Thank you! We want to stress again that it’s less about praise and what is good or bad about a country which is why we mentioned again that we love Germany so much. It’s just a reverse culture shock video which happens to everyone living abroad for years. We also had the very same living in Egypt and visiting Germany twice a year as you simply become so immersed in the culture of another country.
Your grasp of English is brilliant ! It is marvellous to see you are relaxed and enjoying your time living in Britain as we have been hearing so much negativity from people born here saying that EU countries are so much better. That wasn’t the case before the Brexit vote of course. 🇬🇧🇩🇪
@@anthonyferris8912 Yes, I've got really tired of the bashers who boast of having escaped years ago and would never set foot here again. Good riddance, I sez
I have grown so fond of you both. The best thing about today's video is that you chose to come to a new country and are appreciating what it has to offer. You are not trying to change its uniqueness.
People run our country down but I love living in the Uk x we are socially friendly but awkward with it 😂 I love how we can walk on ancient tracks, our old beautiful churches, our moss covered stone walls , little things that are free but lifts your soul x thank you for reaffirming this cause news can bring you down
It's so nice to hear Jörg talk equally as you Kirsten, because usually he's more the quiet one. I've seen your previous videos on differences between Germany and UK and loved them very much, so this new one is a great addition. Here is to another 8 years in UK, and may you spend them in bliss and happiness. 😊
Haha yes Germans are quite efficient and this is definitely something we miss but we wanted to talk about reverse culture shocks but you can trust us there’s a lot of German in us lol.
We have definitely gotten used to New England being now here longer than we had been in France. Though I was born in France and lived there most of my childhood, when I went back it wasn’t as comfortable. I think that going back is very difficult for most people. Though I thought I would always go back, we are now at the conclusion that perhaps we will stay in New England because we’ve gotten used to the ways and the good things that are here. Thanks for a great episode explaining bi cultural differences and why you prefer England.
I volunteer for the National Trust in Cornwall. We have many many German visitors. I speak German to them. They are always polite, well behaved and have good manners. They are good ambassadors for their country
@@marflitts No, we never had a soap set in Cornwall. A lot of things from the author Rosamunde Pilcher were filmed in Cornwall for German TV but that wasn’t a soap.
I live in Germany and everything is true! Even we Germans notice that people are becoming increasingly unfriendly. A very negative attitude to life has arisen. And so it happens that more and more pubs, bars and cafes are closing because people don't go there anymore. I have a house in a village and an apartment in the city. There are no shops in the village anymore. People just go to the supermarket and the street is empty, you don't see anyone. In the city you only greet your neighbors but you don't talk to each other. Things used to be different.
Yes though I really think it depends on where you live - usually in smaller villages where we come from (in Germany) everyone knows each other. It actually can be a big problem in the UK because people move so much whereas in Germany people tend to stay in their homes. Yes, sadly more and more German villages have few shops.
Hallo ihr Lieben, ich lebe anscheinend in einer rosaroten Blase. Ich bin rundum glücklich und zufrieden. Ich habe einen wundervollen Lebenspartner, eine tolle Familie, unterhaltsame und gute Freunde. Ich bin soweit gesund, kann meinen Hobbys nachgehen. Ich bin nicht reich, muss aber nicht jeden Pfennig umdrehen. Ich freue mich auch an Kleinigkeiten, es muss nix Großes sein, es darf auch mal ein wundervoller Sonnenuntergang oder schön gefärbte Blätter im Herbst zum Erleben sein. Ich bin jeden Tag dankbar, gesund aufstehen zu dürfen und einen neuen Tag zu erleben. Das Leben kann kürzer sein, als man denkt. Ich habe einen sehr engen Freund an Krebs verloren und er war noch nicht einmal 30. Ich glaube, wenn man seine Mitte gefunden hat und mit sich zufrieden ist, sich realistische Ziele steckt, niemandem etwas missgönnt und auch mal fünf gerade lässt, was sich nicht ändern lässt, dann strahlt man das auch aus. Ein freundliches Lächeln auf dem Gesicht hat auch noch nie geschadet. Ich komme aus Franken, die sind als nicht so freundlich oder kommunikativ bekannt. Offen gesagt, kann ich mich nicht beklagen, dass mir Menschen oft ruppig oder unverschämt kommen. Klar gibts auch mal einen Ausreißer (sehr selten), ich denke mir da nur, wer weiß, was diesem Menschen gerade für eine Laus über die Leber gelaufen ist. Ich bin da großzügig und gestehe meiner Umwelt auch mal einen schlechten Tag zu. Ich genieße den Sonntag, wenn ich etwas Schönes mit meiner Familie oder Freunden unternehmen kann. Ich glaube, das Vorausplanen nimmt man in Deutschland mit der Muttermilch auf. Es kommt selten vor, dass was fehlt und sonntags der Wunsch besteht, was einzukaufen. Ich habe immer Vorräte und bin da flexibel. Mittlerweile gibt es bei uns bei Bauernhöfen Automaten, wo man ihre Selbsterzeugnisse kaufen kann. Ich zahle gerne einen kleinen Beitrag, wenn die Toilettenanlage dafür sauber ist. Früher waren die Toiletten einfach widerlich auf Rasthöfen oder Parkplätzen. Ich wohne am Stadtrand von Nürnberg in einer Marktgemeinde (Feucht) und wir haben Gott sei Dank noch viele Geschäfte und Ärzte in ausreichender Menge und Vielfalt. Ansonsten ist Nürnberg nicht weit, 11 Minuten mit der S-Bahn. Für mich hat unsere Landschaft auch Ihren Reiz. Ich brauche nur in die Fränkische Schweiz zu fahren. Auch in meiner Heimatgemeinde, die Schwarzachklamm www.schwarzachklamm-nuernberg.de/ ist für mich sehenswert. Trotzdem fahre ich auch gerne woanders hin, um Eindrücke zu sammeln. Leider kann ich nicht überall wohnen, wo es schön ist. Deswegen genieße ich Urlaub und zu Hause ist zu Hause. Und öfter gehe ich auf Reisen, wenn ich Videos von Ihnen oder anderen RUclipsrn sehe. Vielen Dank für Ihre Mühe dafür, uns an Ihr leben teilnehmen zu lassen. Ich wünsche Ihnen eine gute Zeit und danke. Viele Grüße aus Franken Alexandra
Ich bin wirklich schockiert soviele Kommentare zu lesen in denen von "deutschen oder englischen Herzen" die Rede ist. Hier sogar von "deutschem Blut". Und ich dachte oder hoffte zumindest es gäbe nur " menschliche.Herzen" und "menschliches Blut" Wie naiv von mir. Ich bin, seit ich dieses Video und all die Kommentare (von ein paar Ausnahmen abgesehen) gesehen und gelesen habe, sehr deprimiert. @@MyPronounIsGoddess
@@rheingold2000 es gibt eine tiefe seelische Verbindung zwischen den Angelsachsen und den Deutschen,zumindest aus dem Norden.Das ist auch an den Dialekten zu erkennen.Vor der Eroberung Englands durch die Normannen aus dem heutigen Frankreich sprachen die Engländer einen Dialekt,der eng verwandt war mit Friesland und den heutigen Niederlanden.
You've made me realise how friendly we Brits are - I tend to take it for granted. I live on the South coast of England (we are generally deemed to be the least friendly people in the UK!) but even in my little local Sainsbury's shop, I have built a rapport with the staff. They recognise me and ask about my day, apologise if I have had to wait and wish me good day when I leave. They come across as thoughtful and kind. I have seen them help disabled people pack their shopping and accompany them to the door. One could cynically say this is training and a ploy to up the company profile - but it works! What's wrong with showing gratitude for shopping at their establishment? It makes my day a little better.
Yes that’s also the case in German villages of course - everyone knows each other and the shop assistants will always talk to you. I so agree about your last point.
Ich bin immer wieder beeindruckt wie absolut akzentfrei Kirsten spricht. Manche Leute haben einfach ein Ohr für Sprache und den Klang der Sprache, wunderschön.
I feel that after all the sad history our two counties have had we have turned the corner and now Germans and the British see how much more they have in common than they ever realized. After the USA and South Africa I have visited Germany more than any other country and there is so much to enjoy. Greetings to you both.
Dear jasonsmart. Vielen vielen lieben Dank für diesen Kommentar. Er macht mein Herz ein wenig leichter nach all dem, was ich über Deutschland hier erfahren mußte. Ganz herzliche Grüße aus Deutschland verbunden mit dem Wunsch, dass deine Empathie und Freundlichkeit dir erhalten bleibt. 😘
I am a German and stayed in Newcastle for half a year while I was studying and 100% agree with these. Still miss the friendliness in English everyday life a lot. It just adds so much to your happiness, I believe. Also, the pubs! We had such a nice one in our neighbourhood where local blues bands played once a week. I just loved the sense of community and the feeling of belonging in your area it created for me + giving a platform to local artists! In Germany it is more often than not lonely, older men drinking several pints of beer at the counter. Completely different!
Hi Kirsten and Joerg. I enjoyed your sit down chat with us all. So refreshing. I’m British born and bred, a Yorkshire lass and it’s so nice to hear you talk about the many aspects of the UK that you enjoy. I remember the days when our shops did close on Sundays. We went to church, had our Sunday lunch (roast beef with Yorkshire puds) and then went to the park with our parents. Happy days! But I think the old saying ‘There’s no place like home’ comes to mind and you may find the pull of your family and homeland will take you back to Germany some day. But it would be lovely if you decide to make the UK your forever home. Come live in Yorkshire. Friendliest folk on earth 😀. You’d be so welcome. But I’m sure Germany is lovely too. ❤❤
I came from France to UK in 1967 and left in 2011, but I am to go back soon as I miss 'home'. When I arrived it was a very different England, very British in its traditions and culture. Everything was 'dead' on a Sunday....I loved the traditional Sunday lunch and high tea later after walking the dogs of my then boyfriend...By Kirsten & Joerg account Germany is very similar to where I now live in France, villages are shadows of their former selves, people shop in soulless out of town shopping centres. I loved Yorkshire, the Dales, the moors, the villages...Hope it all remains the same for a long time?
@@lisejacquelinerigault2575 That is so true and very sad. Times have changed so much and, in my humble opinion, not for the better. The Yorkshire Dales are beautiful as are the North Yorkshire Moors. Sadly we are losing a lot of our British traditions but I hope when you return you can enjoy life here again. I live in a village. We don’t have many facilities, only a village shop and post office but we have a lively community who organise lots of typically British events, annual bonfire, flower show, summer gala, Christmas carolling etc. I hope it can continue. We must preserve our traditions. Sending you greetings from Yorkshire.
I’m sorry to hear abt the graveyards, being from Australia we love the old (comparatively) graves. I love seeing your videos @ it was interesting to hear the differences you find. When I went to Japan I understood why a lot of germans went to work there as everything was so exacting @ ran like clockwork.
Here in many Yorkshire villages, we still go to the Church, eat full Sunday Yorkshire pudding dinners, and take the kids for walks, or to the park. Our local church and club means we have a community. Plus a small busy high street.
I prefer the shops being closed on Sundays. I live in Ireland, and the shops used to be closed on Sundays too, but not anymore. It was much nicer when, one day a week, everything slows down. Also, I think German doesn't lend itself to chatting. English is much easier in that respect, and I do enjoy the chats too.
I wholeheartedly agree especially in this world where everything is accessible all the time and we are constantly on our phones, a slow and quiet Sunday is more important than ever.
I live in Texas and our stores were also closed on Sundays until 1990 or so. We also had what was called blue laws and if a grocery store was open, you could only buy food. Nothing else. That changed to. And almost all stores are open 24/7 now.
Ich liebe Eure wunderbaren Videos. Habe sie alle gesehen und genieße nun jeden Tag mit meinem Mann, Teatime mit dem wunderschönen Geschirr von Burleigh. Es macht die Welt für uns schöner und lichtvoller und lässt uns den Wahnsinn im Außen leichter ertragen. Vielen lieben Dank für die Inspirationen, liebe Kirsten und lieber Jörg. ALLES LIEBE 🙏
Mensch ist das lieb, dankeschön! Ja, ist das Burleigh Geschirr nicht toll? So schön, dass es euch auch gefällt und ihr es zu Hause genießt. Ganz liebe Grüße
I have lived in the UK when younger and still go for holidays. You are so right. Brits are very friendly and the atmosphere is cosy I love the shops being open on a Sunday. Love the beautiful countryside. Supermarkets are so great. Love England for ever 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 All the best for you 2
That’s not really true - we would never mention the friendliness otherwise. Also studied in Cambridge for a while and they were super friendly though they are used to having different people and students all the time.
I moved to France from America after college and lived in Paris for several years. During the time I was away, I spoke very little English because I hung out with the French and not expats. Best decision ever!
I lived w/ my parents in London when I was 9 & 15. This shaped me so much -- and so I moved back to London (to live & work) when I was 36. Best 5 years of my life. When I moved back to the U.S., I just about died. Total reverse culture shock. It's been more than 10 years and I am still adjusting!
I don't know if there is such a thing as reincarnation but if there is I want my second life to be in england. I just love the scenery and the homes and the culture. I am 81 but if I was younger I would definitely be moving to England and you guys made it sound even more attractive I live in the United States and things are so different here than when I grew up and it is not a happy place to live anymore. You have to make your own happiness and not be bothered by some of the difficulties. I have been both to Canada and Israel but I have also lived in Hawaii and it is a very different culture than the mainland USA. I love being immersed in different cultures
@@judiemjacobson4613 The US is huge--and it depends on where you live. I've been living in North Central Texas for the past few decades, and people are very happy here. It's a nice area with very friendly people--life is good here.
I moved from the Chicago area to Southern CA 12 yrs ago and have given up hope of ever adjusting! 😊. I guess The U.S. is so huge it really depends where you live, but I don’t think there is a more friendly place than Chicago (though tragically changing fast.) I’ve loved everything about The U.K. My whole life and love Kirsten and Joerg so much! Both times I way fortunate to travel in England I adored it and didn’t want to leave. If not for family, I would have loved to stay. I think my love of England began as a child hearing my dad’s stories. He was stationed in England with the Air Corp during The War and loved it too, kind of unusual given he came from an Italian family. He did a gorgeous oil painting of an English village I’ve always treasured. Maybe deep bonds were formed in those days when their lives were constantly at risk for one another. ❤️🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧
Hedgerows - in the U.K. farmers and councils are encouraged, and sometimes given financial incentives to maintain existing hedgerows and plant new ones. The reason is to provide a habitat for wildlife and to absorb pollution. More recently farmers have been encouraged to leave uncultivated strips of land next to a hedge to encourage more wildlife, pollinators and biodiversity.
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Hedgerows are an invaluable habitat for wildlife, birds, rabbits, insects etc. Unfortunately hedgerows are fast disappearing, as are ponds.
Curiously the more I have watched your video the more I think Germany is close from my country, France ! The villages are deserted too, people don t often smile when you go shopping, most of shops are closed on sundays, most of churches are closed etc...When I went to London many years ago, I have seen that people were very polite, liked to help when I were lost, and have a good sense of humor which I have liked so much. Keep on enjoying being in UK and have a nice week end ❤
I am Franco/British and agree entirely with you. Kirsten & Joerg's description of Germany reminded me so much of the Normandy where I live now.....I miss not living in UK after 50 years there....
Oui, j'y ai vu beaucoup de similitudes, je suis franco-canadienne et j'ai moi aussi ces chocs chaque fois que je vais en France ce qui n'est pas le cas lorsque je suis en Angleterre mon pays préféré entre tous en Europe.
As a French lady who lived in England for 11 years, I share your views about the lovely countryside, the beautiful churches (in France they are also closed most of the time), pubs with their special athmosphere that french cafes lack, some of the english cooking: pies, full english breakfast…and people are nice too. 😊
I enjoy seeing you both. I'm going to Germany in June to visit my granddaughter who married a German boy she met in college. I've never been in Europe and my son is taking me for my 80th birthday. He believes I will love it there. I probably will as I'm an old soul. Ha Ha
Sie haben so eine liebenswerte und sympathische Art die Dinge zu sehen, dass man das Gefühl hat, Sie schon ewig als Vertraute zu haben. Ich grüße Sie herzlich❤
I enjoyed your chat and had to smile quite often. Here in Australia you can shop 7 days a week and often till late at night, especially, as I live in a tourist area. Aspirin etc. also available in our Supermarkets. I find life is more relaxed. Germans in Germany seem to be always stressed. They’re so, shall we say, orderly. I missed Curry Wurst. Konditorei and Baker. The cakes here have improved over the years but but when I see pictures of German cakes, I miss them. Love your videos, you’re doing such a fantastic job.
Привет из России! Cмотрю Вас давно. Восхищаюсь Вами. Вы очаровательны в своём познании мира. Это одно из лучших Ваших видео. Спасибо! Здоровья, успехов!
living over 30 years in Germany, I´m french. I lived in Portugal, France, UK too: I know the feelings you describe, they belong to expats. So we realise that there are everywhere things we can appreciate or not. We have to decide what is the most important for us and decide where we want to live( if possible). Nowadays every country changes very quickly too. THanks for your videos.
Hi kirsten and Joerg. I used to have a German neighbour she never said much to me but she used to pass chocolate and oranges over the fence to me when l was in the garden and call my cat liebling. 😃🤗❤
Thank you for another wonderful video! It’s always great to see you! We are a German family living in Germany, however, I can relate to everything you said. We love the UK and just returned from a holiday in Cornwall and London and yes, I absolutely miss those country lanes, the hedges, the old houses, the colors, the friendliness, the food, the landscape… basically everything. And even in London our dog had the time of his life! The staff in the hotel and in restaurants are so dog friendly.
Having lived away from the UK for the last 20 years I do have culture shock when returning. I feel like I have lost the skill of living there because so much has changed. But when you talk of the some of these wonderful British things I have a deep feeling of home sickness. Thanks for enjoying my country so much. I have had lovely times in Germany too and admire the German people so much.
I always get so excited when I see you post a new video! And I love how Joerg says things that make me laugh so hard! Like when he was talking about going through the check out at a grocery store in Germany and if you say "hello" to the cashier they panic!! hahahaha!!! You two are my absolute favorite couple, you always have me smiling and laughing!
I enjoyed your Reverse Culture Shocks video. You are such a delightful couple I hope you stay in the UK and make videos for a long time to come. I do like to sit down with a cup of tea - and a biscuit of course - to watch your next adventure. Making the videos must be hard work and I appreciate the effort you put into them for us. THANK YOU!
I love you both although i am from a little village in the north of Ireland called Greyabbey i am so glad you both love England so much i hope you both stay with us in the uk for a very long time ❤❤
I just happened upon your channel today and I’m so glad! I’ve been watching several of your videos and they are so enjoyable! I’m from Arizona in the states and we’ve traveled to England several times and Germany once and enjoyed every minute.
My brother moved to America, and the thing he missed most about the U.K. was liquorice all sorts, so when my mother visited she brought him a big box. He foolishly left them on the coffee table and went to bed. Overnight his greedy labrador ate the lot!!!!!!!! Lots of emergency dog walks followed....... hopefully a lesson was learned.
Something similar happened to my son. I sent him back to Mexico from New York with pizza and Entenmann's chocolate chip cookies. When he got home, his beagle managed to get into his luggage and ate the pizza (and the aluminum foil wrap) and the cookies!
It seems many of us have a dog story concerning sweets. One Christmas vacation my four siblings and I went home, and I brought my collie/German Shepard mix dog. On Christmas Eve we baked a huge plate of cookies, and because they were still hot from the oven, we left the plate on the kitchen table and went to bed. When we got up on Christmas morning, no one could find the cookies, and we finally realized my dog had eaten them all without ever disturbing the plate!
Kirsten your filming gets better every time I watch one of your videos. The intro in the English countryside is absolutely spectacular! It's so interesting to hear you both chat about the culture shock differences of shop opening times on Sundays, availability/price of non-prescription drugs in pharmacies, pubs and even graveyards! You are captivating and Joerg's new word "niceliness" is actually really cute! Glad you still enjoy the chattiness and quirkiness of living in Britain.
Thankyou for such a positive description of the UK. ❤️ I love living in this country and feel lucky to live here. I don’t like how other British people can moan about it so much! They need to watch this video!😊
Oh, Kirsten, we really enjoyed that video! We both also always wanted to live abroad, to see how other people do things, and we love comparing/contrasting various elements of life in the US, Switzerland, and the UK. It's endlessly fascinating, isn't it? Have a marvelous week, you two! 🫖💐💕
That was really interesting. I have a severe allergy to all nuts and shellfish. I remember several years ago we were travelling with friends in the US and went into a Thai restaurant. When I mentioned my allergies the waiter got the manager and he came and sat beside me and helped me select my meal. He then assured me it would be made in a totally separate part of the kitchen. The very first time I didn’t feel like I was a nuisance. I totally understand you Kirsten. ❤🇨🇦
How I love you both and I found this so interesting. I've lived in Germany and it's all so true! I do however adore German sausage with German mustard, nothing beats it. I'm so proud that you appreciate our lovely Country, you certainly highlight the very best of it, its not all as lovely but you certainly live in one of the nicest Counties. ❤❤
Thanks for your honesty. I am half German and half English ancestry and live in the US. I do think the pace of life is a bit fast here and was not happy that stores started to remain open on Sundays but I must admit that being able to pick up eggs or aspirin anytime is a nice convenience. I suppose it’s what you get use to. Just watching videos of the UK makes me want to live there…it is so beautiful. People seem kinder. 🥰 GraceHolly from Ohio..US
I am enjoying this so very much. I grew up in Australia and moved to America and I know exactly what you speak of. I believe we as "transplants" have the best of both worlds. Thank you both what a delight!
My sister, living in Germany, always says "the pavements roll up in Germany on a Sunday". Love visiting them, the only thing I find, garden centres, lovely as they are, have nowhere to sit and have coffee. Favourite thing, early morning warm brotchen, yummy. Agree re shopping and cashiers. As for the autobahn, had the fright of my life when found my dear brother in law was cruising at 150 km !!! Lovely listening to you both.
I am German and agree with you in every point with the exception of the "German sunday". We live in a very remote village, and believe me, we would never ever run out of milk or something else, because we are used to always having a supply in the house. And the more we travel, the more we appreciate our quiet "German sunday".
Das wissen wir natürlich (gerne auf Deutsch, wir sind ja Deutsche) - es war ja auch sehr vereinfacht dargestellt. Und den ruhigen Sonntag haben wir ja erwähnt, dass wir das sehr vermissen. Ich hoffe es so aber ich befürchte mit der Zeit werden such Dinge dem Kommerz wegen auch anpassen und Geschäfte immer aufhaben. Hoffen wir, dass es noch lange ruhig bleibt. Viele liebe Grüße
What a delightful and meaningful video. So interesting. I appreciate your straightforward honesty about your home country. I really look forward to your posts. Keep up the good work. We appreciate it!! Happy Spring!
I always enjoy your chats. Never been to Germany, looks beautiful! Never been to the UK, I have family roots there so I feel connected ❤️ and I long to visit.
This was a VERY interesting video! Thank you for sharing all these points. I live in California USA and a friend and I visited England for 3 weeks in 2019. I loved it so much and I agree with you about the hedgerows and the little cute lanes. It was very scary for us driving there, but I still loved it! And the pubs were awesome! Such great food and we loved the fireplaces! Much love to you both!
As a German who lived in Italy for 40 years, I totally agree with all that you said. When I moved to Germany, one of the things that struck me most were the cashiers, just as you said. But it’s not entirely their fault, I believe. Clients in the cue are terribly impatient. Everything has to go really fast, otherwise those behind you complain and/or ask (let’s say demand?) for another “Kasse” to be opened. This happened to me a couple of times when I was looking for coins in my purse..It totally stressed me out. Infact I stopped paying cash and only pay with cards now. Love your videos, as always ❤
Hallo Kirsten und Jörg. Es macht Spaß euch zuzuhören und eure Sichtweise zu sehen. Immerhin seid ihr seit Jahren in England. Ich war sehr oft in England, weil ich es liebe und stimme mit euch in allen Punkten überein. Schöne Woche 🙏😊
Hallo liebe Anita, dankeschön! Wir haben natürlich sehr verallgemeinert - wir lieben Deutschland auch über alles aber wenn man länger in einem anderen Land lebt, fallen einem doch Dinge auf. Viele liebe Grüße
Wieder sehr interessant, euch beiden zuzuhören. Ich bin gerade mit meinen Kindern im Teenageralter in London. Zum einen liebe ich hier auch die farbigen Türen. Fasziniert bin ich aber auch von den gut sortierten Buchhandlungen mit vielen wunderschön gestalteten Büchern. Ich erlebe die Menschen selbst in der Großstadt als ausgesprochen höflich und freundlich. Wir fühlen uns wohl.
Love hearing you two talk about the differences between Germany and England ! I noticed the time I spent in Germany I never felt I belonged. Germany for me was too regimented! I was stressed the whole time I was in Germany! It was so good to get back to my family in England where life is more colorful and fun!
It was less about a difference video but just a reverse culture shock video. We love Germany, it’s such a beautiful country and we can see ourselves returning but every country has good and bad. We love both Germany and the UK.
Some people come to this country and constantly complain about everything. You two are different. You talk about the uk with respect and kindness. No country is perfect. Your video was so interesting. Thank you.
Sounds like you really enjoy the UK. I'm Canadian, but have spent extensive time in both England and Germany. I agree that British people are more friendly, life is less rigid and the villages are pretty with decent services. What I like about Germany is the efficiency and organization. Everything runs so well. Also, I prefer German food....the breads in Germany are incredible.
@@gdok6088 Many have never gone away. I get fabulous bread in my small town from the baker on the High Street who proclaims to have been baking on the premises since 1879.
@@KirstenJoerg This is such a vast generalisation. You are probably right if you just pick from a supermarket shelf any of the mass produced stuff from mass producing bakeries. The small independent bakeries produce bread as good as anywhere in my experience.
Yes I like shops closed on a Sunday but I have lived in Germany and had a baby in a German hospital which was a terrible experience out of 5 births that was frightening and the worst experience ever. I love the German food and the mar 28:58 kets of vegetables. I found that crossing a busy road with a Zebra crossing dangerous too! In the post office in Germany no one queues in an orderly fashion as we do here. I missed the sea too this being an island. I found the German people very strict about shoes not being on the baby in the pram and not washing clothes on a Sunday . I love you both you enhance the German people and are an excellent blessing for your country thank you so much for sharing and your interesting videos. I pray that God will set you free from allergies too❤️
Kirsten & Joerg. We really loved your video. It was like we were just sitting all together having a chat. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your culture shock. I know our friends here that are from Germany really miss the bread. We have a lot of the same things here in the US that you hve in the UK. The thing with shops being closed on Sunday used to be a thing here when we were kids but not anymore. We still take things easy on Sunday though. Thanks again. Cheers Ron and Dovie
You can buy lovely artisan bread in Britain but you have to go to proper bakeries. The supermarket bread is awful. I call it tennis ball bread because it's so doughy that if you roll it in a ball I'm sure you could bounce it. I make all my own bread because of this 😂😅. Nice chatty video xx❤
I learned so much from your video. I live in Michigan with relatives in the UK (England and Scotland) who visit quite frequently. It sounds like there are many similarities America has with England. My cousin in Dorking, England is a celiac and has been on a gluten free diet since the late 1980's. He once got terrible ill after eating out because someone in the kitchen used a knife meant for the lamb to cut the bread. I wish we could go back to things being closed on Sunday (and holidays) as it was that way long ago! Frankenmuth. Michigan is about 1.5 hours away and a quaint little German town. German's (and Polish) are the cleanest and hardworking people I think!! Years ago when I worked at a high school, the German exchange students always missed "good bread" and could not find it in the store here. P.S. Joerg is really a humorous man! Great video!
Thanks so much! Yes, I think if you're celiac and highly allergic it might not be a good idea to eat at a restaurant where they serve all kinds of food. Yes, sadly the bread in the UK is not to our taste.
I agree that bread in the USA is pretty grim, but bread is wonderful and wholesome in Germany. I'm Canadian and when I vacation in the USA, I take yeast with me and bake my own bread, because that is the only way I can get a good loaf.
I absolutely LOVE your videos please do not go back to Germany.Your content is so nice nothing horrible.Very relaxing and both of you are natural story tellers. Personally I’d love to live in Germany especially Berlin. Fascinating city especially the DDR years.Used to travel to Germany a lot during my time as British Airways Cabin Crew.Loved night stops. I find Germany to be clean very efficient everything works.I also find the people friendly.One of my favourite countries.
A few years ago my son and I went to Austria. We went to a beer garden and it filled up. A couple approached us and asked if it would be ok to sit at our table. We’re from the USA and gladly welcomed them. My son bought them a round of beer and they were shocked. They said they had no idea Americans would welcome them. We had a lovely evening visiting. We left each other as friends no longer strangers.
I'm pleased you find England friendly, informal, charming, and quaint. I am surprised Germany is not more that way as I thought it would be similar. I spent two and a half weeks touring England with my husband years ago and we loved it.
Loved your vlog as always, but how interesting to hear about the differences between Germany & the UK. Bless you both. You are such a joy to watch & listen too. xx
Watching this episode reminded me so deeply of how my late husband felt as a German born American. He came to the States as a child from Siegburg (near Bonn). When he would return to visit family he felt disconnected and mostly American and missed many conveniences and lifestyle habits that he had become accustomed to. Yet while in the States he would reminisce about everything in Germany. I suppose it is inevitable to be missing the other part of your life that you are not presently living. Thank you for sharing your sentiments. It brought back so many conversations that I had with my husband.
We are Finns living in Switzerland in our third year now, and you hit the nail on the head with this video! First, you have the honeymoon period, then you start to miss home, then your new home becomes the new normal. We just visited Finland over Easter, and we start to notice the big little differences :) The strangest thing is when you start to notice that your own country keeps changing while you live abroad...
Oh yes, exactly that! I think others living abroad can relate the most. It's less that you don't love your country of origin (we love Germany so much) but just the fact that you get so immersed in the culture and the ways in the country you live that it feels strange when you visit your own country again :)
Thank you so much for this video. It was so informative on the culture differences between England and Germany. Very interesting to hear your thoughts and observances between the two. ❤️
The hedged countryside of England is unique. Decades ago, National Geographic had an article about the unique ecosystems that developed around these hedges since the Medieval period. I’ve never been able to find that article again, unfortunately. Even then, the article said that the hedged landscape was under threat, it’s a shame. Those modern commercial mega-farmers don’t want anything like hedges to impede the progress of their farming machines. This landscape is historic and special, it should be preserved as much as possible.
Yes, lovely Britain always makes me feel so well. Especially the customs. Nice chat in Britain. Had a smile on my face. Frankfurt customs wanted to cut off my family (my kids!) from the queue since the guy wanted to close his desk. Kids started to cry and customs started to yell at us until they realized the protest of us and the people. I am German and lived in Britain for years.
I really enjoyed this episode and OMGoodness how absolutely adorable was Joerg when talking about the cashiers in German supermarkets. Thank you so much for an enjoyable time while eating my lunch.
I enjoyed you chatting together, you seem relaxed enjoying yourselves. I don't shop on Sundays. I live in a small village but not far away we have a small shopping complex whenever I have past by on Sundays the car parks are full, and traffic is constant, it suits people / families who work all week, Look forward to seeing more of your visits into other parts of the country. 💚🌹
I don’t know you both, have never met you, but the thought of you returning to Germany makes me feel sad. So strange! I love you being in the U.K. and enjoy your videos immensely 😊
Thankyou for another interesting video. I remember when shops used to also close for half days on Wednesdays as well as Sunday, very quiet times. It’s nice to hear your perspective on Britain, a very positive one - which is good to hear in these difficult times.
❤Wonderful!❤ I watched the Christmas video that you put out about the wonderful, old fashioned, German traditions which you celebrated and that were stunning and nostalgic as my grandparents' culture and traditions in Italy. As always thanks for sharing.
I find you both very open and honest as well as trustworthy in your offering. Your mastery of English is marvelous and very admirable. As an American, I appreciate your assessments of both cultures. Thank you both!
I’m smiling from ear to ear from your warm and engaging video Kirsten and Joerg! Oh! I had a word for you at about 28 minutes.. as you spoke about the charm in English ways.. with less organization.. “ whimsy”!! 😄 The blue and red and whites made for a lovely setting.. and we both so enjoyed every detail of things you miss in your UK 🇬🇧 home when you visit your native Germany 🇩🇪!! I recalled some descriptions myself from my trips to England and my one trip to Germany too.. both countries fascinating.. my husband couldn’t believe the Autobahn when driving with his associate there! Thank you both for a superb video!! 🥰🙋♀️
What a great little conversation about the differences between the two countries! 🤗 I agree with Joerg, food is probably what people miss the most about being away from home. I love your happy, cheerful attitudes - and your love for color! Sprinkle a bit of that in Germany every time you visit! 😉 Thank you for sharing your experiences! 💞
My wife & I moved to Vancouver Island many years ago from the North East & recognized towns in your video from our area Corbridge & Blanchland. Not a difficult transition for us as it’s so British here on this Island!
I’ve fallen in love with all things British since watching Kirsten and Joergs gorgeous videos. (Great grand parents were from the British Isles) We are hoping to move to island soon as we love it so much, maybe that is why? Qualicum or Parksville area perhaps
Hi Kirsten and Joerg Awe, it’s so nice to see you guys just chatting. What stands out to me, is the love you both have for Germany AND the UK. There’s plenty of that for both … yes??? I love what you love about the Uk as well. It just has such glorious style, history, creative colors and happy flowers, and so much to feel SENTIMENTAL about. Thats the romantic part I think. England is just… well… So much FUN!!! It’s also so very nice that you can STILL be close to your families. A couple hours away??? Yes??? What a sweet video, TY❤ How is your Dad and Lotta Kirsten? As always… With much respect ❤
So interesting to hear your perspectives. I lived in a small village in Germany for 3 years and cried like a baby when I had to return to the USA. I remember being in culture shock for quite a while after my return here. One thing I miss very much are the Volksmarches. I loved them.
I have to say I've really enjoyed watching some of your little adventures here in the UK. I haven't seen them all as yet, but your love for the cottages, the countryside, and the way of life has endeared you both to me. I reckon you should consider yourself honorary Brit's, so wherever you end up in the world, you can always think if this little green isle a home from home. Best wishes to you both, Michael
I'm afraid Switzerland looks like, unfortunaly, like Germany 😂. For the German part in any case... The French and Italian speaking parts are definitely more friendly 😊. Thanks Kirsten and Jörg for sharing these feelings... Best wishes from a French speaking Swiss woman "exiled" in Bern 😂❤
As an American who spent 5.5 years in Zürich, I have to agree with you! Much of what Kirsten & Jörg described sounded familiar, except for the lack of shops. I do still miss the bread! 😄
I live in the french part of Switzerland, and must say I feel the exact oposit : here people are stressed,unpolite,agressiv and durty When travelling to the german part Thun, Berrn and so on, I feel people are smiling, the cars stop to let you cross the street, they say hello even if they don't know you.....
I lived in Zurich and in a tiny village near the Gothard tunnel and loooooooooved those places although yes people are more rigid but they have to otherwise it will become a big mess, I come from a country from the south and I hated having dirty streets and people too friendly that they mess with your life, so the germanic approach was freeing...I guess there's a price to pay for everything. I also loved Locarno and lugano, the best of both worlds the italian switzerland I guess.
@@jacquelineinostroza9636 I live in France and I hear you it's difficult the french mentality, loved the german switzerland where I lived for 2 years and yes the car stop to let you cross the street it's just a dream we can't have here in France, I miss all that. I also lived near the Lake Constance (Bregenz) in Austria and it was a dream too...
Kirsten and Joerg, I really enjoyed the opening of you video today - the places you have travelled to and the experiences that you have shared with us. I am Canadian, lived in the US for a little over seven years. Although the two countries are similar they, also, have many differences. When I first came back to Canada I found it quite difficult, the culture seemed so different. One day I realized that it wasn't so much that my country had changed (although it had in some ways) it was me that changed. I think that experiencing other cultures has an impact on individuals. It definitely broadens our world view. Thank you for sharing your stories. Looking forward to anything you two lovelies care to share with us.
As a proud Englishman, to hear positive comments from two lovely Germans is high praise indeed.
Thank you! We want to stress again that it’s less about praise and what is good or bad about a country which is why we mentioned again that we love Germany so much. It’s just a reverse culture shock video which happens to everyone living abroad for years. We also had the very same living in Egypt and visiting Germany twice a year as you simply become so immersed in the culture of another country.
Absolutely! You can be! I have to visit UK again just for feelgood 😊
Makes a change from those UK loathing remoner RUclips sites who remind us how terrible we as a country are.
Your grasp of English is brilliant ! It is marvellous to see you are relaxed and enjoying your time living in Britain as we have been hearing so much negativity from people born here saying that EU countries are so much better. That wasn’t the case before the Brexit vote of course. 🇬🇧🇩🇪
@@anthonyferris8912 Yes, I've got really tired of the bashers who boast of having escaped years ago and would never set foot here again. Good riddance, I sez
I have grown so fond of you both. The best thing about today's video is that you chose to come to a new country and are appreciating what it has to offer. You are not trying to change its uniqueness.
People run our country down but I love living in the Uk x we are socially friendly but awkward with it 😂 I love how we can walk on ancient tracks, our old beautiful churches, our moss covered stone walls , little things that are free but lifts your soul x thank you for reaffirming this cause news can bring you down
😂😂socially awkward…..nobody beats the British sense of humour! Hang in there❤and take a break from the news
❤I AM FROM THE USA AND I LOVE EVERYTHING ENGLAND ITS AMAZING.
It's so nice to hear Jörg talk equally as you Kirsten, because usually he's more the quiet one. I've seen your previous videos on differences between Germany and UK and loved them very much, so this new one is a great addition. Here is to another 8 years in UK, and may you spend them in bliss and happiness. 😊
Thanks so much! Hahah yes, this is the real Jörg and I love it.
@@KirstenJoerg Please encourage him to talk more, he's so good on these topics. Part two would be welcomed. 😊
Yes, Joerg was full of life and wit today! Lovely to hear.
You're both so lovely, really sweet people.
@@KirstenJoerg Keep being real Joerg & Kirsten will keep on loving you forever! Hehe :)
Maby I'm wrong but I think the Germans are all about being efficient and the British are all about being comfortable 🤭❤🤗
Haha yes Germans are quite efficient and this is definitely something we miss but we wanted to talk about reverse culture shocks but you can trust us there’s a lot of German in us lol.
That's a lovely way to put it, Carla.
PERFECTLY EXPLAINED - I say this as a German.
We have definitely gotten used to New England being now here longer than we had been in France. Though I was born in France and lived there most of my childhood, when I went back it wasn’t as comfortable. I think that going back is very difficult for most people. Though I thought I would always go back, we are now at the conclusion that perhaps we will stay in New England because we’ve gotten used to the ways and the good things that are here. Thanks for a great episode explaining bi cultural differences and why you prefer England.
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I volunteer for the National Trust in Cornwall. We have many many German visitors. I speak German to them. They are always polite, well behaved and have good manners. They are good ambassadors for their country
Love this! Of course, you can't always generalise and it was an oversimplification. We know and meet many amazing Germans in Germany.
Thank you
Wasn't there a German TV soap filmed in Cornwall?
@@marflitts No, we never had a soap set in Cornwall. A lot of things from the author Rosamunde Pilcher were filmed in Cornwall for German TV but that wasn’t a soap.
@@marflitts Yes, it has been a long running TV serial based on the stories of Rosamunde Pilcher
I live in Germany and everything is true! Even we Germans notice that people are becoming increasingly unfriendly. A very negative attitude to life has arisen. And so it happens that more and more pubs, bars and cafes are closing because people don't go there anymore. I have a house in a village and an apartment in the city. There are no shops in the village anymore. People just go to the supermarket and the street is empty, you don't see anyone. In the city you only greet your neighbors but you don't talk to each other. Things used to be different.
Yes though I really think it depends on where you live - usually in smaller villages where we come from (in Germany) everyone knows each other. It actually can be a big problem in the UK because people move so much whereas in Germany people tend to stay in their homes. Yes, sadly more and more German villages have few shops.
There are fewer small shops, because everyone is shopping on Amazon. I boycott it.
Same over here in the Netherlands.
Oh that’s so sad 😞
Hallo ihr Lieben,
ich lebe anscheinend in einer rosaroten Blase.
Ich bin rundum glücklich und zufrieden. Ich habe einen wundervollen Lebenspartner, eine tolle Familie, unterhaltsame und gute Freunde. Ich bin soweit gesund, kann meinen Hobbys nachgehen. Ich bin nicht reich, muss aber nicht jeden Pfennig umdrehen. Ich freue mich auch an Kleinigkeiten, es muss nix Großes sein, es darf auch mal ein wundervoller Sonnenuntergang oder schön gefärbte Blätter im Herbst zum Erleben sein. Ich bin jeden Tag dankbar, gesund aufstehen zu dürfen und einen neuen Tag zu erleben.
Das Leben kann kürzer sein, als man denkt. Ich habe einen sehr engen Freund an Krebs verloren und er war noch nicht einmal 30.
Ich glaube, wenn man seine Mitte gefunden hat und mit sich zufrieden ist, sich realistische Ziele steckt, niemandem etwas missgönnt und auch mal fünf gerade lässt, was sich nicht ändern lässt, dann strahlt man das auch aus.
Ein freundliches Lächeln auf dem Gesicht hat auch noch nie geschadet. Ich komme aus Franken, die sind als nicht so freundlich oder kommunikativ bekannt.
Offen gesagt, kann ich mich nicht beklagen, dass mir Menschen oft ruppig oder unverschämt kommen. Klar gibts auch mal einen Ausreißer (sehr selten), ich denke mir da nur, wer weiß, was diesem Menschen gerade für eine Laus über die Leber gelaufen ist. Ich bin da großzügig und gestehe meiner Umwelt auch mal einen schlechten Tag zu.
Ich genieße den Sonntag, wenn ich etwas Schönes mit meiner Familie oder Freunden unternehmen kann. Ich glaube, das Vorausplanen nimmt man in Deutschland mit
der Muttermilch auf. Es kommt selten vor, dass was fehlt und sonntags der Wunsch besteht, was einzukaufen. Ich habe immer Vorräte und bin da flexibel. Mittlerweile gibt es bei uns bei Bauernhöfen Automaten, wo man ihre Selbsterzeugnisse kaufen kann.
Ich zahle gerne einen kleinen Beitrag, wenn die Toilettenanlage dafür sauber ist. Früher waren die Toiletten einfach widerlich auf Rasthöfen oder Parkplätzen.
Ich wohne am Stadtrand von Nürnberg in einer Marktgemeinde (Feucht) und wir haben Gott sei Dank noch viele Geschäfte und Ärzte in ausreichender Menge und Vielfalt. Ansonsten ist Nürnberg nicht weit, 11 Minuten mit der S-Bahn.
Für mich hat unsere Landschaft auch Ihren Reiz. Ich brauche nur in die Fränkische Schweiz zu fahren. Auch in meiner Heimatgemeinde, die Schwarzachklamm www.schwarzachklamm-nuernberg.de/ ist für mich sehenswert. Trotzdem fahre ich auch gerne woanders hin, um Eindrücke zu sammeln. Leider kann ich nicht überall wohnen, wo es schön ist. Deswegen genieße ich Urlaub und zu Hause ist zu Hause. Und öfter gehe ich auf Reisen, wenn ich Videos von Ihnen oder anderen RUclipsrn sehe. Vielen Dank für Ihre Mühe dafür, uns an Ihr leben teilnehmen zu lassen.
Ich wünsche Ihnen eine gute Zeit und danke.
Viele Grüße aus Franken
Alexandra
Kirsten, I think you truly do have a German heart and an English heart. ♥♥Together, those two hearts beat as one. I’m sure the same is true of Joerg.
Thanks so much - yes, that's definitely true.
Yes, I would say you have become an hybrid
Ich bin wirklich schockiert soviele Kommentare zu lesen in denen von "deutschen oder englischen Herzen" die Rede ist. Hier sogar von "deutschem Blut". Und ich dachte oder hoffte zumindest es gäbe nur " menschliche.Herzen" und "menschliches Blut" Wie naiv von mir. Ich bin, seit ich dieses Video und all die Kommentare (von ein paar Ausnahmen abgesehen) gesehen und gelesen habe, sehr deprimiert. @@MyPronounIsGoddess
@@rheingold2000 es gibt eine tiefe seelische Verbindung zwischen den Angelsachsen und den Deutschen,zumindest aus dem Norden.Das ist auch an den Dialekten zu erkennen.Vor der Eroberung Englands durch die Normannen aus dem heutigen Frankreich sprachen die Engländer einen Dialekt,der eng verwandt war mit Friesland und den heutigen Niederlanden.
You've made me realise how friendly we Brits are - I tend to take it for granted. I live on the South coast of England (we are generally deemed to be the least friendly people in the UK!) but even in my little local Sainsbury's shop, I have built a rapport with the staff. They recognise me and ask about my day, apologise if I have had to wait and wish me good day when I leave. They come across as thoughtful and kind. I have seen them help disabled people pack their shopping and accompany them to the door. One could cynically say this is training and a ploy to up the company profile - but it works! What's wrong with showing gratitude for shopping at their establishment? It makes my day a little better.
Yes that’s also the case in German villages of course - everyone knows each other and the shop assistants will always talk to you. I so agree about your last point.
Ich bin immer wieder beeindruckt wie absolut akzentfrei Kirsten spricht. Manche Leute haben einfach ein Ohr für Sprache und den Klang der Sprache, wunderschön.
Vielen lieben Dank!
There is an indefinable inflection, that if you didn't know she's German, you wouldn't easily guess where she's from
Kirsten has a lovely gentle voice,very pleasant to listen to!
@@ninamoores Yes she could speak audiobooks.I would love to listen to her voice.
I feel that after all the sad history our two counties have had we have turned the corner and now Germans and the British see how much more they have in common than they ever realized. After the USA and South Africa I have visited Germany more than any other country and there is so much to enjoy. Greetings to you both.
Dear jasonsmart. Vielen vielen lieben Dank für diesen Kommentar. Er macht mein Herz ein wenig leichter nach all dem, was ich über Deutschland hier erfahren mußte. Ganz herzliche Grüße aus Deutschland verbunden mit dem Wunsch, dass deine Empathie und Freundlichkeit dir erhalten bleibt. 😘
I am a German and stayed in Newcastle for half a year while I was studying and 100% agree with these. Still miss the friendliness in English everyday life a lot. It just adds so much to your happiness, I believe. Also, the pubs! We had such a nice one in our neighbourhood where local blues bands played once a week. I just loved the sense of community and the feeling of belonging in your area it created for me + giving a platform to local artists! In Germany it is more often than not lonely, older men drinking several pints of beer at the counter. Completely different!
Hi Kirsten and Joerg. I enjoyed your sit down chat with us all. So refreshing. I’m British born and bred, a Yorkshire lass and it’s so nice to hear you talk about the many aspects of the UK that you enjoy. I remember the days when our shops did close on Sundays. We went to church, had our Sunday lunch (roast beef with Yorkshire puds) and then went to the park with our parents. Happy days! But I think the old saying ‘There’s no place like home’ comes to mind and you may find the pull of your family and homeland will take you back to Germany some day. But it would be lovely if you decide to make the UK your forever home. Come live in Yorkshire. Friendliest folk on earth 😀. You’d be so welcome. But I’m sure Germany is lovely too. ❤❤
I came from France to UK in 1967 and left in 2011, but I am to go back soon as I miss 'home'. When I arrived it was a very different England, very British in its traditions and culture. Everything was 'dead' on a Sunday....I loved the traditional Sunday lunch and high tea later after walking the dogs of my then boyfriend...By Kirsten & Joerg account Germany is very similar to where I now live in France, villages are shadows of their former selves, people shop in soulless out of town shopping centres. I loved Yorkshire, the Dales, the moors, the villages...Hope it all remains the same for a long time?
@@lisejacquelinerigault2575 That is so true and very sad. Times have changed so much and, in my humble opinion, not for the better. The Yorkshire Dales are beautiful as are the North Yorkshire Moors. Sadly we are losing a lot of our British traditions but I hope when you return you can enjoy life here again. I live in a village. We don’t have many facilities, only a village shop and post office but we have a lively community who organise lots of typically British events, annual bonfire, flower show, summer gala, Christmas carolling etc. I hope it can continue. We must preserve our traditions. Sending you greetings from Yorkshire.
Totally agree with you regarding Yorkshire. In my next life I'm coming back as a Yorkshireman.
I’m sorry to hear abt the graveyards, being from Australia we love the old (comparatively) graves. I love seeing your videos @ it was interesting to hear the differences you find. When I went to Japan I understood why a lot of germans went to work there as everything was so exacting @ ran like clockwork.
Here in many Yorkshire villages, we still go to the Church, eat full Sunday Yorkshire pudding dinners, and take the kids for walks, or to the park.
Our local church and club means we have a community. Plus a small busy high street.
I prefer the shops being closed on Sundays. I live in Ireland, and the shops used to be closed on Sundays too, but not anymore. It was much nicer when, one day a week, everything slows down. Also, I think German doesn't lend itself to chatting. English is much easier in that respect, and I do enjoy the chats too.
I wholeheartedly agree especially in this world where everything is accessible all the time and we are constantly on our phones, a slow and quiet Sunday is more important than ever.
A w Polsce dzień święty się świeci .
❤ yes, remembering slow Sundays. A fire in the livingroom a roast in the oven after church.
I live in Texas and our stores were also closed on Sundays until 1990 or so. We also had what was called blue laws and if a grocery store was open, you could only buy food. Nothing else. That changed to. And almost all stores are open 24/7 now.
Thank you both for sharing your Contrasting views.
Most interesting to hear
Mary Canada 🇨🇦
Ich liebe Eure wunderbaren Videos. Habe sie alle gesehen und genieße nun jeden Tag mit meinem Mann, Teatime mit dem wunderschönen Geschirr von Burleigh. Es macht die Welt für uns schöner und lichtvoller und lässt uns den Wahnsinn im Außen leichter ertragen. Vielen lieben Dank für die Inspirationen, liebe Kirsten und lieber Jörg. ALLES LIEBE 🙏
Mensch ist das lieb, dankeschön! Ja, ist das Burleigh Geschirr nicht toll? So schön, dass es euch auch gefällt und ihr es zu Hause genießt. Ganz liebe Grüße
I have lived in the UK when younger and still go for holidays. You are so right. Brits are very friendly and the atmosphere is cosy
I love the shops being open on a Sunday. Love the beautiful countryside. Supermarkets are so great. Love England for ever 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 All the best for you 2
Thank you, lovely comments.
They are not friendly in big cities, maybe in small towns and villages.
That’s not really true - we would never mention the friendliness otherwise. Also studied in Cambridge for a while and they were super friendly though they are used to having different people and students all the time.
Great blog. It's very interesting hearing about your life in Germany 🇩🇪
Great interesting video.I lived in Germany for six years and loved it. Germans make good friends…..friends for life.
Cheers from California 😎🇺🇸😎
So glad to hear and that’s really true! If you make friends there, you will have them forever.
As a German, I do agree, it’s not so easy to make friends, but they are mostly friends for life❤️
The highlight of my week ❤
Thank you so much Tonya!
I moved to France from America after college and lived in Paris for several years. During the time I was away, I spoke very little English because I hung out with the French and not expats. Best decision ever!
I lived w/ my parents in London when I was 9 & 15. This shaped me so much -- and so I moved back to London (to live & work) when I was 36. Best 5 years of my life. When I moved back to the U.S., I just about died. Total reverse culture shock. It's been more than 10 years and I am still adjusting!
Come live in NW Philadelphia!!
I don't know if there is such a thing as reincarnation but if there is I want my second life to be in england. I just love the scenery and the homes and the culture. I am 81 but if I was younger I would definitely be moving to England and you guys made it sound even more attractive I live in the United States and things are so different here than when I grew up and it is not a happy place to live anymore. You have to make your own happiness and not be bothered by some of the difficulties. I have been both to Canada and Israel but I have also lived in Hawaii and it is a very different culture than the mainland USA. I love being immersed in different cultures
@@lawriefoster5587 I live just outside Philadelphia, actually....
@@judiemjacobson4613 The US is huge--and it depends on where you live. I've been living in North Central Texas for the past few decades, and people are very happy here.
It's a nice area with very friendly people--life is good here.
I moved from the Chicago area to Southern CA 12 yrs ago and have given up hope of ever adjusting! 😊. I guess The U.S. is so huge it really depends where you live, but I don’t think there is a more friendly place than Chicago (though tragically changing fast.) I’ve loved everything about The U.K. My whole life and love Kirsten and Joerg so much! Both times I way fortunate to travel in England I adored it and didn’t want to leave. If not for family, I would have loved to stay. I think my love of England began as a child hearing my dad’s stories. He was stationed in England with the Air Corp during The War and loved it too, kind of unusual given he came from an Italian family. He did a gorgeous oil painting of an English village I’ve always treasured. Maybe deep bonds were formed in those days when their lives were constantly at risk for one another. ❤️🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧
Hedgerows - in the U.K. farmers and councils are encouraged, and sometimes given financial incentives to maintain existing hedgerows and plant new ones. The reason is to provide a habitat for wildlife and to absorb pollution. More recently farmers have been encouraged to leave uncultivated strips of land next to a hedge to encourage more wildlife, pollinators and biodiversity.
Hedgerows are an invaluable habitat for wildlife, birds, rabbits, insects etc. Unfortunately hedgerows are fast disappearing, as are ponds.
Curiously the more I have watched your video the more I think Germany is close from my country, France ! The villages are deserted too, people don t often smile when you go shopping, most of shops are closed on sundays, most of churches are closed etc...When I went to London many years ago, I have seen that people were very polite, liked to help when I were lost, and have a good sense of humor which I have liked so much. Keep on enjoying being in UK and have a nice week end ❤
I am Franco/British and agree entirely with you. Kirsten & Joerg's description of Germany reminded me so much of the Normandy where I live now.....I miss not living in UK after 50 years there....
Oui, j'y ai vu beaucoup de similitudes, je suis franco-canadienne et j'ai moi aussi ces chocs chaque fois que je vais en France ce qui n'est pas le cas lorsque je suis en Angleterre mon pays préféré entre tous en Europe.
As a French lady who lived in England for 11 years, I share your views about the lovely countryside, the beautiful churches (in France they are also closed most of the time), pubs with their special athmosphere that french cafes lack, some of the english cooking: pies, full english breakfast…and people are nice too. 😊
I enjoy seeing you both. I'm going to Germany in June to visit my granddaughter who married a German boy she met in college. I've never been in Europe and my son is taking me for my 80th birthday. He believes I will love it there. I probably will as I'm an old soul. Ha Ha
You will love it so much - have a great time!
Go and enjoy Germany! It is always so lovely to go back and the history is tangible! They, unlike the U.S., have great respect for elders!
Sie haben so eine liebenswerte und sympathische Art die Dinge zu sehen, dass man das Gefühl hat, Sie schon ewig als Vertraute zu haben. Ich grüße Sie herzlich❤
Dankeschön! Liebe Grüße
I enjoyed your chat and had to smile quite often. Here in Australia you can shop 7 days a week and often till late at night, especially, as I live in a tourist area. Aspirin etc. also available in our Supermarkets. I find life is more relaxed. Germans in Germany seem to be always stressed. They’re so, shall we say, orderly.
I missed Curry Wurst. Konditorei and Baker. The cakes here have improved over the years but but when I see pictures of German cakes, I miss them.
Love your videos, you’re doing such a fantastic job.
Such an interesting video! It's nice to hear someone say something positive about the UK for a change. Joerg is very funny, and Kirsten so sweet. Xxx
Привет из России! Cмотрю Вас давно. Восхищаюсь Вами. Вы очаровательны в своём познании мира. Это одно из лучших Ваших видео. Спасибо! Здоровья, успехов!
In the uk, we used to close shops on a Sunday and Thursday afternoons. Sundays were always family time. How did we ever survive! 😊
I know!
Kirsten and Joerg ,thank you for for sharing with us living in GB 🇬🇧and Germany 🇩🇪!🥰
Glad your starting video showcases you guys in historical costume too. It is so important a part of you two.
living over 30 years in Germany, I´m french. I lived in Portugal, France, UK too: I know the feelings you describe, they belong to expats. So we realise that there are everywhere things we can appreciate or not. We have to decide what is the most important for us and decide where we want to live( if possible). Nowadays every country changes very quickly too. THanks for your videos.
Hi kirsten and Joerg. I used to have a German neighbour she never said much to me but she used to pass chocolate and oranges over the fence to me when l was in the garden and call my cat liebling. 😃🤗❤
😂😂😂
@@faiththrower7951 ...liebling means darling ...
Thank you for another wonderful video! It’s always great to see you! We are a German family living in Germany, however, I can relate to everything you said. We love the UK and just returned from a holiday in Cornwall and London and yes, I absolutely miss those country lanes, the hedges, the old houses, the colors, the friendliness, the food, the landscape… basically everything. And even in London our dog had the time of his life! The staff in the hotel and in restaurants are so dog friendly.
Having lived away from the UK for the last 20 years I do have culture shock when returning. I feel like I have lost the skill of living there because so much has changed. But when you talk of the some of these wonderful British things I have a deep feeling of home sickness. Thanks for enjoying my country so much. I have had lovely times in Germany too and admire the German people so much.
I always get so excited when I see you post a new video! And I love how Joerg says things that make me laugh so hard! Like when he was talking about going through the check out at a grocery store in Germany and if you say "hello" to the cashier they panic!! hahahaha!!! You two are my absolute favorite couple, you always have me smiling and laughing!
Haha thank you! Of course it was a total exaggeration!
@@KirstenJoerg I know but that's what makes it so funny! 😂
I got tickled at that part too, I loved seeing Joerg's funny side shine through. Love them both so much!
I enjoyed your Reverse Culture Shocks video. You are such a delightful couple I hope you stay in the UK and make videos for a long time to come. I do like to sit down with a cup of tea - and a biscuit of course - to watch your next adventure. Making the videos must be hard work and I appreciate the effort you put into them for us. THANK YOU!
Thanks so much!
Thank you for this lovely chat both.🥰🥰
I love you both although i am from a little village in the north of Ireland called Greyabbey i am so glad you both love England so much i hope you both stay with us in the uk for a very long time ❤❤
I just happened upon your channel today and I’m so glad! I’ve been watching several of your videos and they are so enjoyable! I’m from Arizona in the states and we’ve traveled to England several times and Germany once and enjoyed every minute.
My brother moved to America, and the thing he missed most about the U.K. was liquorice all sorts, so when my mother visited she brought him a big box. He foolishly left them on the coffee table and went to bed. Overnight his greedy labrador ate the lot!!!!!!!! Lots of emergency dog walks followed....... hopefully a lesson was learned.
Oh no! But thanks for the laugh 😅
Something similar happened to my son. I sent him back to Mexico from New York with pizza and Entenmann's chocolate chip cookies. When he got home, his beagle managed to get into his luggage and ate the pizza (and the aluminum foil wrap) and the cookies!
I haven't lived in the UK since the early 2000's,but still greatly miss Jelly Babies! And the tea.
It seems many of us have a dog story concerning sweets. One Christmas vacation my four siblings and I went home, and I brought my collie/German Shepard mix dog. On Christmas Eve we baked a huge plate of cookies, and because they were still hot from the oven, we left the plate on the kitchen table and went to bed. When we got up on Christmas morning, no one could find the cookies, and we finally realized my dog had eaten them all without ever disturbing the plate!
Kirsten your filming gets better every time I watch one of your videos. The intro in the English countryside is absolutely spectacular! It's so interesting to hear you both chat about the culture shock differences of shop opening times on Sundays, availability/price of non-prescription drugs in pharmacies, pubs and even graveyards! You are captivating and Joerg's new word "niceliness" is actually really cute! Glad you still enjoy the chattiness and quirkiness of living in Britain.
Thankyou for such a positive description of the UK. ❤️ I love living in this country and feel lucky to live here. I don’t like how other British people can moan about it so much! They need to watch this video!😊
I share your love of the UK and feel very lucky to live here. Kirsten and Joerg highlight so many of the charming things that I love about England.
Oh, Kirsten, we really enjoyed that video! We both also always wanted to live abroad, to see how other people do things, and we love comparing/contrasting various elements of life in the US, Switzerland, and the UK. It's endlessly fascinating, isn't it?
Have a marvelous week, you two! 🫖💐💕
Thanks so much! 😊 Yes, it’s so fascinating. We really love meeting people from all over the world and at the same time we LOVE Germany too.
So great to hear praise for our Country, thank you Kirsten and Joerg.
That was really interesting. I have a severe allergy to all nuts and shellfish. I remember several years ago we were travelling with friends in the US and went into a Thai restaurant. When I mentioned my allergies the waiter got the manager and he came and sat beside me and helped me select my meal. He then assured me it would be made in a totally separate part of the kitchen. The very first time I didn’t feel like I was a nuisance. I totally understand you Kirsten. ❤🇨🇦
How I love you both and I found this so interesting. I've lived in Germany and it's all so true! I do however adore German sausage with German mustard, nothing beats it. I'm so proud that you appreciate our lovely Country, you certainly highlight the very best of it, its not all as lovely but you certainly live in one of the nicest Counties. ❤❤
Thanks for your honesty. I am half German and half English ancestry and live in the US. I do think the pace of life is a bit fast here and was not happy that stores started to remain open on Sundays but I must admit that being able to pick up eggs or aspirin anytime is a nice convenience. I suppose it’s what you get use to. Just watching videos of the UK makes me want to live there…it is so beautiful. People seem kinder. 🥰 GraceHolly from Ohio..US
I am enjoying this so very much. I grew up in Australia and moved to America and I know exactly what you speak of. I believe we as "transplants" have the best of both worlds. Thank you both what a delight!
Was sind die Unterschiede in Austalien und USA? What is the different beetween Australia and USA?
Thanking for sharing the different cultures. This sit down chat was so enjoyable 🥰
My sister, living in Germany, always says "the pavements roll up in Germany on a Sunday". Love visiting them, the only thing I find, garden centres, lovely as they are, have nowhere to sit and have coffee. Favourite thing, early morning warm brotchen, yummy. Agree re shopping and cashiers. As for the autobahn, had the fright of my life when found my dear brother in law was cruising at 150 km !!! Lovely listening to you both.
I would have been scared too on the
autobahn. I really don't like driving on
our freeways here in America.
I am German and agree with you in every point with the exception of the "German sunday". We live in a very remote village, and believe me, we would never ever run out of milk or something else, because we are used to always having a supply in the house. And the more we travel, the more we appreciate our quiet "German sunday".
Das wissen wir natürlich (gerne auf Deutsch, wir sind ja Deutsche) - es war ja auch sehr vereinfacht dargestellt. Und den ruhigen Sonntag haben wir ja erwähnt, dass wir das sehr vermissen. Ich hoffe es so aber ich befürchte mit der Zeit werden such Dinge dem Kommerz wegen auch anpassen und Geschäfte immer aufhaben. Hoffen wir, dass es noch lange ruhig bleibt. Viele liebe Grüße
What a delightful and meaningful video. So interesting. I appreciate your straightforward honesty about your home country. I really look forward to your posts. Keep up the good work. We appreciate it!! Happy Spring!
Thank you so much!
What a great video. Very honest and diplomatic. I love your video's. You are such a nice couple. Never saw anyone more compatible. X
Thanks so much!
I always enjoy your chats. Never been to Germany, looks beautiful! Never been to the UK, I have family roots there so I feel connected ❤️ and I long to visit.
This was a VERY interesting video! Thank you for sharing all these points. I live in California USA and a friend and I visited England for 3 weeks in 2019. I loved it so much and I agree with you about the hedgerows and the little cute lanes. It was very scary for us driving there, but I still loved it! And the pubs were awesome! Such great food and we loved the fireplaces! Much love to you both!
Interesting comparisons and an insight into living in the UK and Germany. Thank you for sharing from Australia.
As a German who lived in Italy for 40 years, I totally agree with all that you said. When I moved to Germany, one of the things that struck me most were the cashiers, just as you said. But it’s not entirely their fault, I believe. Clients in the cue are terribly impatient. Everything has to go really fast, otherwise those behind you complain and/or ask (let’s say demand?) for another “Kasse” to be opened. This happened to me a couple of times when I was looking for coins in my purse..It totally stressed me out. Infact I stopped paying cash and only pay with cards now. Love your videos, as always ❤
Hallo Kirsten und Jörg. Es macht Spaß euch zuzuhören und eure Sichtweise zu sehen. Immerhin seid ihr seit Jahren in England. Ich war sehr oft in England, weil ich es liebe und stimme mit euch in allen Punkten überein. Schöne Woche 🙏😊
Hallo liebe Anita, dankeschön! Wir haben natürlich sehr verallgemeinert - wir lieben Deutschland auch über alles aber wenn man länger in einem anderen Land lebt, fallen einem doch Dinge auf. Viele liebe Grüße
@@KirstenJoergja, das stimmt. Es gibt immer Unterschiede, die einem auffallen und es ist interessant darüber zu sprechen 👍
Wieder sehr interessant, euch beiden zuzuhören. Ich bin gerade mit meinen Kindern im Teenageralter in London. Zum einen liebe ich hier auch die farbigen Türen. Fasziniert bin ich aber auch von den gut sortierten Buchhandlungen mit vielen wunderschön gestalteten Büchern. Ich erlebe die Menschen selbst in der Großstadt als ausgesprochen höflich und freundlich. Wir fühlen uns wohl.
Love hearing you two talk about the differences between Germany and England ! I noticed the time I spent in Germany I never felt I belonged. Germany for me was too regimented! I was stressed the whole time I was in Germany! It was so good to get back to my family in England where life is more colorful and fun!
It was less about a difference video but just a reverse culture shock video. We love Germany, it’s such a beautiful country and we can see ourselves returning but every country has good and bad. We love both Germany and the UK.
I really enjoyed this. It's so interesting to hear your perspectives on these things.
Some people come to this country and constantly complain about everything. You two are different. You talk about the uk with respect and kindness. No country is perfect. Your video was so interesting. Thank you.
Sounds like you really enjoy the UK. I'm Canadian, but have spent extensive time in both England and Germany. I agree that British people are more friendly, life is less rigid and the villages are pretty with decent services. What I like about Germany is the efficiency and organization. Everything runs so well. Also, I prefer German food....the breads in Germany are incredible.
Oh yes, the bread in the UK is so bad. We absolutely LOVE Germany. Every country has good and bad.
@@KirstenJoerg More independent bakeries/shops that sell wonderful artisan bread are popping up around the UK
@@gdok6088 Many have never gone away. I get fabulous bread in my small town from the baker on the High Street who proclaims to have been baking on the premises since 1879.
@@KirstenJoerg This is such a vast generalisation. You are probably right if you just pick from a supermarket shelf any of the mass produced stuff from mass producing bakeries. The small independent bakeries produce bread as good as anywhere in my experience.
Of course - sadly it's not accessible everywhere.@@robertwilson738
Yes I like shops closed on a Sunday but I have lived in Germany and had a baby in a German hospital which was a terrible experience out of 5 births that was frightening and the worst experience ever. I love the German food and the mar 28:58 kets of vegetables. I found that crossing a busy road with a Zebra crossing dangerous too! In the post office in Germany no one queues in an orderly fashion as we do here. I missed the sea too this being an island. I found the German people very strict about shoes not being on the baby in the pram and not washing clothes on a Sunday . I love you both you enhance the German people and are an excellent blessing for your country thank you so much for sharing and your interesting videos. I pray that God will set you free from allergies too❤️
I do appreciate so much the kindness that you show in describing your thoughts and impressions . Thank you !
Kirsten & Joerg. We really loved your video. It was like we were just sitting all together having a chat. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your culture shock. I know our friends here that are from Germany really miss the bread. We have a lot of the same things here in the US that you hve in the UK. The thing with shops being closed on Sunday used to be a thing here when we were kids but not anymore. We still take things easy on Sunday though. Thanks again. Cheers Ron and Dovie
Thanks so much! Yes sadly the bread in the UK is not the best so we definitely don't have a reverse culture shock in Germany in that area lol.
You can buy lovely artisan bread in Britain but you have to go to proper bakeries. The supermarket bread is awful. I call it tennis ball bread because it's so doughy that if you roll it in a ball I'm sure you could bounce it. I make all my own bread because of this 😂😅. Nice chatty video xx❤
I learned so much from your video. I live in Michigan with relatives in the UK (England and Scotland) who visit quite frequently. It sounds like there are many similarities America has with England. My cousin in Dorking, England is a celiac and has been on a gluten free diet since the late 1980's. He once got terrible ill after eating out because someone in the kitchen used a knife meant for the lamb to cut the bread.
I wish we could go back to things being closed on Sunday (and holidays) as it was that way long ago! Frankenmuth. Michigan is about 1.5 hours away and a quaint little German town. German's (and Polish) are the cleanest and hardworking people I think!!
Years ago when I worked at a high school, the German exchange students always missed "good bread" and could not find it in the store here. P.S. Joerg is really a humorous man! Great video!
Thanks so much! Yes, I think if you're celiac and highly allergic it might not be a good idea to eat at a restaurant where they serve all kinds of food. Yes, sadly the bread in the UK is not to our taste.
I agree that bread in the USA is pretty grim, but bread is wonderful and wholesome in Germany. I'm Canadian and when I vacation in the USA, I take yeast with me and bake my own bread, because that is the only way I can get a good loaf.
If you want good bread in the USA, you have to go to a dedicated bakery. Although my grocery store does carry La Brea bread, which is very good.
I absolutely LOVE your videos please do not go back to Germany.Your content is so nice nothing horrible.Very relaxing and both of you are natural story tellers. Personally I’d love to live in Germany especially Berlin. Fascinating city especially the DDR years.Used to travel to Germany a lot during my time as British Airways Cabin Crew.Loved night stops. I find Germany to be clean very efficient everything works.I also find the people friendly.One of my favourite countries.
Aww hahah we don't know yet but we LOVE Germany and will forever love it.
Really enjoyed this.. Joerg makes me laugh... loved seeing you both in your lovely attic room..... thamks
Great video. It is always nice to hear pros and cons given in a respectful way. I always enjoy your videos. Thank you.
A few years ago my son and I went to Austria. We went to a beer garden and it filled up. A couple approached us and asked if it would be ok to sit at our table. We’re from the USA and gladly welcomed them. My son bought them a round of beer and they were shocked. They said they had no idea Americans would welcome them. We had a lovely evening visiting. We left each other as friends no longer strangers.
I'm pleased you find England friendly, informal, charming, and quaint. I am surprised Germany is not more that way as I thought it would be similar. I spent two and a half weeks touring England with my husband years ago and we loved it.
Thanks so much! Aww as mentioned please don’t take it too seriously, Germany is a gorgeous gorgeous country.
From the USA. This was very interesting. But you are always so honest. I thoroughly enjoy your videos.
Loved your vlog as always, but how interesting to hear about the differences between Germany & the UK. Bless you both. You are such a joy to watch & listen too. xx
Thanks so much Sharon!
Today only i came across your channel. Thank u so much for sharing your experiences
Thanks so much!
Watching this episode reminded me so deeply of how my late husband felt as a German born American. He came to the States as a child from Siegburg (near Bonn). When he would return to visit family he felt disconnected and mostly American and missed many conveniences and lifestyle habits that he had become accustomed to. Yet while in the States he would reminisce about everything in Germany. I suppose it is inevitable to be missing the other part of your life that you are not presently living. Thank you for sharing your sentiments. It brought back so many conversations that I had with my husband.
Absolutely- we LOVE Germany so much and could see ourselves returning but every country has bad and good traits.
We are Finns living in Switzerland in our third year now, and you hit the nail on the head with this video! First, you have the honeymoon period, then you start to miss home, then your new home becomes the new normal. We just visited Finland over Easter, and we start to notice the big little differences :) The strangest thing is when you start to notice that your own country keeps changing while you live abroad...
Oh yes, exactly that! I think others living abroad can relate the most. It's less that you don't love your country of origin (we love Germany so much) but just the fact that you get so immersed in the culture and the ways in the country you live that it feels strange when you visit your own country again :)
Many of the things you said about Germany is also true for the Netherlands. Thanks for your openness.I like these conversations. Greetings 💟🌷🇾🇪
I find Dutch people nicer.❤❤We often not smile and say hello and goodbye when we left a Shop.
Thank you so much for this video. It was so informative on the culture differences between England and Germany. Very interesting to hear your thoughts and observances between the two. ❤️
The hedged countryside of England is unique. Decades ago, National Geographic had an article about the unique ecosystems that developed around these hedges since the Medieval period. I’ve never been able to find that article again, unfortunately. Even then, the article said that the hedged landscape was under threat, it’s a shame. Those modern commercial mega-farmers don’t want anything like hedges to impede the progress of their farming machines. This landscape is historic and special, it should be preserved as much as possible.
The hedges were used to carve up the Commons which should have remained open.
Yes, lovely Britain always makes me feel so well. Especially the customs. Nice chat in Britain. Had a smile on my face. Frankfurt customs wanted to cut off my family (my kids!) from the queue since the guy wanted to close his desk. Kids started to cry and customs started to yell at us until they realized the protest of us and the people. I am German and lived in Britain for years.
I really enjoyed this episode and OMGoodness how absolutely adorable was Joerg when talking about the cashiers in German supermarkets. Thank you so much for an enjoyable time while eating my lunch.
Hahah that's a saying we grew up with.
So glad we have you guys in England, you bring us sunshine. Thank you ☀️
Oh that means so much! Honestly! Thank you for your kind words.
I enjoyed you chatting together, you seem relaxed enjoying yourselves. I don't shop on Sundays. I live in a small village but not far away we have a small shopping complex whenever I have past by on Sundays the car parks are full, and traffic is constant, it suits people / families who work all week, Look forward to seeing more of your visits into other parts of the country. 💚🌹
I don’t know you both, have never met you, but the thought of you returning to Germany makes me feel sad. So strange! I love you being in the U.K. and enjoy your videos immensely 😊
Спасибо за интересный подробный и разносторонний сравнительный анализ!Было очень любопытно.
Thankyou for another interesting video. I remember when shops used to also close for half days on Wednesdays as well as Sunday, very quiet times. It’s nice to hear your perspective on Britain, a very positive one - which is good to hear in these difficult times.
❤Wonderful!❤ I watched the Christmas video that you put out about the wonderful, old fashioned, German traditions which you celebrated and that were stunning and nostalgic as my grandparents' culture and traditions in Italy. As always thanks for sharing.
We are so so happy that you enjoyed it - we ADORE An old fashioned German Christmas that's for sure.
I find you both very open and honest as well
as trustworthy in your offering. Your mastery of English is marvelous and very admirable. As an American, I appreciate your assessments of both cultures. Thank you both!
I’m smiling from ear to ear from your warm and engaging video Kirsten and Joerg! Oh! I had a word for you at about 28 minutes.. as you spoke about the charm in English ways.. with less organization.. “ whimsy”!! 😄 The blue and red and whites made for a lovely setting.. and we both so enjoyed every detail of things you miss in your UK 🇬🇧 home when you visit your native Germany 🇩🇪!! I recalled some descriptions myself from my trips to England and my one trip to Germany too.. both countries fascinating.. my husband couldn’t believe the Autobahn when driving with his associate there!
Thank you both for a superb video!! 🥰🙋♀️
Thank you so much Marcia! Hahaha yes! My, we LOVE Germany so much too. Sending love.
What a great little conversation about the differences between the two countries! 🤗 I agree with Joerg, food is probably what people miss the most about being away from home. I love your happy, cheerful attitudes - and your love for color! Sprinkle a bit of that in Germany every time you visit! 😉 Thank you for sharing your experiences! 💞
My wife & I moved to Vancouver Island many years ago from the North East & recognized towns in your video from our area Corbridge & Blanchland. Not a difficult transition for us as it’s so British here on this Island!
I’ve fallen in love with all things British since watching Kirsten and Joergs gorgeous videos. (Great grand parents were from the British Isles) We are hoping to move to island soon as we love it so much, maybe that is why? Qualicum or Parksville area perhaps
@@lindacampbell540 I’m in Nanaimo
I’m in Parksville.
Thank you so much for sharing your lives with us. You are extremely special and I love hearing your thoughts! x
Thanks so much!
Hi Kirsten and Joerg
Awe, it’s so nice to see you guys just chatting.
What stands out to me, is the love you both have for Germany AND the UK. There’s plenty of that for both … yes??? I love what you love about the Uk as well. It just has such glorious style, history, creative colors and happy flowers, and so much to feel SENTIMENTAL about. Thats the romantic part I think. England is just… well…
So much FUN!!!
It’s also so very nice that you can STILL be close to your families. A couple hours away??? Yes??? What a sweet video, TY❤
How is your Dad and Lotta Kirsten?
As always…
With much respect ❤
It's funny how when you're in one place, you miss things about the other, and vice versa. Really enjoyed this video! I hope you are both well. xo
So interesting to hear your perspectives. I lived in a small village in Germany for 3 years and cried like a baby when I had to return to the USA. I remember being in culture shock for quite a while after my return here. One thing I miss very much are the Volksmarches. I loved them.
I have to say I've really enjoyed watching some of your little adventures here in the UK. I haven't seen them all as yet, but your love for the cottages, the countryside, and the way of life has endeared you both to me. I reckon you should consider yourself honorary Brit's, so wherever you end up in the world, you can always think if this little green isle a home from home.
Best wishes to you both,
Michael
I'm afraid Switzerland looks like, unfortunaly, like Germany 😂. For the German part in any case...
The French and Italian speaking parts are definitely more friendly 😊.
Thanks Kirsten and Jörg for sharing these feelings...
Best wishes from a French speaking Swiss woman "exiled" in Bern 😂❤
As an American who spent 5.5 years in Zürich, I have to agree with you! Much of what Kirsten & Jörg described sounded familiar, except for the lack of shops. I do still miss the bread! 😄
I live in the french part of Switzerland, and must say I feel the exact oposit : here people are stressed,unpolite,agressiv and durty
When travelling to the german part Thun, Berrn and so on, I feel people are smiling, the cars stop to let you cross the street, they say hello even if they don't know you.....
I lived in Zurich and in a tiny village near the Gothard tunnel and loooooooooved those places although yes people are more rigid but they have to otherwise it will become a big mess, I come from a country from the south and I hated having dirty streets and people too friendly that they mess with your life, so the germanic approach was freeing...I guess there's a price to pay for everything. I also loved Locarno and lugano, the best of both worlds the italian switzerland I guess.
@@jacquelineinostroza9636 I live in France and I hear you it's difficult the french mentality, loved the german switzerland where I lived for 2 years and yes the car stop to let you cross the street it's just a dream we can't have here in France, I miss all that. I also lived near the Lake Constance (Bregenz) in Austria and it was a dream too...
Kirsten and Joerg, I really enjoyed the opening of you video today - the places you have travelled to and the experiences that you have shared with us.
I am Canadian, lived in the US for a little over seven years. Although the two countries are similar they, also, have many differences. When I first came back to Canada I found it quite difficult, the culture seemed so different. One day I realized that it wasn't so much that my country had changed (although it had in some ways) it was me that changed.
I think that experiencing other cultures has an impact on individuals. It definitely broadens our world view.
Thank you for sharing your stories. Looking forward to anything you two lovelies care to share with us.