12 Questions Germans Have For Their American Friends

Germans love visiting the US, but are often confused by some of the Americans' quirky customs.

1. Why do you put so much ice in your drinks?

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2. Why do you put everything in Ziploc bags?

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3. Do you really hate the metric sytem that much?

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4. Why would anyone wait in a huge line for a cupcake?

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...okay, we get it now.

5. Why do cyclists dress like they are in the Tour de France?

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The morning commute is not a race!

6. Why are dogs not allowed on trains or buses?

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It’s just unfair – you have a whole bus company called “Greyhound!" In Germany, we let our furry friends come everywhere with us.

7. Why is public transportation never on time?

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STICK TO THE SCHEDULE!

8. Why are you so terrified of germs?

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You know antibacterial soap only kills 99.9% of germs, right?

9. Why do you blast the A/C until the entire house is sub-zero?

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Literally only polar bears can survive in your office buildings. Literally.

10. What do American men see in shirtless jogging?

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We Europeans aren't prudes, but we are confused.

11. In fact, why are you so obsessed with jogging at all?

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In the middle of the city, at night, during the day, in the winter, when it is 90 degrees out... we admire the dedication, but c'mon!

12. Why do you have to do a total background check on me just so sell me a beer?

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Getting carded is a novelty at first, but now I just want the beer! I grew up in Germany, land of beer, where hops and barley are culture, not contraband.