Many people who get together with a German find German culture is more foreign and trickier to handle than they at first thought. We'd love to hear about how readers in relationships with Germans have learned to manage the cultural divide.
Obviously, the cultural differences which crop up will vary depending on whether you, the non-German partner, are from Belgium or Brazil, Holland or Haiti, Shanghai or Sweden, but we want to collect as many experiences of relationships with Germans, and as much advice for other foreigners, as possible.
If you’re in a relationship with a German and would like to share your insights for a future feature for The Local, please fill out the survey below!
Germans are known for getting straight to the point. Have you embraced this direct way of communication or do you find it rude? Share your views in our survey.
Whether you’re getting told off for taking too long to bag your groceries at the supermarket, getting honest feedback for your work presentation or being asked a deep question without any small talk beforehand, it’s fair that there is some truth in the stereotype that Germans get straight to the point when communicating.
We’d love to hear your experiences of Germans being direct and what you think about it.
Please let us know your thoughts by filling in the survey below.
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