Most of my stereotypes were wrong about both Germany and its citizens. One of my stereotypes had to do with relating the harshness of the German language to its people. I thought most Germans would be stern and rude because what they sound this way. There are definitely some people who are rude and mean, and their language only added to their demeanor. But most of the people I meet, like the waiters or the people working at shops, are very nice and welcoming. Most speak the harsh-sounding language with friendly smiles and appreciate our attempts at speaking their language with them.
My other preconception about Germany was that everything would be completely foreign and different from America. This is also quite untrue. Almost all the Germans we meet speak fluent English, making it easy for us to interact with them. The country itself is also not much different from the US, especially because there are McDonalds and Burger Kings around every corner. One main difference though is Germany’s history and the famous landmarks we have visited.
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