so that the conditions in your home and quality of your parental care is assessed. If you deny her access or if your child is not deemed to receive adequate care, your child would ultimately be taken from you to foster care. Parents are not gods to determine the fate of their children. The state has a duty to protect children as human beings.
"Sie" is not an expression of authority but of respect and a police officer has to say "Sie" to you to. As a native German it would feel weird to say "Du" to the police.
Don´t forget - "you" is formal! So pretty much all English speakers address everyone including their kids with "sie". "Du" would´ve been "thou", but that fell out of use centuries ago.
The German view on the subject of saying "Du" to a police officer, or any other official of the state, is that while doing his official duty, this person merges with the office. So the "Sie" applies not primarily to the person but to the dignity of the office this person represents. By saying "Du" you would disrespect this official state dignity he represents at that particular moment.
1. Americans, like Neeva Bee, tend to forget that You is the formal address, Though is the informal. 2. She forgets that in the US it is even customary to address authority figures such as teachers, police officers, officers, supervisors or judges as Sir and Mam. So there is also a very formal form and not just You. 3. She overlooks the fact that you can differentiate much better with the two forms of address. With this she contradicts herself in her videos. On the one hand, she demands more diversity, but where it has always existed, she would like to see equality.
Certain names are not allowed in Germany to protect the child. You wouldn't name your boy Maria or Adolf. If you have a driver's license and ride your bike drunk, you can lose your license. The points you mentioned are actually always about protection. Protection of other people, protection of nature, protection of your own personality or the personality of other people. Personally, it scares me more that Americans find something like that unusual.
Das mit den Namen hat den einfach Sinn, nicht nur, dass man sofort erkennen kann, ob ein Kind männlich oder weiblich ist, sondern das Kind darf auch keinen Namen bekommen, mit dem es in der Schule gehänselt werden kann. Beispiel. In den USA gibt es Namen wie Apple oder Peaches. Du kannst dein Kind hier aber nicht einfach Orange nennen. Oder es gibt einen Footballspieler, der heißt Dont'a Hightower. Wenn du in Deutschland den Nachnamen Hochhaus trägst, wie blöd würde sich dann wohl der Name "Nicht'ein Hochhaus" anhören? Oder ich habe in den USA auch schon den Namen Airwrecka gesehen anstatt Erica. Also ich finde diese Regelung bei uns hier viel besser als bei euch in den USA, denn es verhindert, dass man einen Namen bekommt, für den man verspottet werden kann. Du darfst nicht vergessen, dass Baby kann sich das nicht aussuchen und sich nicht wehren. Deshalb schützt das Deutsche Recht das Baby hier. - Das mit dem Autowaschen ist auch so eine Sache. Die ganzen Putzmittel würden ja nicht wirklich Schaden anrichten, wenn sie in der Regenrinne verschwinden würden aber wenn jemand sein Auto auf einem Feld oder einer Wiese mit aggressiven Putzmitteln wäscht, dann ist das halt nicht gut für die Natur. In den USA ist das normal aber da ist auch fracking und die absolute Zerstörung der Umwelt normal. Ich glaub, da ist unsere Vorgehensweise deutlich besser. Letztendlich hat jede Kultur so ihre Regel die andere nicht verstehen. Deutsche finden es z.B. komische, dass man in den USA auf der Straße nicht offen Alkohol trinken darf. Ich würde es gut finden, wenn das auch hier so wäre. In Singapur ist Kaugummi verboten weil die das Zeug nicht auf dem Fußweg haben wollen. Da könnte man stundenlang weiter machen mit Beispielen :P
Ich verstehe definitiv, dass Leute ihrem Baby keinen schrecklichen Namen geben. Aber warum ist es wichtig zu wissen, ob das Baby männlich oder weiblich ist? Ich denke, das sollte nicht wichtig sein. Außerdem, wie viele Leute geben ihren Babys wirklich schreckliche verrückte Namen ... wahrscheinlich nicht sooooo viele. Ich denke, dass diese Regel aktualisiert werden müsste, damit Namen alle akzeptabel sind, solange sie das Wohlbefinden eines Kindes nicht beeinträchtigen :)))))
Do you really think it's "weird" to require people traveling on a road where there is often no speed limit to have enough gas in the tank? Can you imagine what would happen if such a vehicle suddenly stopped on the highway? Have you ever thought about why the German autobahns are so clean compared to the USA? Same reason! You often can't prevent a technical breakdown, but you can definitely prevent becoming a danger to yourself and others because of lack of gas on the autobahn. People can die - just because someone is too lazy to fill up their tank - is it still weird?
Btw there is no rule for running out of gas on the Autobahn! It´s illegal to make unnecessary stops on the Autobahn. So running out of gas *may* get you into trouble since you can argue it is preventable. Using Sie doesn´t necessarily show respect in general It´s more respecting someones private bubble. Since Du is a sign for being on more friendly terms with someone. I will never use Du with a person, that I dislike! Switching from Du to Sie would be pretty awkward especially with persons you may not be able to avoid.
You can Name your kid what ever you like as long as it's a name. You cannot name your kids after numbers or objects like oil pump or table... who ever told you this law prevents you from naming your kid billi Bob or Joe or your girls Susan Michelle or Rachel had no clue... the difference is that we separate between a legal 1st name and a calling name which can be what ever you want.... regarding gender neutral names, I don't know, why they did not think about that when making this law in 1867 but they fixed the law in 2008. Since 2008 gender neutral names are no problem.... It's like me claiming you had a law in Alaska that makes it a felony to look at a Mose from a plain... or that it's legal in Arizona to have sexual relationships with lifestock... oh wait you have such laws 🙄
Being loud is allowed, you just have to make certain you are not bothering/annoying other people. Actually the rule is about protecting them. Same with the children's name. You probably know Johnny Cash: "A boy named Sue". He nicely explains the reasoning.
Yes haha I understand that - but there is a big difference between a “unique” name or an offensive name ! I think that most people won’t name their child something very bad 😆
@@neevabee_ You can nickname your kid as you want without having that name in the passport. And there are thousands of legal names - for sure somebody can find one for his/her kids, that he/she likes.
1.321 / 5.000 Übersetzungsergebnisse Of course, you can also give your child crazy names, including naming a boy Maria, only the first name must meet the condition. I also don't think your name is illegal. "Sie" and "Du" The German language is very sensitive. When I "duze" someone I don't know, they might say rather rudely, "Have we ever herded pigs together?" "You" is so personal that you only say it to friends and children. Respect certainly plays a major role, but there are such nice nuances that only a native speaker actually understands and even that is overwhelmed when he is younger than 40. You can be loud if you don't disturb anyone. If you are loud during the times mentioned, the police can show up, but only if you disturb someone. This “illegal” sounds like you are a criminal. when it comes to that, you are usually just reminded to be considerate. Getting stuck on the Autobahn is super dangerous, so you have to do everything you can to avoid getting stuck. Here you will never see junk or anything else on the highway; because otherwise you simply cannot be responsible for driving fast. Not only is overtaking prohibited on the right, it results in the immediate withdrawal of your driver's license.
Have you ever heard this german joke "imagine you died and went to hell, you meet Hitler there and he talks to you. When you respond, how would you adress him? Would you call him 'Sie'? That would imply respect to him and you can't pay Hitler respect. Would you call him 'Du'? that would imply, that you feel close to him on a personal level and you can't do that either. So, how do you address Hitler?"
Such a wonderful video, but with the names it depends on the city or area, normally is everything possible instead of Micky Mouse, Darth Vader or Corona :) Ich mag Deinen RUclips Kanal, immer wieder schön anzusehen.
For the naming Rule, one thing must also be noted that we have this strict ruling because most often it is for the safety of a baby. Yes, I believe that parents are/should be in the right to decide their own babies' name but if you were allowed to name your baby "Mülleimer" (trashcan), and yes, there are people who would do that, then it widely believed that that kid will have a hard time in school and adolesence due to bullying for that name. For the gender specification, I cannot talk too much about it but it should generally be a name where you know it may be more appropriate based on the gender, even tho some gender neutral names are also fine. It really comes down to communicating with the person you are dealing with and explaining your reasoning and thought behind it.
Hmmm I don’t think Germans would make stupid decisions like that. In the United states there are not strict naming laws, and nobody would name their baby “trash can” 😂 I think it’s dramatic to say that people would do this… what is the problem with names for certain genders?
Well, English is easier in that regard because there is no formal and informal option for adressing people anymore. It is more convienient to add a Sir or Ma'am when you speak to an officer or official. Funnily enough, you (almost) never hear anyone working for the police using the formal "Sie" when they speak to each other. I work for the police as a civil servant for almost nine years now and it still amusing to me that they (civilians and officers alike) get to the first name basis right away
That’s interesting ! I hadn’t thought about how in English you can add sir or ma’am but it’s true - good point ! And yes English is definitely easier because there is only one “you” option 😂
Regarding loud noises on Sundays, I have to criticize or correct you: We have a noise protection law and that regulates permissible noise emissions at certain times. This also depends on where you live. This is different on construction sites and in industrial companies than in purely residential areas. There are "quiet" times (this includes nighttimes when people want to sleep (10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.) or the whole Sunday when you want to sleep longer and you or the neighbors don't want to be disturbed either. Apparently in the USA it is allowed to make noise at night or to harass your neighbors?
I’m confused ! I said that there are only certain times of day where you have to be quiet :) so you are agreeing with me? And yes in the states you should be quiet at night and the police can be called if you are very loud but it’s not normal and most people will not get in trouble.
The use of 'Du' and 'Sie' in German makes it much easier to interpret the personal address. "Sie" is used for people you don't know personally or for official purposes. This personal pronoun can also be used with the complete or only with the surname. With the "DU" it's completely different: you know the person you're talking to. However, only the first name should be used here. Using the last name alone would be impolite or even offensive. This applies to officials in both directions. It is therefore also forbidden for a police officer to address you as "Du". But I also believe that it is also regulated by law in the USA. For example, I can't imagine calling a judge or high official that simple with YOU without an addition (like "Sir, Mam, Officer, Mr. , Mrs") or just their first names.
It’s definitely true that people use sir or ma’am in the states - but you don’t have to use this for a teacher. So I think in Germany it’s a bit extreme. But I understand what you’re saying!
@@neevabee_ Actually I like the difference between the Du and Sie as it can keep some distance that you sometimes really want to have to some people. If you do not know somebody (apart from kids and teenagers) it is Sie and if you want to change this the older one offers the Du to the younger one.
When washing your car you mostly will cause oil spills into the water, into the sewer, forward it to the sewing plant which will have to catch and remove the oil and gasoline parts from the fluid before the cleaned water is released into the river from which the water plant downriver will generate fresh drinking water in the quality we expect in Germany. A car wash already has devices installed to clean oil out of the dirt water and only forwards the precleaned water to the sewage system. This protection method is also used in the RÜB (Regenüberlaufbecken).
@@neevabee_ If you ever have the chance to have somebody explain a sewage plant (Kläranlage) to you, you should use that opportunity, it is fascinating. I learned a lot about how complicated some simple looking things are, when I had that opportunity.
EmiliaJojo, they have Öl-Abscheider, so they actually only retrieve the part out of the waste water that should not get into the sewage system and catch it in some special container which is later emptied by special companies that can handle this kind of fluids in their plants. The precleaned water goes from the car wash station to the standard sewage system. BTW: The same method is used in every gas station in Germany. They have their own waste water collection to catch a spill of oil or gasoline.
Sorry, but YOU cannot decide for yourself how certain words are perceived in a foreign language. You cannot set up your own rules - there it already begins with disrespect! If you would address me on the street with "you", I may perceive this as extremely rude! I do not know you - how dare you? Knowing someone personally is the minimum requirement for "DU" in Germany among adults. I - and only I decide who addresses me with the trustworthy "DU" - never ever my counterpart.
😂 honestly it’s all weird to me. I just don’t get why people are freaked out about names! As long as the name is not super inappropriate I’m not sure what the big deal is! If you don’t like the name your parents gave you then you can just go by a different name :)))) but yes it’s a bit weird that Adolf is legal in Germany….
Ja, wie gesagt - ich denke, es gibt einige Namen, die nicht in Ordnung sind, aber normalerweise ist dies kein Problem. Die meisten Menschen werden nicht versuchen, ihrem Baby einen verrückten Namen zu geben! Wenn der Name nicht anstößig ist, denke ich nicht, dass es ein Problem ist :)
the baby name law is supposed to protect the children from harassment. Say, you want to name your child „Butthead“ or „Moonbeam“? Sorry, it is to be expected that said child will be harassed for its name for a lifetime to come. Now, foreign names, such as Neeva, should not be a major problem and most likely will be accepted by most government officials as long as the name does not lend itself to joking. We do have gender-neutral names, especially borrowed from English or foreign languages - galore. Many names are gender neutral although the German language traditionally does not have gender neutral names. However, Maria is often traditionally a male middle name. No problem. Say, Italian Germans (or a well-known New Zealand-German RUclipsr) name their son (or daughter) „Andrea“ - or American Germans name their son (or daughter) „Lesley“… Also, as long as you can prove that the name has already been used in any German registry before, there won’t be a problem using the name.
Hahah yes I understand this. But I think unless the name is very inappropriate it should not be a problem. I don’t think some random person should get to decide if it’s acceptable! It can be hard to prove if a name is “ok” - how can I prove my name is appropriate? I don’t know 😂
@@neevabee_ well, your name doesn‘t have any weird connotations, rhymes or meanings in English (nor does it in German). That should be proof enough. We had a couple want to name their child „Pumuckl“ after a tiny troll-like prankster cartoon character in a German book and TV series back in the early 2000s, which caused a lot of discussion. While it might be a cute idea for a little kid, I can‘t imagine that, once it‘s in school, it won‘t have to bear the brunt of its classmate’s mockery. And, „Pumuckl“ - or Dweezil - is not really a name you can imagine a lawyer, a CEO, or a brain surgeon to have without thinking this person to be somewhat whacky. In some ways, you may be limiting this child’s future (which may be exactly what the parents have in mind). The name, was, however, eventually accepted. Poor kid… Sometimes, a little more neutrality can really be a lot more beneficial to a child‘s well-being than making it outstanding by any means. blogs.loc.gov/law/2017/08/naming-laws-in-germany/
@@neevabee_ I did not speculate about the origins of your name (which I think is very beautiful. Thanks for the information. Never heard the name before) and would be connoted as a female name in German (due to the ending in „a“.
@@neevabee_ Lots of names are Hebrew in Germany. Traditional Christians prefer biblical names which are mostly hebrew. The name the daughter of a Friend of mine is Shira, one sun of my sister in law is named Nathan etc. etc.
It's illegal to stop at the Autobahn without an emergency which could have been avoided. And running out of gas can be avoided. I live in a city with a lot of bicyclists and can't count anymore the incidents I *almost* hit a drunken idiot, who thougt crossing the street without watching is a good idea. By the way, it could you even get you in trouble, if you walk drunken and endanger somebody or yourself. At least, the police can get you in jail untill they are sure, you are sober enough to go home safely. The "Sie" is not only used for authorities, also between adults you call eachother "Sie" and the "Du" can be used like an insult. But.. drunken me has said "Du" to a cop and nothing had happened...
@@tasminoben686 es geht zur Schwiegerfamilie, die wir schon ewig nicht mehr gesehen haben (Virus ..). Ich werde etwa 5 Kilo zunehmen und die große Kühltasche voll mit "Resten" mit nach Hause nehmen. Euch ebenso frohe Ostern
@@kilsestoffel3690 LOL! Ich wollte 2021 mind. 10kg abnehmen.. - Sind noch 14kg von übrig.. leidendes Gesicht Seitdem liebe ich Schuhe! Egal, wieviel ich esse, die passen immer!Gesicht mit Freudentränen Gute Reise, schöne Tage! 🤗✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
Don't worry about the name-rule too much. It is used way not that strikt. As a foreigner you can name your child in any way, which is common in your culture. So naming your child "Neeva" would be absolute no problem. Naming it "Jesus" for example may be a problem if you are German but not if you are from a Jewish or even Spanisch heritage. Gender equal names are not uncommon even in German names. Like the name "Helge" for example, which can be used to male or female children. The intention of this law is not to enforce the parents, but to prevent harm to the children. Name Your child with the beautiful name of Your wish and there should be no problem.
I show respect to people by being kind and thoughtful when I talk to them :) I can use “Sie” and then be very rude to somebody, does that mean I still respect them? Hahahaha it’s just my opinion so I don’t use it!
You are definitely one of my favourite RUclipsrs, i love that you have your own opinion and that you are not afraid to represent it. Despite some progress, Germany is still a very conservative country in many areas, which of course can have its advantages and disadvantages depending on how you look at it. Each federal state, even each community or municipality can handle it differently. As you have already mentioned, there is no precise legislation when it comes to naming, here the judge or civil servant decides according to the situation at their discretion. You will always find people that like these regulations, but you will also find that doesn't like them. Changes need their times, especially in Germany, we are definitely not the fastest in these topics. It must be for the advantage of the economy or something like that, then it goes a lot faster. On the other hand, I personally have to say that I don't think it's to bad if it's a bit quieter on certain days or at certain times and people also come to rest a bit and just enjoy the moment. The rest of the week it's often busy enough. Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts with us.
Such a lovely comment ! I totally agree - I think that times are changing and so hopefully Germany can grow. But yes they are often a bit behind other places when it comes to implementing new changes !
Neeva, I think you mixed up "Ursache" and "Wirkung" in most of your collection. Most of the rules you mentioned belong to the category "Do not inconvenience or bother anybody more than unavoidable." But I understand, without knowing the reason behind the rule they are hard to understand. I did not check but I think most of these rules are not laws but "Ordnungswidrigkeiten" which means the police does not care if nobody feels bothered. Owning a gun without a special permission is against the law on the other hand - and the police cares a lot about that. Actually, if you look closely, you will find lots of rules that try to tell stupid people what might bother their neighbors und should be avoided. And their are lots of stupid people everywhere. And that is why with these "Ordnungswidrigkeiten" the police is given an "Ermessensspielraum" on how or whether they want to react and handle the case. We trust the police to understand the situation and do the right thing. Sometimes that may fail, but then we have our judges who will resolve the situation. And the press in case laws need to be adapted.
Oh that’s really good to know! Thank you for the information :)) it’s also like this in the states - if someone is realllly being a problem you can call the police but they probably won’t do anything to stop them unless they are really breaking the law 😂
I wonder what if a German rips a loud fart on Sunday would he get a ticket 😄😄😄😄. This quiet law in Germany is crazy. Just imagine if you stepped on your cat tail and it screams or u hit your foot on the table on Sunday and u start cussing like a sailer.
Hi Neeva!! The salutation of mother and father ..so until mother of the 1950s. you addressed mother and father with (SIE )! They said Mrs. Mother and Mr. Father! If you ask someone for help on the street, you also speak to the person formally, which is still done today ! Please remember this when you speak to someone on the street !!! of course not to children !!The formal address (Sie) applies to everyone, not just for police officers!
I can't understand why you don't like the formal form of the personal pronoun as in English you use the plural form in the singular - singular is thou. Just imagine you lived in Slovenia and had to deal not only with singular and plural forms but with a dual too, that additionally distinguishes between male/mixed and all-female groups of 2-4 persons. So learning when and how to use the "Sie" should not be a big problem. You show your respect BY USING THE FORMAL FORM. I certainly don't like random people addressing me with "du", it feels rude to me. See it as the German personal bubble - we may stand closer to each other than US Americans but we keep our social distance by using the formal "Sie". Btw1. Neeva is a totally acceptable name in Germany as it doesn't sound rude or offensive. Btw2: There are different rules if the parents are not German citizens. And there was a recent change in gender determination, gender-neutral names are permitted.
I don’t have a problem with using “Sie” because it’s difficult, I just don’t think I need to show respect this way - I show respect through being kind and nice to other people :) I use “du” for everyone, because I respect everyone ! If you use “du” with a friend does it mean you do not respect them anymore? No of course not! So why not always use it? :) How do you know Neeva is not offensive? It is a different language so how can you know it is not offensive in its original language? It’s tricky haha :) Which I think is why it might be an issue here - because the German government cannot know it is not offensive.
@@neevabee_ Addressing with "du" friends or people you have a close relationship with is not considered disrespectful in German language. But if adult strangers address other people with "du" (if not invited to by the addressed), it makes many Germans feel uncomfortable or offended. It's an emotional thing. (It's like many Americans feeling uncomfortable or offended when their interlocutors use words like "f*ck" or "f*cking".) Shortly before the pronoun "thou" fell in disuse in southern England (around the year 1640), it was taken as an insult and characteristic of disrespect. Also in England, addressing a singular person with "you" (like "Sie" in German) was originally a way to show respect only socially higher ranked persons could claim. As for the so-called v/t-distinction, today's German language is on a comparable level as English was shortly before the English Civil War. (I think it is no coincidence that the pronoun "thou" disappeared in that era. People believed that every person should be respectfully addressed with "you" in a republican state.)
I value your opinion. But as Sie/Du is a strange grammer concept to you, Sir/Madam. You invented your own ways to differentiate, ask a french. Johnny Cash had a song "a boy called Sue", and of course a lot made fun of that person. Baptize you as "Adolf", went out of fashion for obvious reason. And even the combination eg. Claire Grube (sounds like "Klärgrube") would ridicule you forever. Some wanted their child to be named after Pumuckl, but this sticks for a long time and when the parents seems to be irresponsible, law or regulation steps in. Washing your car at your house but also polutes the environment. Certainly you could do this safely in 5 miles around your place. If you garden hose it down with just water for eg clean some seeds that's ok.
I am not sure about the noise on Sundays. I remember that in my childhood the people from the local marching band did rehearsales every Sunday and you could hear the trumpet thoroughout the village. So to my understanding only noise of working machines is forbidden, and singing and such things is completly legal. Perhaps the Sunday quiet laws should protect Germans from working too much. If one would work on a Sunday, the others could be invited to join in ;)
@@neevabee_ I do not really see Sunday as a quiet time - it is just about working or doing loud work at home that somehow is minimized to the necessary. The festivals in Germany are loud, too - so are beer gardens etc.
You seem to be confusing popular baby names with German baby name requirements. Just because you are seeing a lot of names like Max, Mateo, Noah, and Emilia and Sofia doesn't mean the government only allows these names. They just happen to be popular. Remember the thousands of Jennifers and Justins in the U.S.? Popular, not required. I processed birth certificates here in the U.S. for a major hospital. We had some truly awful baby names that were accepted because there are no regulations here. How about "Persepolis " or "Persephone Lemonade"? Yes, there really are people with these horrific names, these are maybe two of the worst, but I have plenty of other examples. Still think there should be no regulations?
A proper name should secure the dignity of the child. You have to show that the name you have chosen is a real name, I can also be from different cultures. I wold not expect any problem with Neeva. A Elon Musk name like XaeA-12 can severely impact the life of a child.
On the other hand, I had my first name changed when I was 22 because it was unclear whether my foreign first name at birth was male or female. It cost 50 € at the time. 😉 You can respectfully show someone that you don't respect them. *"With all due respect, Sie sind ein echter Idiot."* (Ich finde das toll) 😁
@@neevabee_ In Germany you always have to pay administration fees everywhere. Even after your death, family members still have to pay for a "Sterbeurkunde" for you.😀
Germany is weird, but so is the human society. Because we don't understand and don't exactly know, if there is an obsolete wrong. I don't know and will watch the video NOW!
Some things are not illegal, but not in common. It is more an european issue and there are some things. And there are only some names like pumuckel and satan is not allowed. Your Name would be allowed without any Problems.
Also not a fan of “Sie” and totally agree with what you said on that point. The “noise” law I like and don’t like. I think the Sunday one is good, and also late at night, but I the week, “Mittagsruhe” I am not not a fan of and think it’s very outdated. Running out of gas on the autobahn I was not aware of, and to be honest, is it really necessary? I mean, the the hell would do that on purpose? Drunk biking: I like this law. Especially when you live in one of the bike capitals of Germany which is also a university city and there core lots of young students. Don’t get me wrong, nothing against them knocking themselves out at the weekend, or any night for that matter. I just think it’s good that they can’t then jump on a bike and try to cycle home. “The name game”: although I’m not a fan of naming my kids “Apple blossom jazz monkey”, I do think this needs to be looked at a little more leniently. There are lots of different nationalities now living in Germany and that should be taken Into account. And as you mentioned that it differs from state to state and which person you get, that is in my opinion wrong. There should be one standard and not left to any one individuals opinion and how good a day they are having… Think I got all your points covered there. Thanks for the vid and sharing your views.
Love hearing from you always! I totally get that the Sunday quiet hours are nice - while I often forget and get frustrated I can vacuum 😂 Also I agree that if there is a law, it should be for all of the country, and there shouldn’t be any decisions made by random office workers! Maybe in the future we will see some changes for baby names and “Sie” as I think times are changing !
I actually like the Mittagsruhe, too. Not because of myself but when my son was small and should do a little sleep in the afternoon - and when my Granny was old and really needed her rest hour after lunch - I really loved it. I actually got really mad on my neighbour when he once thought he could do loud work in his garden during that time. When my Granny did not sleep or get that rest hour you really had problems to get her safe to the bathroom in the early evening and to undress etc. as she just was totally tired and exhausted and it got really difficult and was double "work".
Nur Kinder, oder Personen, die man mit dem Vornamen anspricht, werden geduzt. Ganz einfach. Mit einem englischen Akzent sollte man aber keine Probleme bekommen. Only children, or people you address by their first name, are addressed as "Du". Very simple. With an English accent, however, you should not have any problems.
The one with the names is not practiced so strictly. If you want to give your child an exotic name and can prove that the name is quite normal somewhere else on earth, no one is against it. I think it's more about not choosing names like Elon Musk chose for his child so that the child is not annoyed later in life.
Neeva, in fact, is a legal name in Germany. Neva is "more" common. But i'm sure, since your appearance on YT, it will be more common in the future. The use of "Sie" instead of "Du" is just a cultural thing. My guess is that it will disappear over time - just like it did in the english language. Oh, and, nice to see you back again on YT.
@@neevabee_ YT does not want me to put links into my comments. OK. I just looked it up. If you search for it, you will see, that Neva is a common name in some european countries as is in Germany. Just putting two "e"'s in it, will surely not be a problem for german offices. And, as change is the only constant, we wll surely get the general "du" sometime.
I like most of your topics, but you are way off the mark with this video. Maybe you should have asked your husband for clarification! As for "it frustrates me": with all the cultural differences listed here, does it really? Frustration - scientifically speaking - is the feeling that occurs when a goal-directed action is interrupted! Does that agree with your quoted feelings? Regarding "first names": Do you want to name your son "Hitler" or your daughter "Mai" because she was conceived in May (a common justification for names in America)? The decisive cultural difference is that here children are not the property of their parents, and their "dignity is inviolable - ihre Würde ist unantastbar"! Besides, there aren't as few names here as you suggest. If you get married in Germany, you get a "family register - Familienstammbuch" in which there is a long list of suggested first names, mine has roughly 500 boys' and girls' names each! Regarding "noise": I assume that, just like in Germany, there is also a right to physical and mental inviolability in the USA; and I am also sure that both here and in the US it is well known - and scientifically proven - that noise (Lärm) is not only a risk factor (it can be harmful under certain circumstances) but causes measurable physical and mental damage! (The German language distinguishes between "Lärm" and "Geräusch" and many other words for which there is only the word "noise" in English!) Everyday life is full of noise, so you have to constantly weigh up what is acceptable and what is not! In this context, the noise protection times are primarily to be understood - the fact that many of them are of Christian origin does not make them bad, not even for people of other faiths! What amazes me, however, is the fact that in all youtube videos in which "weird/strange German habits" are shown, the existence of noise protection periods is cited! Is it then possible - contrary to my assumption above - that there is no right to physical and mental inviolability in the USA? Is that perhaps one of the main cultural differences?
I find it weird that you find these laws weird. They are all totally sensible to me, since they are all about showing self-constraint to protect others and the environment. I am sure you would not like to live your whole childhood with the name "Piggy" or "Alcoholadia" due to your parents' fancy name choice. Some names are open invitations for bullying.
In the states we don’t have strict rules about baby names, and most people don’t have horrible names that they are made fun of for… I’m not sure why you think the government needs to stop people from giving their child embarrassing names! Most people won’t do that :) I can understand stopping people from naming their kid something really horrible, but most people won’t name their child something that would hurt their well being !
@@neevabee_ You are too optimistic about the level of care parents show about naming their children. You seem to be unaware of how many stupid and ignorant parents are there. One does not have to have a high IQ to have a child! If only one in every hundred thousand babies is given a horrid name by careless or utterly stupid parents, that is still too many. You cannot expose babies to such risks, especially because noone can change his or her own first name until adulthood. Children are human beings and therefore they are entitled to the same level of protection against risks as adults. The child's right to a normal name should override parental freedom. Here in Hungary this protection of names is based on the same principle as compulsory immunisations, which are given to children, even against their parents' will. I know that in the USA parents even have the right to deny life-saving medical care if their children are seriously or terminally ill. Here in Hungary, and I believe in the entire EU, parents have no such rights. Children are taken and kept in the hospital if necessary, even against their parents' will. If you are a parent, you have to accept a trained professional to visit your home once in a month until your child is 3 years old, so that the conditions in your home and quality of your parental care is assessed. If you deny her access or if your child is not deemed to receive adequate care, your child would ultimately be taken from you to foster care. Parents are not gods to determine the fate of their children. The state has a duty to protect children as human beings.
"Sie" is not an expression of authority but of respect and a police officer has to say "Sie" to you to. As a native German it would feel weird to say "Du" to the police.
Don´t forget - "you" is formal!
So pretty much all English speakers address everyone including their kids with "sie".
"Du" would´ve been "thou", but that fell out of use centuries ago.
The German view on the subject of saying "Du" to a police officer, or any other official of the state, is that while doing his official duty, this person merges with the office. So the "Sie" applies not primarily to the person but to the dignity of the office this person represents. By saying "Du" you would disrespect this official state dignity he represents at that particular moment.
1. Americans, like Neeva Bee, tend to forget that You is the formal address, Though is the informal.
2. She forgets that in the US it is even customary to address authority figures such as teachers, police officers, officers, supervisors or judges as Sir and Mam. So there is also a very formal form and not just You.
3. She overlooks the fact that you can differentiate much better with the two forms of address. With this she contradicts herself in her videos. On the one hand, she demands more diversity, but where it has always existed, she would like to see equality.
The name thing is to prevent any bullying that children with weird names might receive.
Certain names are not allowed in Germany to protect the child. You wouldn't name your boy Maria or Adolf.
If you have a driver's license and ride your bike drunk, you can lose your license.
The points you mentioned are actually always about protection. Protection of other people, protection of nature, protection of your own personality or the personality of other people.
Personally, it scares me more that Americans find something like that unusual.
Yes its not allowed to name your Baby something like Hitler in germany
Das mit den Namen hat den einfach Sinn, nicht nur, dass man sofort erkennen kann, ob ein Kind männlich oder weiblich ist, sondern das Kind darf auch keinen Namen bekommen, mit dem es in der Schule gehänselt werden kann. Beispiel. In den USA gibt es Namen wie Apple oder Peaches. Du kannst dein Kind hier aber nicht einfach Orange nennen. Oder es gibt einen Footballspieler, der heißt Dont'a Hightower. Wenn du in Deutschland den Nachnamen Hochhaus trägst, wie blöd würde sich dann wohl der Name "Nicht'ein Hochhaus" anhören? Oder ich habe in den USA auch schon den Namen Airwrecka gesehen anstatt Erica. Also ich finde diese Regelung bei uns hier viel besser als bei euch in den USA, denn es verhindert, dass man einen Namen bekommt, für den man verspottet werden kann. Du darfst nicht vergessen, dass Baby kann sich das nicht aussuchen und sich nicht wehren. Deshalb schützt das Deutsche Recht das Baby hier. - Das mit dem Autowaschen ist auch so eine Sache. Die ganzen Putzmittel würden ja nicht wirklich Schaden anrichten, wenn sie in der Regenrinne verschwinden würden aber wenn jemand sein Auto auf einem Feld oder einer Wiese mit aggressiven Putzmitteln wäscht, dann ist das halt nicht gut für die Natur. In den USA ist das normal aber da ist auch fracking und die absolute Zerstörung der Umwelt normal. Ich glaub, da ist unsere Vorgehensweise deutlich besser. Letztendlich hat jede Kultur so ihre Regel die andere nicht verstehen. Deutsche finden es z.B. komische, dass man in den USA auf der Straße nicht offen Alkohol trinken darf. Ich würde es gut finden, wenn das auch hier so wäre. In Singapur ist Kaugummi verboten weil die das Zeug nicht auf dem Fußweg haben wollen. Da könnte man stundenlang weiter machen mit Beispielen :P
Ich verstehe definitiv, dass Leute ihrem Baby keinen schrecklichen Namen geben. Aber warum ist es wichtig zu wissen, ob das Baby männlich oder weiblich ist? Ich denke, das sollte nicht wichtig sein. Außerdem, wie viele Leute geben ihren Babys wirklich schreckliche verrückte Namen ... wahrscheinlich nicht sooooo viele. Ich denke, dass diese Regel aktualisiert werden müsste, damit Namen alle akzeptabel sind, solange sie das Wohlbefinden eines Kindes nicht beeinträchtigen :)))))
Do you really think it's "weird" to require people traveling on a road where there is often no speed limit to have enough gas in the tank? Can you imagine what would happen if such a vehicle suddenly stopped on the highway? Have you ever thought about why the German autobahns are so clean compared to the USA? Same reason! You often can't prevent a technical breakdown, but you can definitely prevent becoming a danger to yourself and others because of lack of gas on the autobahn. People can die - just because someone is too lazy to fill up their tank - is it still weird?
Btw there is no rule for running out of gas on the Autobahn!
It´s illegal to make unnecessary stops on the Autobahn. So running out of gas *may* get you into trouble since you can argue it is preventable.
Using Sie doesn´t necessarily show respect in general It´s more respecting someones private bubble. Since Du is a sign for being on more friendly terms with someone.
I will never use Du with a person, that I dislike! Switching from Du to Sie would be pretty awkward especially with persons you may not be able to avoid.
I hadn’t thought about using du if you don’t like someone! That is an interesting point …. Thanks for the comment !! :)
You can Name your kid what ever you like as long as it's a name. You cannot name your kids after numbers or objects like oil pump or table... who ever told you this law prevents you from naming your kid billi Bob or Joe or your girls Susan Michelle or Rachel had no clue... the difference is that we separate between a legal 1st name and a calling name which can be what ever you want.... regarding gender neutral names, I don't know, why they did not think about that when making this law in 1867 but they fixed the law in 2008. Since 2008 gender neutral names are no problem.... It's like me claiming you had a law in Alaska that makes it a felony to look at a Mose from a plain... or that it's legal in Arizona to have sexual relationships with lifestock... oh wait you have such laws 🙄
Being loud is allowed, you just have to make certain you are not bothering/annoying other people. Actually the rule is about protecting them. Same with the children's name. You probably know Johnny Cash: "A boy named Sue". He nicely explains the reasoning.
Yes haha I understand that - but there is a big difference between a “unique” name or an offensive name ! I think that most people won’t name their child something very bad 😆
@@neevabee_ You can nickname your kid as you want without having that name in the passport. And there are thousands of legal names - for sure somebody can find one for his/her kids, that he/she likes.
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Of course, you can also give your child crazy names, including naming a boy Maria, only the first name must meet the condition. I also don't think your name is illegal. "Sie" and "Du" The German language is very sensitive. When I "duze" someone I don't know, they might say rather rudely, "Have we ever herded pigs together?" "You" is so personal that you only say it to friends and children. Respect certainly plays a major role, but there are such nice nuances that only a native speaker actually understands and even that is overwhelmed when he is younger than 40.
You can be loud if you don't disturb anyone. If you are loud during the times mentioned, the police can show up, but only if you disturb someone. This “illegal” sounds like you are a criminal. when it comes to that, you are usually just reminded to be considerate.
Getting stuck on the Autobahn is super dangerous, so you have to do everything you can to avoid getting stuck. Here you will never see junk or anything else on the highway; because otherwise you simply cannot be responsible for driving fast. Not only is overtaking prohibited on the right, it results in the immediate withdrawal of your driver's license.
Have you ever heard this german joke "imagine you died and went to hell, you meet Hitler there and he talks to you. When you respond, how would you adress him? Would you call him 'Sie'? That would imply respect to him and you can't pay Hitler respect. Would you call him 'Du'? that would imply, that you feel close to him on a personal level and you can't do that either. So, how do you address Hitler?"
Such a wonderful video, but with the names it depends on the city or area, normally is everything possible instead of Micky Mouse, Darth Vader or Corona :)
Ich mag Deinen RUclips Kanal, immer wieder schön anzusehen.
Hahaha yes i think this may be true - but many German laws are in a sort of “grey area” if that make sense ! Danke danke! ☺️
For the naming Rule, one thing must also be noted that we have this strict ruling because most often it is for the safety of a baby.
Yes, I believe that parents are/should be in the right to decide their own babies' name but if you were allowed to name your baby "Mülleimer" (trashcan), and yes, there are people who would do that, then it widely believed that that kid will have a hard time in school and adolesence due to bullying for that name.
For the gender specification, I cannot talk too much about it but it should generally be a name where you know it may be more appropriate based on the gender, even tho some gender neutral names are also fine. It really comes down to communicating with the person you are dealing with and explaining your reasoning and thought behind it.
Hmmm I don’t think Germans would make stupid decisions like that. In the United states there are not strict naming laws, and nobody would name their baby “trash can” 😂 I think it’s dramatic to say that people would do this… what is the problem with names for certain genders?
Giving a boy the name 'Chantal' would harm him.
Why?? There are boys named Chantal… why would this name harm him?
Well, English is easier in that regard because there is no formal and informal option for adressing people anymore. It is more convienient to add a Sir or Ma'am when you speak to an officer or official. Funnily enough, you (almost) never hear anyone working for the police using the formal "Sie" when they speak to each other. I work for the police as a civil servant for almost nine years now and it still amusing to me that they (civilians and officers alike) get to the first name basis right away
That’s interesting ! I hadn’t thought about how in English you can add sir or ma’am but it’s true - good point ! And yes English is definitely easier because there is only one “you” option 😂
Regarding loud noises on Sundays, I have to criticize or correct you: We have a noise protection law and that regulates permissible noise emissions at certain times. This also depends on where you live. This is different on construction sites and in industrial companies than in purely residential areas. There are "quiet" times (this includes nighttimes when people want to sleep (10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.) or the whole Sunday when you want to sleep longer and you or the neighbors don't want to be disturbed either. Apparently in the USA it is allowed to make noise at night or to harass your neighbors?
I’m confused ! I said that there are only certain times of day where you have to be quiet :) so you are agreeing with me? And yes in the states you should be quiet at night and the police can be called if you are very loud but it’s not normal and most people will not get in trouble.
You are awesome Neeva. I‘m German, my bf is from the US and I love to watch your videos!
Awww that’s so nice ! Lovely to hear that :)
@@neevabee_ what are you talking about, of cours you can call your Baby something like Neeva lol
The use of 'Du' and 'Sie' in German makes it much easier to interpret the personal address. "Sie" is used for people you don't know personally or for official purposes. This personal pronoun can also be used with the complete or only with the surname. With the "DU" it's completely different: you know the person you're talking to. However, only the first name should be used here. Using the last name alone would be impolite or even offensive. This applies to officials in both directions. It is therefore also forbidden for a police officer to address you as "Du". But I also believe that it is also regulated by law in the USA. For example, I can't imagine calling a judge or high official that simple with YOU without an addition (like "Sir, Mam, Officer, Mr. , Mrs") or just their first names.
It’s definitely true that people use sir or ma’am in the states - but you don’t have to use this for a teacher. So I think in Germany it’s a bit extreme. But I understand what you’re saying!
@@neevabee_ Actually I like the difference between the Du and Sie as it can keep some distance that you sometimes really want to have to some people. If you do not know somebody (apart from kids and teenagers) it is Sie and if you want to change this the older one offers the Du to the younger one.
Car Wash stations in Germany have to recycle the used water,wrong word,I know,sorry!
When washing your car you mostly will cause oil spills into the water, into the sewer, forward it to the sewing plant which will have to catch and remove the oil and gasoline parts from the fluid before the cleaned water is released into the river from which the water plant downriver will generate fresh drinking water in the quality we expect in Germany. A car wash already has devices installed to clean oil out of the dirt water and only forwards the precleaned water to the sewage system. This protection method is also used in the RÜB (Regenüberlaufbecken).
Oh that’s good to know!! And recycle works perfectly :) or reuse ♻️
@@neevabee_ If you ever have the chance to have somebody explain a sewage plant (Kläranlage) to you, you should use that opportunity, it is fascinating. I learned a lot about how complicated some simple looking things are, when I had that opportunity.
EmiliaJojo, they have Öl-Abscheider, so they actually only retrieve the part out of the waste water that should not get into the sewage system and catch it in some special container which is later emptied by special companies that can handle this kind of fluids in their plants. The precleaned water goes from the car wash station to the standard sewage system.
BTW: The same method is used in every gas station in Germany. They have their own waste water collection to catch a spill of oil or gasoline.
in the US "Yes Sir!" 😂
Sorry, but YOU cannot decide for yourself how certain words are perceived in a foreign language. You cannot set up your own rules - there it already begins with disrespect! If you would address me on the street with "you", I may perceive this as extremely rude! I do not know you - how dare you? Knowing someone personally is the minimum requirement for "DU" in Germany among adults. I - and only I decide who addresses me with the trustworthy "DU" - never ever my counterpart.
Met foreigners called sunshine and Paris lol Guess that would be illegal in europe as well however Adolf is still legal which is a bit weird, no?
😂 honestly it’s all weird to me. I just don’t get why people are freaked out about names! As long as the name is not super inappropriate I’m not sure what the big deal is! If you don’t like the name your parents gave you then you can just go by a different name :)))) but yes it’s a bit weird that Adolf is legal in Germany….
Es hat seinen Sinn warum man sein Kind nicht Auto, Küchentisch, Rasenmäher oder Kieselstein nennen darf
Ja, wie gesagt - ich denke, es gibt einige Namen, die nicht in Ordnung sind, aber normalerweise ist dies kein Problem. Die meisten Menschen werden nicht versuchen, ihrem Baby einen verrückten Namen zu geben! Wenn der Name nicht anstößig ist, denke ich nicht, dass es ein Problem ist :)
the baby name law is supposed to protect the children from harassment. Say, you want to name your child „Butthead“ or „Moonbeam“? Sorry, it is to be expected that said child will be harassed for its name for a lifetime to come. Now, foreign names, such as Neeva, should not be a major problem and most likely will be accepted by most government officials as long as the name does not lend itself to joking. We do have gender-neutral names, especially borrowed from English or foreign languages - galore. Many names are gender neutral although the German language traditionally does not have gender neutral names. However, Maria is often traditionally a male middle name. No problem. Say, Italian Germans (or a well-known New Zealand-German RUclipsr) name their son (or daughter) „Andrea“ - or American Germans name their son (or daughter) „Lesley“… Also, as long as you can prove that the name has already been used in any German registry before, there won’t be a problem using the name.
Hahah yes I understand this. But I think unless the name is very inappropriate it should not be a problem. I don’t think some random person should get to decide if it’s acceptable! It can be hard to prove if a name is “ok” - how can I prove my name is appropriate? I don’t know 😂
@@neevabee_ well, your name doesn‘t have any weird connotations, rhymes or meanings in English (nor does it in German). That should be proof enough. We had a couple want to name their child „Pumuckl“ after a tiny troll-like prankster cartoon character in a German book and TV series back in the early 2000s, which caused a lot of discussion. While it might be a cute idea for a little kid, I can‘t imagine that, once it‘s in school, it won‘t have to bear the brunt of its classmate’s mockery. And, „Pumuckl“ - or Dweezil - is not really a name you can imagine a lawyer, a CEO, or a brain surgeon to have without thinking this person to be somewhat whacky. In some ways, you may be limiting this child’s future (which may be exactly what the parents have in mind). The name, was, however, eventually accepted. Poor kid… Sometimes, a little more neutrality can really be a lot more beneficial to a child‘s well-being than making it outstanding by any means. blogs.loc.gov/law/2017/08/naming-laws-in-germany/
Yeah I get that, but my name is actually Hebrew! Oh no poor kid 😂 I guess he will go by a different name !
@@neevabee_ I did not speculate about the origins of your name (which I think is very beautiful. Thanks for the information. Never heard the name before) and would be connoted as a female name in German (due to the ending in „a“.
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Lots of names are Hebrew in Germany. Traditional Christians prefer biblical names which are mostly hebrew. The name the daughter of a Friend of mine is Shira, one sun of my sister in law is named Nathan etc. etc.
It's illegal to stop at the Autobahn without an emergency which could have been avoided. And running out of gas can be avoided.
I live in a city with a lot of bicyclists and can't count anymore the incidents I *almost* hit a drunken idiot, who thougt crossing the street without watching is a good idea. By the way, it could you even get you in trouble, if you walk drunken and endanger somebody or yourself. At least, the police can get you in jail untill they are sure, you are sober enough to go home safely.
The "Sie" is not only used for authorities, also between adults you call eachother "Sie" and the "Du" can be used like an insult. But.. drunken me has said "Du" to a cop and nothing had happened...
Moin S. - Gut erklärt, danke! Mein Englisch ist zu schlecht dafür. Schöne Feiertage Euch!
Ugh yes let’s be honest - drunk people are often a problem 😂 Good to know that not all cops will have a problem with this !
@@tasminoben686 es geht zur Schwiegerfamilie, die wir schon ewig nicht mehr gesehen haben (Virus ..). Ich werde etwa 5 Kilo zunehmen und die große Kühltasche voll mit "Resten" mit nach Hause nehmen.
Euch ebenso frohe Ostern
@@neevabee_ I think most cops know the problem of you, sie und du and won't feel insulted when you act respectfully.
@@kilsestoffel3690 LOL! Ich wollte 2021 mind. 10kg abnehmen.. - Sind noch 14kg von übrig.. leidendes Gesicht Seitdem liebe ich Schuhe! Egal, wieviel ich esse, die passen immer!Gesicht mit Freudentränen Gute Reise, schöne Tage! 🤗✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
Don't worry about the name-rule too much. It is used way not that strikt. As a foreigner you can name your child in any way, which is common in your culture. So naming your child "Neeva" would be absolute no problem. Naming it "Jesus" for example may be a problem if you are German but not if you are from a Jewish or even Spanisch heritage. Gender equal names are not uncommon even in German names. Like the name "Helge" for example, which can be used to male or female children. The intention of this law is not to enforce the parents, but to prevent harm to the children. Name Your child with the beautiful name of Your wish and there should be no problem.
That’s good to know - thank you for the information !! I appreciate it :)
By using Sie you show(!)respect.I understand,if this concept doesn't exist in your language,it feels very foreign.but it makes life easier.
I show respect to people by being kind and thoughtful when I talk to them :) I can use “Sie” and then be very rude to somebody, does that mean I still respect them? Hahahaha it’s just my opinion so I don’t use it!
You are definitely one of my favourite RUclipsrs, i love that you have your own opinion and that you are not afraid to represent it.
Despite some progress, Germany is still a very conservative country in many areas, which of course can have its advantages and disadvantages depending on how you look at it.
Each federal state, even each community or municipality can handle it differently. As you have already mentioned, there is no precise legislation when it comes to naming, here the judge or civil servant decides according to the situation at their discretion.
You will always find people that like these regulations, but you will also find that doesn't like them.
Changes need their times, especially in Germany, we are definitely not the fastest in these topics. It must be for the advantage of the economy or something like that, then it goes a lot faster.
On the other hand, I personally have to say that I don't think it's to bad if it's a bit quieter on certain days or at certain times and people also come to rest a bit and just enjoy the moment. The rest of the week it's often busy enough.
Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts with us.
Such a lovely comment ! I totally agree - I think that times are changing and so hopefully Germany can grow. But yes they are often a bit behind other places when it comes to implementing new changes !
Do you know the names of Elon Musk children?
😂 yes and it’s NOT ok hahahaha but how often do people really name their child something this bad?? 😆
Neeva, I think you mixed up "Ursache" and "Wirkung" in most of your collection. Most of the rules you mentioned belong to the category "Do not inconvenience or bother anybody more than unavoidable." But I understand, without knowing the reason behind the rule they are hard to understand. I did not check but I think most of these rules are not laws but "Ordnungswidrigkeiten" which means the police does not care if nobody feels bothered. Owning a gun without a special permission is against the law on the other hand - and the police cares a lot about that.
Actually, if you look closely, you will find lots of rules that try to tell stupid people what might bother their neighbors und should be avoided. And their are lots of stupid people everywhere. And that is why with these "Ordnungswidrigkeiten" the police is given an "Ermessensspielraum" on how or whether they want to react and handle the case. We trust the police to understand the situation and do the right thing. Sometimes that may fail, but then we have our judges who will resolve the situation. And the press in case laws need to be adapted.
Oh that’s really good to know! Thank you for the information :)) it’s also like this in the states - if someone is realllly being a problem you can call the police but they probably won’t do anything to stop them unless they are really breaking the law 😂
I wonder what if a German rips a loud fart on Sunday would he get a ticket 😄😄😄😄. This quiet law in Germany is crazy. Just imagine if you stepped on your cat tail and it screams or u hit your foot on the table on Sunday and u start cussing like a sailer.
Hi Neeva!!
The salutation of mother and father ..so until mother of the 1950s. you addressed mother and father with (SIE )! They said Mrs. Mother and Mr. Father! If you ask someone for help on the street, you also speak to the person formally, which is still done today
! Please remember this when you speak to someone on the street !!!
of course not to children !!The formal address (Sie) applies to everyone, not just for police officers!
I can't understand why you don't like the formal form of the personal pronoun as in English you use the plural form in the singular - singular is thou. Just imagine you lived in Slovenia and had to deal not only with singular and plural forms but with a dual too, that additionally distinguishes between male/mixed and all-female groups of 2-4 persons. So learning when and how to use the "Sie" should not be a big problem.
You show your respect BY USING THE FORMAL FORM. I certainly don't like random people addressing me with "du", it feels rude to me. See it as the German personal bubble - we may stand closer to each other than US Americans but we keep our social distance by using the formal "Sie".
Btw1. Neeva is a totally acceptable name in Germany as it doesn't sound rude or offensive.
Btw2: There are different rules if the parents are not German citizens. And there was a recent change in gender determination, gender-neutral names are permitted.
I don’t have a problem with using “Sie” because it’s difficult, I just don’t think I need to show respect this way - I show respect through being kind and nice to other people :) I use “du” for everyone, because I respect everyone ! If you use “du” with a friend does it mean you do not respect them anymore? No of course not! So why not always use it? :) How do you know Neeva is not offensive? It is a different language so how can you know it is not offensive in its original language? It’s tricky haha :) Which I think is why it might be an issue here - because the German government cannot know it is not offensive.
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Addressing with "du" friends or people you have a close relationship with is not considered disrespectful in German language. But if adult strangers address other people with "du" (if not invited to by the addressed), it makes many Germans feel uncomfortable or offended. It's an emotional thing. (It's like many Americans feeling uncomfortable or offended when their interlocutors use words like "f*ck" or "f*cking".)
Shortly before the pronoun "thou" fell in disuse in southern England (around the year 1640), it was taken as an insult and characteristic of disrespect. Also in England, addressing a singular person with "you" (like "Sie" in German) was originally a way to show respect only socially higher ranked persons could claim. As for the so-called v/t-distinction, today's German language is on a comparable level as English was shortly before the English Civil War. (I think it is no coincidence that the pronoun "thou" disappeared in that era. People believed that every person should be respectfully addressed with "you" in a republican state.)
Did i keep pigs with you that you adress me as you.That can happen to you if you adress a stranger as you and your first name shouldn't be a problem
I value your opinion. But as Sie/Du is a strange grammer concept to you, Sir/Madam. You invented your own ways to differentiate, ask a french. Johnny Cash had a song "a boy called Sue", and of course a lot made fun of that person. Baptize you as "Adolf", went out of fashion for obvious reason. And even the combination eg. Claire Grube (sounds like "Klärgrube") would ridicule you forever. Some wanted their child to be named after Pumuckl, but this sticks for a long time and when the parents seems to be irresponsible, law or regulation steps in.
Washing your car at your house but also polutes the environment. Certainly you could do this safely in 5 miles around your place. If you garden hose it down with just water for eg clean some seeds that's ok.
I am not sure about the noise on Sundays. I remember that in my childhood the people from the local marching band did rehearsales every Sunday and you could hear the trumpet thoroughout the village. So to my understanding only noise of working machines is forbidden, and singing and such things is completly legal.
Perhaps the Sunday quiet laws should protect Germans from working too much. If one would work on a Sunday, the others could be invited to join in ;)
Oh okay interesting! Maybe it’s different in different areas?? I don’t know ! Sometimes I wonder if German Laws are really enforced or just exist … 😂
@@neevabee_ I do not really see Sunday as a quiet time - it is just about working or doing loud work at home that somehow is minimized to the necessary. The festivals in Germany are loud, too - so are beer gardens etc.
You seem to be confusing popular baby names with German baby name requirements. Just because you are seeing a lot of names like Max, Mateo, Noah, and Emilia and Sofia doesn't mean the government only allows these names. They just happen to be popular. Remember the thousands of Jennifers and Justins in the U.S.? Popular, not required. I processed birth certificates here in the U.S. for a major hospital. We had some truly awful baby names that were accepted because there are no regulations here. How about "Persepolis " or "Persephone Lemonade"? Yes, there really are people with these horrific names, these are maybe two of the worst, but I have plenty of other examples. Still think there should be no regulations?
A proper name should secure the dignity of the child. You have to show that the name you have chosen is a real name, I can also be from different cultures. I wold not expect any problem with Neeva. A Elon Musk name like XaeA-12 can severely impact the life of a child.
I totally understand that ! that makes sense :)
On the other hand, I had my first name changed when I was 22 because it was unclear whether my foreign first name at birth was male or female. It cost 50 € at the time. 😉
You can respectfully show someone that you don't respect them.
*"With all due respect, Sie sind ein echter Idiot."* (Ich finde das toll) 😁
What?? Are you serious? That is crazy! You have to pay for this? Hm...... hahahaha yes exactly my point!!
@@neevabee_ In Germany you always have to pay administration fees everywhere. Even after your death, family members still have to pay for a "Sterbeurkunde" for you.😀
Germany is weird, but so is the human society. Because we don't understand and don't exactly know, if there is an obsolete wrong. I don't know and will watch the video NOW!
I understand you ! I think there are some things that are universally wrong in modern society, but there is still a lot of debate over other things !
You can name your child Montana but not Pumuckl
Some things are not illegal, but not in common. It is more an european issue and there are some things. And there are only some names like pumuckel and satan is not allowed. Your Name would be allowed without any Problems.
Funny that you uploaded this video on Good Friday. It's forbidden to go dancing in Germany today ;)
Hahahaha 😂 very funny
Whats wrong with drunk Biking?
Also not a fan of “Sie” and totally agree with what you said on that point. The “noise” law I like and don’t like. I think the Sunday one is good, and also late at night, but I the week, “Mittagsruhe” I am not not a fan of and think it’s very outdated. Running out of gas on the autobahn I was not aware of, and to be honest, is it really necessary? I mean, the the hell would do that on purpose? Drunk biking: I like this law. Especially when you live in one of the bike capitals of Germany which is also a university city and there core lots of young students. Don’t get me wrong, nothing against them knocking themselves out at the weekend, or any night for that matter. I just think it’s good that they can’t then jump on a bike and try to cycle home. “The name game”: although I’m not a fan of naming my kids “Apple blossom jazz monkey”, I do think this needs to be looked at a little more leniently. There are lots of different nationalities now living in Germany and that should be taken Into account. And as you mentioned that it differs from state to state and which person you get, that is in my opinion wrong. There should be one standard and not left to any one individuals opinion and how good a day they are having…
Think I got all your points covered there. Thanks for the vid and sharing your views.
Love hearing from you always! I totally get that the Sunday quiet hours are nice - while I often forget and get frustrated I can vacuum 😂 Also I agree that if there is a law, it should be for all of the country, and there shouldn’t be any decisions made by random office workers! Maybe in the future we will see some changes for baby names and “Sie” as I think times are changing !
I actually like the Mittagsruhe, too. Not because of myself but when my son was small and should do a little sleep in the afternoon - and when my Granny was old and really needed her rest hour after lunch - I really loved it. I actually got really mad on my neighbour when he once thought he could do loud work in his garden during that time. When my Granny did not sleep or get that rest hour you really had problems to get her safe to the bathroom in the early evening and to undress etc. as she just was totally tired and exhausted and it got really difficult and was double "work".
Nur Kinder, oder Personen, die man mit dem Vornamen anspricht, werden geduzt. Ganz einfach.
Mit einem englischen Akzent sollte man aber keine Probleme bekommen.
Only children, or people you address by their first name, are addressed as "Du". Very simple.
With an English accent, however, you should not have any problems.
The one with the names is not practiced so strictly. If you want to give your child an exotic name and can prove that the name is quite normal somewhere else on earth, no one is against it. I think it's more about not choosing names like Elon Musk chose for his child so that the child is not annoyed later in life.
Hahaha yes what was Elon Musk thinking???? I totally get what you’re saying, I just think that unless a name is really bad, it shouldn’t be a problem!
@@neevabee_ Yes, you are right. But we Germans always find it a bit difficult to give others a piece of freedom.😁
The strangest law in Germany is the "TV tax", which is in my opinion unconstitutional. You have to pay it, even if you have no
TV or radio.
That’s a great point !! I actually knew this and I thought it was so weird and frustrating !
Anything that someone from the USA does NOT understand is stupid. That's nothing new!
Neeva, in fact, is a legal name in Germany. Neva is "more" common. But i'm sure, since your appearance on YT, it will be more common in the future.
The use of "Sie" instead of "Du" is just a cultural thing. My guess is that it will disappear over time - just like it did in the english language.
Oh, and, nice to see you back again on YT.
How do you know it is legal? I would love to know :) and yes I think the German language / country is growing and changing !
@@neevabee_ YT does not want me to put links into my comments. OK.
I just looked it up. If you search for it, you will see, that Neva is a common name in some european countries as is in Germany. Just putting two "e"'s in it, will surely not be a problem for german offices.
And, as change is the only constant, we wll surely get the general "du" sometime.
Very entertaining again! :)
Thank you !!!!
Regarding the names: In 2:59 you basically say how ist actually is, everything else is not true.
Neeva würde gehen
wie heißen Elon Musks Kinder? 😂
... opinions are like a...holes, everybody has one ...
It is easier to say du Arschloch than Sie Arschloch.that's it.
Neue Frisur? Schön
I like most of your topics, but you are way off the mark with this video. Maybe you should have asked your husband for clarification!
As for "it frustrates me": with all the cultural differences listed here, does it really? Frustration - scientifically speaking - is the feeling that occurs when a goal-directed action is interrupted! Does that agree with your quoted feelings?
Regarding "first names": Do you want to name your son "Hitler" or your daughter "Mai" because she was conceived in May (a common justification for names in America)? The decisive cultural difference is that here children are not the property of their parents, and their "dignity is inviolable - ihre Würde ist unantastbar"! Besides, there aren't as few names here as you suggest. If you get married in Germany, you get a "family register - Familienstammbuch" in which there is a long list of suggested first names, mine has roughly 500 boys' and girls' names each!
Regarding "noise": I assume that, just like in Germany, there is also a right to physical and mental inviolability in the USA; and I am also sure that both here and in the US it is well known - and scientifically proven - that noise (Lärm) is not only a risk factor (it can be harmful under certain circumstances) but causes measurable physical and mental damage! (The German language distinguishes between "Lärm" and "Geräusch" and many other words for which there is only the word "noise" in English!)
Everyday life is full of noise, so you have to constantly weigh up what is acceptable and what is not! In this context, the noise protection times are primarily to be understood - the fact that many of them are of Christian origin does not make them bad, not even for people of other faiths!
What amazes me, however, is the fact that in all youtube videos in which "weird/strange German habits" are shown, the existence of noise protection periods is cited! Is it then possible - contrary to my assumption above - that there is no right to physical and mental inviolability in the USA? Is that perhaps one of the main cultural differences?