The "government regulations" you don't like are the reason your food is better, and why flowers grow on the fields. Maybe you give that some thought. Greetings from Germany.
@DeltaEchoRomeoPapa
6 жыл бұрын
You can fool yourself, i promise it will help.
@RustyDust101
6 жыл бұрын
First off, Malori: welcome to Germany. Hopefully some of the quite harsh negative comments in this or other videos haven't turned you off vlogging. I respect differing opinions, yet I also try to change opinions I do not agree with by reasoing and factual arguing. So let's start 1. Patriotism: once it was great to be an American patriot. You had every reason to be proud of your country. The USA currently is (and never really was) #1 in *everything*. It was once among the great innovating countries, probably always among the first three around the world. It definitely was the number one production powerhouse. But sadly, that time (IMO) is long gone. At least since the time that the USA changed from a major league production economy to a country based in majority on the service economy. Much of the service industry is the ephemeral sector of the banking, insurance, health, and advertising business. It produces nothing tangible, and it charges for nothing consumable. Or rather for the ultimate consumable, as the service becomes consumed the instant it is rendered. Production has been outsourced to other, low-wage countries. Thus ephemeral. Education in the US for the majority of the population has been lagging behind the rest of the world for several decades, and it shows in average scores among the PISA studies. That results in a fairly badly trained production work force, which again results in physical products that are not up to the standards of many other countries'. Always the exception: the service. Being friendly toward your customer is still the #1 reason for a successful service industry. But being friendly and outgoing relies more on personality and charm than education. Which again results in fairly few successfully exported goods. Now it has become mandatory to be an American patriot. Criticism of the USA is tantamount to betraying your country and unpatriotic, even when the criticism is factual, valid, and reasonably stated. Coming from any other source it has become a reason to lash out at the percieved attacker of American values in every way possible. If you are not patriotic and do the utmost to support *everything* that your country does you automatically are branded a traitor and Un-American. That's what sticks in Germans' and many other Europeans' craws sideways. We had our own period of ultra-nationalism and patriotism, and that didn't turn out quite as nicely... Yes, I agree, there is a difference between nationalism and patriotism, but when it has become so intricately interwoven as in Germany's history, it becomes very difficult to seperate emotionally. Flag waving is toned down in Germany to major league sports events, and we definitely do not carry the same emotional baggage towards our flag. Even imagining that we would shout at someone for dragging our flag along the ground is, well, plain weird. Yet in the USA a flag that touches the ground is somehow 'spoilt', and it shows disrespect. Burning a US flag is nearly a cause for the declaration of war. In Germany we just wave it away, laugh at the idiots trying to insult us that way, and go on living. The problem with that is that even a flag does not become a transcendental object of near religious reverence simply by being woven into a flag. It still remains simply a physical object like a water cooler or a car. It does not have the same emotional and intrinsical value as a dearly loved pet, or, heck, even another person. It is not a unique object of beauty and serenity like a piece of art, or a monument, or natural forest, or a national park; they are created by the hundreds and thousands every day. Yet it is treated with such reverance in the USA that it simply staggers the German mind. Patriotism simply is not seen as a virtue in Germany, it is seen as an emotional state. That's one of the major differences between the USA and Germany. 2. Government regulations: Yes, Germany has lots and lots of them. I agree that many are relics from a time past, and others are simply regulations that justify the continuation of the bureaucracy by fulfilling the demands of the increasing bureaucracy. On the other hand we had lots and lots of experience with the private sector trying to implement their own rules, and it failed miserably. The throwing away of glass after certain hours, or on Sundays for noise reduction was based on certain models of these containers that did not have the rubberized interior. This was a fairly recent addition to reduce the noise. It could get very, VERY loud when you dumped in larger bottles, such as champagne bottles. As many of these containers are very close to homes and appartment blocks it could be a serious disruption if you could dump your glass at late hours. As many small kids are still put to bed by 8.00 PM (20.00) it is understandable why certain times were introduced to prevent unwanted late or very early noise disturbing the sleep. Thus, the regulation for banning the dumping of glass after or before certain hours was created, and now it remains like a living fossil in German regulations. BTW: the government regulations are the reason why weed killers are not used as much here in Germany as they are in the USA. Food is very strictly regulated in Germany, and don't even touch on the matter of baby foods. *ANYTHING* not supposed to be in baby food will cause pretty much a shut-down of the company that produces baby food. Ingredients and additives are much more strictly regulated as well. In addition to that Germany has among the longest histories of an active green party, and that mind-set has become totally normal for most Germans by now. Eco-friendliness, bio- or organic, recycling, etc. are totally normal. While it once was an insult to call someone a 'Müesli-Fresser', a granola cereal muncher, you definitely can't insult any German anymore by calling them eco-friendly. Even when you generally do not support the Grüne party the mindset has become ingrained. By that same mindset you simply can't sell the normal, everyday staple foods with so many additives anymore in Germany. Any staple food product containing too many additives simply will fail economically in Germany. See, that's the difference between un- and over-regulated. ;-) I totally support your choices for traveling, and broadening your horizons. Oh, and btw: get your brain ready for the totally normal German grumbling about the trains, and the lateness or even cancellation of trains. That is typically German: complaining about things that either a) can't be changed anyway, like the weather, or b) should be (imagine a school teacher lecture style voice now) 'typically German efficient and totally lacking in this' (voice off). We just love complaining and criticising our own country's deficiencies. ;-)
@klippklar314
5 жыл бұрын
Sehr geiler Kommentar und den 5.ten Stern gibt's für die Eloquenz!
@KellyMallory
6 жыл бұрын
Ahem, the US wasn't founded on christian believes. I think the founding fathers made pretty clear that goverment and religion shouldn't mix.
So, anybody who isn't christian in the US is just tolerated in your messed up world view?
@KellyMallory
6 жыл бұрын
I did understand very well what is implied by distinguishing between Nation and goverment. Could you please explain to me what makes up a nation, without listing anything related to goverment/legislation?
@KellyMallory
6 жыл бұрын
Ok, what makes one person a Canadian and another person American (I use that term here to describe a citizen of the USA) if they have the same ancestry and live only 5 miles apart? After your description they are both part of the same nation.
@KellyMallory
6 жыл бұрын
What is weird for me, since you say you live in Germany and bring up the Swiss/German differences... at what year do you draw the line? Have you seen a German map from 1000 years ago, 500 years ago, 250 years? They all look totally different, and the term "Deutsch" isn't very old either. Today the swiss won't consider themself as part of the germanic culture, 500 years ago that might have been different. You say you got Italian ancestry, when became Roman Italian? And who defines that? In my opinion it's the goverment under which flag you live. Geographically it's just a name, cultural, rather dependend on how you are brought up. For most Germans it's what your passport says what you are. I always found it puzzling when somebody from the US says they are German/Irish/whatever, cause their grandparents were from there.
@kuhpunkt
6 жыл бұрын
Being patriotic should mean that you want the best for your country. If people can't even question/challenge the quality of their own things they are just dumb. Always look at others and see if they do something better... and do the same thing or do it even better.
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
kuhpunkt 100% agreed!! We all can learn from each other! :)
@In1998able
6 жыл бұрын
But it's weird In Germany. Last time turned out not the best.
@Titamiva
6 жыл бұрын
It is fascinating how much effort you put into making sure people perceive you as an patriot while stating that the US of A might not be #1 in some stuff. Have patriotism and nationalism risen to such toxic and explosive levels? That is why we Germans are suspicious of patriotism and flag waving. Waving our flags every two years at major Football events is sufficiant.
@meelauramee
6 жыл бұрын
Titamiva TRUE
@dianefuchs7567
6 жыл бұрын
Being patriotic doesn't mean that you can't be critical of your own country or think that it can't improve in some aspects. Patriotism is simply love or devotion to one's country. It's similar to loving one's significant other... even though we might find fault with them, we still love them!
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
Titamiva, toxic and explosive levels? First of all, patriotism and nationalism can't be lumped into the same definition. I am not sure how they translate into German but at least in English they are completely different terms. I am against nationalism and believe we all have equal inherent value as human beings no matter where we are from. Plus, it should be obvious that I'm not nationalistic from the fact that I believe that Germany has some things that are superior to America. Patriotism is love for and loyalty to one's country. What is wrong with that? I have noticed the lack of national flags here in Germany, and it's sad that some Germans are suspicious of patriotism. (I say "some" because I'm sure not ALL Germans as that way. I've noticed that Bavarians seem to have a sense of state pride, from the Bavarian flags that are more common in their state. I can wholeheartedly appreciate state pride as well, because us Texans have a huge amount of state pride!) When I see people from other countries loving their home country, it makes me love their country too! I had that experience in Poland recently. Patriotism is a beautiful thing. Nonetheless, thanks for your comment.
@Titamiva
6 жыл бұрын
I happen to be a patriot, but I do not need flags or other superficial symbols to display it. Neither do I need children to repeat an oath on a daily basis. Germany also has no lack of flags. Using that word imples there should be more. We had a collective corrective experience that was deeply connected to supercharged nationalism and patriotism. Bavaria used to be a country of its own, was even a kingdom. People tend to be nostalgic about it. IIRC texas also used to be a republic for some years before it joined the union (and then later seceeded). When you mention Poland as an example keep in mind that it is currently governed by a far right wing party that uses anti-germanism as a regular part of their kool aid to the people.
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
Forgive me for implying that you are not patriotic. Just as you don't need flags or other "superficial" symbols to be a patriot, other people relish having flags and other symbols to display their patriotism. There is nothing wrong with that, and I personally believe that flags and symbols are important. Of course, we must be always on guard against nationalism. I think we both agree on that. Being from America, I'm used to seeing our flag all over. So of course I would observe the difference in Germany where the flag is not displayed as much.
@Daneelro
6 жыл бұрын
About crossing borders freely: the borders-free area, called the Schengen Area, is connected to the EU, but is not actually identical with it: some EU countries (the Balkans countries minus Greece, Cyprus, and the UK...) are outside, while some non-EU countries (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and the mini-states like Monaco) are inside.
@AngryKefir
6 жыл бұрын
Talking about "living in Germany" and "culture shocks" but residents on an army base with other Americans. Find the logic.
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that Ksch Koff. As far as living on base goes, we are MANDATED to live on base here in Wiesbaden. At other bases, military families are allowed to live off base.
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
Ksch Koff thank you and I appreciate your support! Ulm! We’ve driven through there and I want to visit the Donauschwaben museum there. I am into genealogy and believe that my ancestors were Donauschwabens. :) We know where my great-grandparents were born (in what is now Hungary and Croatia) so now my mission is to find out where their ancestors came from in Germany.
@michaelgrabner8977
6 жыл бұрын
Well the reason why Germany is a country of high standard Life quality is because of all these "annoying govermental regulations"...there is simply no "quid" without "quo"...and everything has 2 sides.... And filling out some annoying govermental formulars and excepting some general rules or regulations is a very low price for that kind of life-quality which you´ll get in return which is also affordable for everyone and not just for the rich...just saying..and that is not "socialism" at all that simply "being social" instead of "being individual"..or let´s say the difference of being a social society and being a individual society In the US you have to be a very rich guy to have such Life-quality = having a good place to live,.. to be able to afford food with such a quality..living among a beautiful and clean landscape, a safety enviroment in general..functioning educationsystem and access to higher education without having high debts for decades or your lifetime..healthcare for all, and many things more...and picking just the raisines doesn´t simply work out for having a general satisfied and relaxed and general content society that also works.. Looking at the US and their society.. the majority is neither satisfied and relaxed nor content in general which is reflected by their elected actual Goverment and their elected actual Administration as well.. Well I´m not a US citizen so I can say true critics without apologising and affirming how US-patriotic I am..and at the time the USA-Administration simply sucks since this crazy guy and russian spy is your President..and this has nothing to do with you personally..so "No offence"...you are a very nice person..
@michaelgrabner8977
6 жыл бұрын
Ksch Koff Don´t write such myths! First....Nobody takes a week off because of pollen... Second ....The doctor decides if you stay at home from work or not and how long..and not the patient!!! We don´t live here in a request show where we can decide if we are working or stay at home! Otherwise Germany wouldn´t have such a strong economy... And to study in University you need a certain level of degrees = knowledge in the first place..which means not everybody is allowed to study just the smart ones....and then you have to be lucky as well to get a place because there is something called "Numerus Clausus" which means just a certain amount of students are getting a place per year to start a degree course. So please don´t write such a crap because obviously you don´t have any clue about that subject or you are the one who is distorted by one-sided wrong informations from where ever! Have a nice day
@marcmech1
6 жыл бұрын
Random holidays? That are christian holidays....
@ElinT13
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this very thoughtful video! I had the same experience when I went to America for 3 years. Oh, concerning the glass: I know a couple who moved away from a house close to a glass bin, because it unnerved them that people used it day and night. In the night time, that is a pretty loud noise which will wake most people up.
@99fishgutt
4 жыл бұрын
as a matter of fact: dandelion flowers are quite delicious. sautee them in butter. the leaves make a good salat(even sold at some farmers markets. petals of the poppyflower make a great organic! red food dye (pick fresh- use immediately)if you make vegetable based soup-always add a few slices of "kohlrabi"
@blackriflehomestead
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! I have never tried eating the dandelion flowers but it's really neat that they are edible. I have seen dandelion leaves sold in stores! Very cool. And yes I love kohlrabi!
@99fishgutt
4 жыл бұрын
@@blackriflehomestead pick the flowers in the morning-make sure they are fully open- then put them face down on a whit cloth (this gives the insects a chance to get out) wait 2/ hours melt some butter in a pan /skillet (for 100% vegan use sunflower /corn oil) don't overheat the butter place flowers face down into the hot fat. sautee the flowers for 2-5 min max. eat on fresh baked white bread (or toast) or put on top of a salad.this used to beone of the first fresh vegetables during springtime.(they are also known as "butterflowers")
@99fishgutt
4 жыл бұрын
@@blackriflehomestead kzitem.info/news/bejne/r6Z9vXh4k6eGqqw this might help you to understand rge difference better. have fun watching! :D
@patrickschindler6781
2 жыл бұрын
Regarding kohlrabi, by the way, cabbage can encapsulate the free radicals in the body with protein as well as being excreted through the normal route. THIS is how a plant can prevent cancer. therefore one should also eat kihl plants with meat, roasts or grilled sausages. So much for health!
@blackriflehomestead
2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting! Thanks for sharing.
@cretejake34301
5 жыл бұрын
My dad served 21 years in army. Me and my mom last year went to ansbach to meet our family. We went to the base to get some food from the commissary. My mom showed the cashier her ID card. And they ask for what is called a soil card. My mom did not have that so everything that we put on a conveyor belt had to be returned. It's a shame that this had to happen.
@Rainerjgs
6 жыл бұрын
Vielen herzlichen Dank, liebe Malori, für diesen wirklich gut durchdachten Beitrag und die vielen lobenden Aussagen über Deutschland und das Leben hier! Vor allem bin ich begeistert von Deiner so ruhigen, feinfühligen, frohen und überaus sympathischen und charmanten Ausstrahlung, weil viele Amis oft so übertrieben schrill und aufgeregt aggieren und darüber hinaus oft auch noch so eine so schneidende Stimme haben. Deine edle, unschuldige und wirklich liebenswerte Seele hat mich ganz in ihren Bann gezogen! Liebe Grüße vom Rainer-JGS.de
@JakobFischer60
6 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for dandelions and poppies! And, Kohlrabi is my favourite vegetable. In the past it was allways cooked with a thick white sauce, but nowadays we eat it raw.
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
Yay!! They are so pretty. A white sauce with kohlrabi sounds tasty! I have yet to try it cooked.
@Trudibitch
6 жыл бұрын
I like to cook it together with carrots and potatoes and add a coconut-sauce with sweet curry ;)
@tiffany183
6 жыл бұрын
My husband and I will be on our way to Germany in November! I’ve been following, trying to get a feel for everything. You have been so informative and helpful, therefore, I thank you. Could you do a video over fashion and what to wear/not wear while there? I’ve heard several things about “blending” in and not necessarily looking like an American. Could you incorporate the popular brands and styles there, as well? I frequently hear that wearing athletic apparel is a “no-no” there. As well as baseball caps and University sweaters. This is what I’ve learned through watching other vlogs.
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Tiffany! I'm so glad these videos are helpful! I'm starting to hear from many American military spouses the same thing so I will keep on going. :) That's a great idea!! In short yes, it is important to not stick out too much - not wear American flag apparel or things that are blatantly American. And you're right, I rarely see Germans wearing athletic apparel running errands and so forth. On the flip side, most Germans seem to be able to tell before I even open my mouth that I'm an American. It might be both the way I dress and the way I carry myself. The German style seems to be "casual hipster" (I'm not a fashion expert by any means haha) and more earthy tones. A friend told me that one of her friends got German-style clothes so she could blend in, but a German friend said that she could STILL tell she was American just by the way she walked! She walked with too much confidence apparently lol. So yeah don't be blatantly American, but many people will still be able to tell you're American. I think winter is easier because then you're bundled up with coats and hats haha.
@Alydabri93
6 жыл бұрын
Tiffany Moreno my husband and I are moving in November too!
@tiffany183
6 жыл бұрын
Alyssa Potter That’s so awesome!
@zyriacus8360
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Tiffany! Welcome to Germany. Maybe don't overdo makeup. Just keep it simple. Same goes for clothing. Casual and down to earth. And be prepared for being "stared" at. That's a thing Germans do just unconsciously. Germans use to keep eye contact for a bit longer. No problem with that. In contact with the natives restrict small talk to just the barest minimum, a short hello does it - unless you want to listen to a tale of a lifetime and a past medical history in answer to "how are you".
@tiffany183
6 жыл бұрын
Zyri acus Thank you, this helps. I’d like to make the transition easier, since I already don’t know what to expect. My husband and I are taking German lessons, but it’s good to know that I can get away with a simple “hello”.. Haha!
@neoliberalerneandertaler9347
6 жыл бұрын
Cool now i am sticking for some kohlrabi for lunch today.thanks for the tip
@wora1111
6 жыл бұрын
How many Germans do you have regular contact with? Or are you only living on the base?
@sierrabaker5254
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such an informative video. My husband and I will be PCSing to Germany next April. So I'm bulking up on information and your videos have helped me understand things from an Americans perspective. I've noticed how rude some of the comments are. Not sure why everyone seems to enjoy spreading negative vibes 😐 I think what other countries do not understand about us Americans, is we do not often get the opportunity to go to other countries and become so ' enlightened '. Moving to another country is a big deal and can be shocking for us! Why is that such a bad thing? We are willing to learn the new culture and most of us end up LOVING your country! With all that being said thanks again for your help and don't let these downers distract you from those who truly support you!
@blackriflehomestead
5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! I'm so glad you stopped by! :) Thanks for your encouraging words. What base will you be coming to? And true, we don't get much opportunity to travel to other countries since America is so big! So it can be a jolt when moving somewhere else with different customs and culture. Thank you again for your support!! :) Please let me know if you have any specific questions about PCSing to Germany.
@nebraskafan02
5 жыл бұрын
Wow, some people really went crazy in the comments. I just want to say I really appreciated this video as I will be moving to Germany very soon. Thank you for the insight as to what to look forward to and a heads up for what is to come!
@blackriflehomestead
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Lauren! I appreciate your kind words and encouragement! :) Please let me know if there's any specific questions I can answer for you. Best wishes on your upcoming move!
@nebraskafan02
5 жыл бұрын
@@blackriflehomestead I actually just emailed you with some questions!
@blackriflehomestead
5 жыл бұрын
I have yet to look at the email but I will look at it and get back to you soon! :)
@pamelahauer9938
5 жыл бұрын
Such a cute video, Malori! Great job!
@ingevonschneider5100
6 жыл бұрын
I think there should not be american bases in Germany, no american soldiers.
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
Romi Lopez I have heard this is the opinion of some Germans.
@danielw.2442
6 жыл бұрын
@@blackriflehomestead "Some Germans"... 42% is a bit more than "some Germans". 😅 Washington Post had a really good article about it: www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/12/as-trump-rattles-nato-42-percent-of-germans-now-want-u-s-troops-out-of-the-country/?noredirect=on&.27cc903ddd2a But don't get me wrong, we all still love (on a private level) guys in uniform. 😉 "The uniform may signify that the man is able to manage life's troubles. We all want those to whom we are attached to be able to stay solid when we are a mess so that we can count on them. It spells safety and security."
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the statistic! I guess the German government needs to take up this issue with the American government. It wouldn't be any skin off my nose personally if Germany didn't want us here. I know that Poland really wants American bases there, so it seems like it would not be too complicated to move operations there.
@YoChocoTube
4 жыл бұрын
@@blackriflehomestead Same in The Netherlands; we don't want any US troops here anymore. It's nothing against the average soldier - it's the US presidents that are not to be trusted. First you have G.W. Bush threatening to invade The Netherlands if any US soldier is to be incarcerated by the International Court in The Hague. www.hrw.org/news/2002/08/03/us-hague-invasion-act-becomes-law And then we find out the US is spying on our political leaders. Phone taps on OUR Prime Ministers and members of parliament? (Thank you mr. Snowden - if you ever need a place to hide from the US, you are always welcome at my house, for as long as you like!) You do not spy on your friends. That is not done. And to make it even worse; when confronted this reaction; " We have to protect the American interests " ? Say what?! That's your excuse? No apologies? Thanks for nothing Obama! And last but not least; the current administration sends over a new ambassador: some a-hole first claiming we have no-go zones here and continues by saying politicians are set on fire here. Guess what he said when confronted with these outrageous lies; it was fake news! And minutes later denying he called it fake news! www.theguardian.com/world/2017/dec/22/us-ambassador-to-netherlands-describes-own-words-as-fake-news www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/jan/11/netherlands-holland-peter-hoekstra-ambassador Nah, we're done with US politicians. They can't be trusted. And as they are the ones in charge of your armed forces.... It's not a good idea to have US soldiers stationed in your country. Not anymore. But your Commander in Chief still has the nerve to ask NATO members (you know, the ones the US are still spying on) for assistance in case the Iran conflict - that hé created - escalates? Don't think so. The US started this by themselves, didn't bother to talk this over first with it's fellow NATO members, didn't even inform us. Now the US may end this as it started - by themselves. This situation is not covered by the NATO agreement, so.. You broke it? You fix it. You get a bloody nose in the process? No skin off our noses. Don't get me wrong; You're more than welcome here as tourists, expats, even settle here for the rest of your lives if you want - just not as a US soldier. Your current and former presidents made you lose that privilege. And I for one think that's a shame. Not just for the men and women serving (and in cases like you also the families) losing the opportunity to actually get a taste of life outside the US bubble, but on a more personal note; I spend some time with a few US military when I served. I worked in communications and we had regular contact with our US counterparts - on ánd off duty. Had a big NATO exercise together, That was fun. Good times! Working together made us better soldiers ánd what I like to believe - better humans at the same time. Learning from each other, learning about each other. The world looked a lot bigger those days and personal contact was the way to broaden your horizon. Still is. It also helped that Reagan wasn't a bully and focussed on new political and economic initiatives to cut government spending instead of trying to tell the rest of the world what to do and when to do it. End of rant.
@boriswelke628
6 жыл бұрын
Your dog was the highlicht.
@lukassimontm3546
6 жыл бұрын
When I saw the doggo I was like “Oh, a german shepeard!“ - “Wait, she's american. So it's an american shepeard?“ 😂
@mlipner4990
6 жыл бұрын
What a lovely video! I enjoyed a lot. Thank you! ( By the way: Kohlrabi, just as cucumbers, should be slightly salted. Leave it for atleast 30 minutes to get off all the water. Then you might eat it row or cook it with cream and rice. Just enjoy 😘
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
M Lipner that sounds delicious! I have not tried it salted but I’ll have to try that. Thank you for the tip!
Great video, I was taken by surprise by how emotionally painful it was straight after moving here and YES! living somewhere is SO different to just visiting (even if you visit for several months). It's the mindset of being 'stuck' here even if you don't like it and then there's all the fun stuff like sorting out your taxes (in a foreign language) that begin to weigh on you. As a tourist you will most likely never have to figure out how to find a dentist, doctor, accountant. When you're setting up a life in another country those things really do come with stress. Once you've figured it all out, all is well but that learning curve at the beginning is daunting. I was really surprised that the trains running on time stereotype was so wrong. We've been stuck several times because trains have been cancelled or delayed by long periods of time. I love the wild herbs and 'weeds' that grow freely here too :)
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
Jen, yes!! Great point about tourists not having to find things like doctors, dentist, etc. That is more stressful than one might realize before actually going through it.
@peterpain6625
6 жыл бұрын
Don't you get all the medical treatments on base? At least in the 90s, i think, that was mandatory?
@kuhpunkt
6 жыл бұрын
With you being stationed at Ramstein... do you like Rammstein? :D
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
kuhpunkt we’re actually not stationed at Ramstein, but most military families fly into Ramstein!
@johnnycage3673
6 жыл бұрын
@Malori - he was asking if you like the band 😉 kzitem.info/news/bejne/uGmnnoOabqN7nKQ kzitem.info/news/bejne/06ij2X6en2pqgI4
@helloweener2007
6 жыл бұрын
Kohlrabi goes very well with fennel if you cook both together.
@helloweener2007
6 жыл бұрын
@bademeister Oh I mean the taste of both fits well and both have a similar cooking time. I am not sure about the fennel for the tummy. I know the infusion is good for that but that is made of the seeds.
@helloweener2007
6 жыл бұрын
@bademeister No, the fennel veggie together with the turnip. And I also use the weed that is on the fennel. I never tried the fennel seeds for that but maybe it works. Just give it a try. 😉
@cl8804
5 жыл бұрын
Actually, it is scientific fact that generally speaking, something being American is bad, especially when it comes to European alternatives.
@regularwarya
6 жыл бұрын
Well, you don't like all the government regulations, like what , let me ask you this, what do you think the food would be like with out regulations ?
@evaschubert-litz5401
6 жыл бұрын
@@blackriflehomestead Hi Malori, I like your video! Just wanted to clarify something: I don't know of any mandatory yearly checkups. From the age of 35 you actually get a free health exam every two years (to check for signs of illnesses that can be recognised at an early age). I think this is a positive thing as it is free and not mandatory. If you make sure to visit your dentist at least once a year your insurance will cover much more of your bills for teeth that need replacing. Maybe your friends job comes with this requirement?
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
Eva Schubert-Litz hello! Thank you for your input. I’m not totally sure, I need to get more info on that!
@Rainerjgs
6 жыл бұрын
Vielen herzlichen Dank, liebe Malori, für diesen wirklich äußerst sympathischen und gut begründeten Videobeitrag, von dem Deine Landsleute sicherlichz sehr viel lernen können! Außerdem hast Du so eine gute, sympathische und ganz besonders liebenswerte Ausstrahlung, daß Dich sicherlich viele deutsche Männern gerne vom Fleck weg heiraten wollten, wenn Du nicht schon so glücklich vergeben wärest! Was man Dir übrigens deutlich an Deiner Nasensspitze ansehen kann! - Liebe Grüße vom Rainer-JGS.de
@Alydabri93
6 жыл бұрын
My husband is PCSing to Germany and this is our first duty station. So not only are we not familiar with the moving process with the military in general, but our first place is to another country so I am kind of freaking out. I have a lot of questions. For one, was it difficult finding a job that could use your degree? Is it difficult to get a job in general as a military wife? Did your husband have a sponsor and does the sponsor help a lot with preparing you for the move? Did you have any issues with your items that shipped in terms of your things getting lost, damaged, or stolen? I know this wasn’t your first duty station and your husband was already there, but do you know how long it takes for housing in Germany?
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
You have so many great questions Alyssa! First of all, welcome to the military life. :) You're in for a wild ride but there are so many great things about this life! While moving to a foreign country for your first duty station is SUPER daunting, the silver lining is that every PCS after this will seem easy. ;) Spouse jobs: I am a nurse, so in my case yes, it is VERY difficult to find a job as a nurse - which is frustrating because it's one of those "you can get a job anywhere!" professions. I'm not sure if you're a nurse so I won't bore you with that process (unless you are! let me know). If you want to get a job on post you'll want to start checking out www.usajobs.gov - that's where federal jobs on post will be listed. I did check them out but none of them were worth my time, as the pay for many of them is abysmal. I went to home based business route - I already was making a small amount of passive income with my essential oil/health business, and then I JUST was hired with VIPKID. It's a company where you teach English to Chinese kids. The pay averages about $20/hour and you make your own schedule. Qualifications are a bachelor's degree in anything and experience working with kids in any capacity. I plan on doing a video on VIPKID once I've been with them for a little bit. But it seems to be kinda popular with military spouses b/c it's portable. Sponsors: every soldier is supposed to get a sponsor. At our base (Wiesbaden) there's also a voluntary spouse sponsor program. (I'm a spouse sponsor but have yet to be called up to actually be one.) My husband's sponsor was great!! He drove him places before he got his German drivers license/car and just generally helped him out. I think the sponsor can also help you set up an APO address before you get here, but I don't think my husband did that until he got here. HHG: we had no major problems with our shipments, thankfully!! I know that's not the case with everyone, but being diligent with the movers on the front end helps. We had an outdoor chair leg break but we got the chair for free so it didn't matter, and kinda patched it up so it's still suitable to sit in. Our DVD player got a little messed up but it still works fine. We didn't lose anything and didn't need to claim anything for damages. Housing: it all depends. At Wiesbaden, couples/families must live on post. Other bases allow off-post living. Some people get housing within a few weeks! Others live in lodging for 60+ days. It all depends!
@Alydabri93
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the info! I have my BA in Psychology and I have been working with kids with ED since 2015 doing CBRS/PSR/Respite. So VIPKID is definitely something I am interested in! A video about that would be great!
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!! You'd totally be qualified to teach with them. I'll put doing a video about VIPKID on my list of things to talk about! :)
@JuttaandWolly
6 жыл бұрын
admittedly biased as a German but you did win in the lottery. Probably no better place to get posted first time you leave the country than here. A country around you that is statistically safer than the USA. A country that is Americanizing very quickly, and so American already. Easy access to the whole online experience, so what you can't find you order. And literally everyone who looks younger than say 30 speaks (enough) English. No problemo ! Excuse the commas, or lack thereof. I can't do that in either language very well.
@saronboots5471
3 жыл бұрын
why do some families stay State side when there spouse is based overseas
@blackriflehomestead
3 жыл бұрын
There are several reasons why that could be. If any of the family members do not pass the medical interview, then the military member may be sent overseas by himself. (Or they may be assigned somewhere entirely different so that separation is not necessary.) Some families choose the "geo-bachelor" life for various reasons: so the service member is living like a geographical bachelor without his family.
@MrRoztoc
6 жыл бұрын
Living in a fenced off military base just for six months, with 99% fellow Americans, don't allow a big opinion about Germany's culture at all. Some visits at a Christmas market, restaurant or shopping mall or walks through the city don't change that. When you live in a German city/town 24/7, surrounded by Germans daily, German neighbours and colleagues, German shops around you, yes, then you can gain a lot of real experiences of foreign culture and society in some months... (as so many other 'American living in Germany' youtubers do here) No offence, just my opinion :)
@Daneelro
6 жыл бұрын
Heh. You really should talk to some Germans about patriotism. (I think that may be a new culture shock for you.)
@JMJMJ1
6 жыл бұрын
I would like a video about tax returns. Do you file them in both countries?
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
JMJM1 thanks for commenting! While I could make a video after going through the process myself, I’m not a tax expert. You would only file in one country, as there is a law against double taxation - so if your business is registered in Germany, you would file/pay German taxes. There is a threshold that you have to meet in order to owe taxes (I think at least €17k per year? Not sure) but you still have to file regardless of how much you made.
@normanmart7933
5 жыл бұрын
just interested to see whether the US is the best at anything that's meaningful to most Europeans health, environment ,education
@YoChocoTube
4 жыл бұрын
Eduction: There is consensus about MIT being the best university in the world. There are universities in Europe that are trying to reach their standard. Which I find surprising if you consider how low high schools score in comparison with EU education. Health; the cancer research in the US is prepared to take calculated risks earlier than here in the EU. Maybe I should explain; Every now and then you hear about a breakthrough in cancer research in the news - problem; it still could be 5 to 10 years until it's available due to further testing. In the EU most trials only get the green light when they more inside on the longterm effects of the treatment. That takes time. Time somebody like me doesn't have. In the US however trials can start way earlier. Now, my insurance tells me I can get treatment anywhere in the world I like - UNLESS it's a trial. It does not cover experimental medicine outside my own country (The Netherlands). And this is the point where the lacking or non existing health insurance of the average American comes in; a US pharmaceutical company wants to start a trial, but most of the US patients can't afford it. So they come to Europe looking for patients. And that means I can enter - treatment in my own country is covered, even for a trial! It's a gap in the regulation; here they only look at the trial - not so much how much time is invested or if the research leading up to it complies to EU laws. SO, when the time comes and they tell me they can't help me anymore - and that day will come - I'll take my chances and sign up. Yes it's risky (I lost a dear friend a year ago not surviving treatment of a US trial - she was 1 of 11 worldwide), but as a last shot at life... A small chance is better than certain death. Are they cutting corners to safe some money? Yes they are. But on the other hand they still have a big benefit/interest/gain/profit if it works as it's supposed to. So I don't care. The average pharmaceutical companies are so greedy, there is even a slight chance they want it more than me to be effective. Hahahahahahahahaha
@baileelong497
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Malori! My family is moving to K-town in a few months and there are 2 major things I am struggling with. First, I am a very friendly person and I have heard that alot of the German population arent as social with strangers as Americans are. Do you find that gets depressing? I'm terribly bad with new languages and I have the worst fear of being lost out in town (with my children) and no one is willing to help the "silly American girl who doesn't speak German.". The whole scenario snowballs in my head 😆. Secondly, do you feel safe? With the rise of the German population not wanting us there, and being on a continent that has also had a rise in terrorist activity, on a day to day basis, do you feel safe? Thank you for any help!
@blackriflehomestead
5 жыл бұрын
Hello Bailee! Thanks for stopping by and for your questions! First, don't believe everything you hear. ;) What people are probably referring to with not being as social is that Germans tend to be more up front and honest - they don't beat around the bush and don't sugarcoat. Some people take that as being rude or anti-social but they aren't being either of those things. It's just the culture here. Second, many Germans (remember these are generalizations so not always true) don't do small talk just to do small talk, especially if it's in a situation like the grocery store cashier to customers. It is something to get used to, especially with being from Texas and having lived in North Carolina before Germany - I'm used to the Texan/southern niceties! With that being said, I have encountered many wonderful, nice Germans who are willing to help me out with getting through my broken German, or they speak English right away (b/c they speak it better than I speak German!), or they give directions or help me out. One of my favorite experiences was when my hubby and I were at a cafe in Bavaria, and an older German couple from the Cologne area sat down at our table, as it was crowded (totally normal to do that!). We had the best conversation, they helped us speak German, and we learned things about Germany from them. They were incredibly friendly! To avoid being seen as the "silly American" just do your best to incorporate the language, smile a lot, and don't demand your way and just be open to the new culture. That goes a long way with the locals! On safety: I had the same concern before coming here. I even had a nightmare before coming here about being unarmed (in the states we are gun owners) and being vulnerable. However, I have to say that I feel very safe here. Of course, you have to be vigilant especially while traveling and in big cities, at Christmas markets...so don't get complacent - but we have to do that in the US too. I'm not sure about K-town, but Wiesbaden is pretty safe in particular. I feel very safe in our home and neighborhood as well - even though it's an ungated base area, so anyone can walk through our neighborhood. So yeah, don't let the news stories scare you. Now, there IS a place in Paris that is a no-go zone....so be aware of that when visiting Paris, France. Feel free to email me if you want to chat more! malori.mayor@gmail.com
@MyEconomics101
5 жыл бұрын
"all the government regulation" Why do you think the food quality is so much better in Germany than USA? As example? Another one. Who is inspecting slaughterhouses during the gov shut down? Why do you think the public transport system is so much better than in the USA? Because politics/public interest trumped the auto lobby. In the USA, the auto industry dictated infrastructure spending post WW2. Building highways through cities. etc. Health Care. Child Care. Representative Democracy, no two-party politics. No 100s years old electoral system.
@m.alexander3071
5 жыл бұрын
Its totally ok to not like things about Germany. All germans (including me) do not like one of the other thing about Germany. Its GERMAN to not like things about Germany. See it as a free check on the culture integration checklist. :)
@blackriflehomestead
5 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you for your encouragement! I appreciate it. :)
@jibonhossain4466
5 жыл бұрын
Make videos on german farmer market and give feedback on product price.
@blackriflehomestead
5 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea! Thank you!
@michelroerig7825
6 жыл бұрын
If you like Kohlabi try this recipe (cooked Kohlrabi with light sauce, meatballs and potatoes). Simple an delicious. www.chefkoch.de/rezepte/384061124969621/Kohlrabi-in-Sosse-mit-Hackbaellchen.html :-)
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
Michel Roerig thank you for sharing that! I really enjoy trying new things and recipes. :)
@gerdne5478
6 жыл бұрын
nice video!
@cl8804
5 жыл бұрын
Calling patriotism a virtue is like calling religion a virtue. Which, you do, so that makes sense, however stupid it is.
@ilonabalfanz5220
6 жыл бұрын
Kohlrabi schmeckt gekocht aber viel besser. Auch gerne zusammen mit Möhren. Roh geht auch. Wie lustig. Gibt es in den USA kein Kohlrabi?
@peterpain6625
6 жыл бұрын
Mir fallen 10 Gerichte mit Kolrabi ein. Viele mit Bacon ;) Aber ich wüsste nicht wo es was ähnliches gäbe in den usa. Schmeckt halt anders. Genau so anders wie Süsskartoffeln in Neuseeland ;)
@knut-hinrichqwalter2463
5 жыл бұрын
Angehörige von Besatzungstruppen fühlen sich überall privilegiert , aber möglicherweise liebt man sie nicht immer dort, wo sie sich breitmachen !
@folnich
6 жыл бұрын
>"America is not the best at literally everything" is a controversial statement Very normal people from a very normal country...
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
Yep! Not everything about America is "the best" objectively. Some people may like things better than in other countries. I am not sure what your definition of "normal" is. I would say that America is a very unique place! :)
@SolHobz
6 жыл бұрын
well the dog is a german shepard soooo he should be familiar to kohlrabi :D
@sammieseoul5544
6 жыл бұрын
Can you recommend a TLA lodging near sembach that is near a walkable shopping area?
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
Sammie Seoul I am not familiar with the Sembach area unfortunately! There are lots of FB groups for the different bases in Germany, have you tried joining one for that area?
@germanredskinsfan6855
6 жыл бұрын
Hey........you live in Ramstein. Hello neighbor, iám from K-Town.
@JuttaandWolly
6 жыл бұрын
You live in Germany now and Germans love to complain. You complained so little you won't be taken seriously by Americans who fear der Germans, or you are struggling to integrate by finding everything super. Typically American. 😉☺ I would have called Kohlrabi turnip, not good ? Yes, it is delicious and common, in season. Seriously, well done !!
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
Wolfgang Völcker you are a funny guy!! I would think that kohlrabi and turnip are related. However I cannot stand the taste of turnips! The two are so different. I find kohlrabi much milder. Thank you so much!! :)
@JuttaandWolly
6 жыл бұрын
thks - my ego loves you already !
@peterpain6625
6 жыл бұрын
Try peeling it (2-3mm each all around), slicing it, batter it and put it in a pan. Batter made from eggs, a little flour, a little salt and pepper. If you wanto to smother the turnip-taste completly cut it in sticks and wrap it in bacon. Goes on the bbq nicely. If you want to keep it vegetarian make some batter from miso-paste, flour and eggs and fry it in a pan with some butter. Also works if you can't get the broccoli in kids. ... or square-cheese-slices :)
@mojojim6458
6 жыл бұрын
Wolfgang Germans brag that they love to complain. Another aspect of Germans seems to be Besserwisserei.
@JuttaandWolly
6 жыл бұрын
@@mojojim6458 : stimmt (ja auch).
@ASEAinDeutschland
6 жыл бұрын
On target with most items, except lose the flag wrap thing and don't promote the commissary as it is better to get the heck out in the world.
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
Jeff Spaur yeah I have been doing most of my grocery shopping on the economy, not at the commissary. And what is the “flag wrap thing”?
@ASEAinDeutschland
6 жыл бұрын
Your observations are so on target that you should not sell yourself short. What I get from your intro and beginning points is that you are saying ...... "I'm going to tell you the truth, but I'm still a patriot .....so don't get mad at me". Your presentation is awesome...... don't hesitate !
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
Jeff Spaur oh I see! Thank you!! :)
@ASEAinDeutschland
6 жыл бұрын
@@blackriflehomestead you do an awesome job with the videos.
@Peisinoe.o.A
6 жыл бұрын
Trains in Germany are not always 100 % on time. LOL that's putting it mildly. Die Bahn (who runs the Trains in Germany) is probably one of the most hated companies of the whole Country.
@tomatomarc
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for traveling with Deutsche Bahn... :)
@vivianeb.6910
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for saying that not EVERYTHING is better in the US. I once heard that America has the best marble. REALLY? Spending most of my life in Europe I thought that ITALY had by far the best marble. Truth is people just have no comparison. They assume they have the best in the world, NOT SO. Sorry.
@tinoseehafer3143
5 жыл бұрын
Ihr habt einen tollen Hund... ;)
@blackriflehomestead
5 жыл бұрын
Danke schön!! :)
@Stivo__
6 жыл бұрын
ahh Wiesbaden :D i hope you like my City :D i watch for 3 Month a US Streaming Woman and Guy to learn speak and write better English (its begin to will be better but it comes slow :D ) ... so at i watch the streams and talk with the peoples in the stream i become more interessting "what about think Amerikans from germans and germany?" i begun to watch much KZitem videos and you was the First from Wiesbaden :D ... so i enjoy now your videos i think it will be funny :D greetings from Schelmengraben(Wiesbaden Dotzheim)
@siggi383
6 жыл бұрын
nice vid
@michamcv.1846
6 жыл бұрын
start 2:50 xD
@squattingheads
6 жыл бұрын
Witnessing americans is like seeing the future people from demolition man. One wouldnt expect to see someone be so indoctrinated.
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
squattingheads be well! :)
@Trudibitch
6 жыл бұрын
I have a question for you, why do people from the United States often when i ask where they are from so often tell me that they are from America? Do they forget that there is also a south-american continent? Also north-america as an answer is not accurate. There is Alaska, Canada and Mexico. I always wonder about it. They could say "I am from the States." ???
@blackriflehomestead
6 жыл бұрын
Trudibitch that’s a good question. I have never heard someone from South America call themselves an “American.” Maybe we call ourselves Americans because it is the “United States of America” so saying America is a shortened version and pretty much everyone know what we mean by that.
@Trudibitch
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, maybe. But to me it sounds arrogant. It does not motivate me to speak more to this person. Sorry. ;) I know where and (a little bit) know what the United States of America are, so it is possible to say that. :) Most of the germans know. For us America is a continent, not a country. Yes, people from South America and Mexico or Alaska do tell their country if they are asked. I also made very good experiences with Canadians. Also good and bad one with people from the US. Some years ago i had a boss from Washington D.C. for two years. He was arrogant, but some german bosses are arrogant too. ;) Sorry for my poor english. It is my 3rd language. Best regards
@bildfluss
6 жыл бұрын
Most of the Americans I meet had wondered why we Germans say "America" because the always refer to there country as "the states". I think you made it up so you can spit a little bit of you anti-American racism.
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