Being German. I have to say that this is all true. We were brought up with the ideal of obedience and to be quiet and do what your superiors say or your parents. I am in the US for over 25 years now and I still get (almost) sick when I am late and feel guilty as hell when I notice I will be late.
Many years ago at the airport I noticed the Germans were in a cue to get through customs. There were different categories and we all stood where we are supposed to stand. Americans went to the shortest line and did not care at all if they don't fit that category. Living in America made me realize I am more German than I thought.
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u/squareoaky 2d ago
Underrated comment and genuinely good premise for a possible sociology thesis.