The Dark Side of Living in Germany

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Hey everyone, welcome back to my channel! Today I’m talking about the dark sides of living in Germany. There are plenty of great things about living there, but like every country, it has its drawbacks as well. We’ll take a look at some of these potential issues, and you can decide if they'd make life difficult for you or your family. So, stay tuned to find out more on this intriguing topic! 1. Bad Internet Connection Germany’s internet connection is known around the world as one of the slowest and most unreliable in Europe! And let me tell you, it can be quite frustrating when your Netflix stream keeps buffering, or your Zoom call suddenly gets disconnected. It almost makes you yearn for those simpler times before the digital age! It is one of those negative side of living in Germany that you only get to know if you stay there for longer. But why are we stuck with this less than optimal service? Well unfortunately it boils down to two things—lack of infrastructure investment and antiquated telecommunication regulations. Essentially providers don't want to splurge too much on new technology since they already have an existing system in place, which means you end up getting what feels like subpar performance. On top of that lawmakers here tend not to adhere strictly enough to competition rules which stifles any potential improvements from rival companies entering the market. 2. Staff at the Ausländerbehörde (German Immigration) are so rude If you've ever had the misfortune of dealing with German immigration, then you'll know that it's not always a pleasant experience. The staff at the Ausländerbehörde are notoriously rude and unhelpful, making it one of the negative sides of living in Germany. It may seem like this rudeness is intentional, but upon closer inspection, it seems to be more rooted in cultural differences. Germans tend to be much more formal than other countries when interacting with people whom they don't know very well. This often leads to misunderstandings between immigrants and those assisting them at the Ausländerbehörde - an awkward situation for all involved! There have been several attempts by government officials and public figures alike to improve communication between immigrants and their counterparts at the Ausländerbehörde. While some progress has been made as far as etiquette goes, there is still a great deal of room for improvement on both sides - something which many visitors find disappointing each time they visit Germany's immigration office. 3. Difficulty in making friends As one of the most populated countries in Europe, it may surprise you to hear that many foreigners struggle with making friends here! For starters: directness isn’t a joke in Germany – people are incredibly blunt which can make social interactions feel uncomfortable for those coming from more indirect cultures. It is one of those dark side of living in Germany that nobody wants to discuss. Making matters worse is the rather reserved behaviour of your average German person – privacy and personal space are held at very high regard over here. Not only will you find yourself keeping conversations surface-level, but chances are shocking news or gossip won’t do too well either! Subscribe to my Channel: shorturl.at/lnC79 Website: https://learningcanteen.com/ ✅ For business inquiries, contact me at [email protected] ----------Support my channel------- Bitcoin: 3AUhicWAZ2WhsuajJaY2MhBQustFx18hQn Paypal: [email protected] Try Tubebuddy for free: https://www.tubebuddy.com/learningcanteen IMPORTANT INFORMATION This video contains images that were used under a Creative Commons License. If you have any issue with the photos used in my channel or you find something that belongs to you before you claim it to youtube, please SEND ME A MESSAGE and I will DELETE it immediately. Thanks for understanding. #germany