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Defining characteristics of a German

Stereotypes - fact and fiction

Toytown Germany > Discussion forum > Germany-wide > Life in Germany
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tom_a
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sanjeev
munich is personified by the following

Beer … the bubbles,,,.. feeling of lightness… merry.. dreamy… surreal
Grafitti and Wines … free flowing… freedom… joy… growth… fertile… infinite… limitless…natural and colourful
Cars … fast.. technology… progressive… rich… modern…advanced
Cosmopolitan. .. variety, tolerant, opportunity for all, freedom, growth, developed, young, progressive
Classical music and ballet… rich culture, heritage, history, discipline, values, rooted, talented
Theatre… freedom, heritage, history, culture, identity
Fashion… freedom, progressive, modern, explorative
Posters… freedom, expressive, colourful, explorative
Cobbled streets and pitched roofs… rich, varied, strong, musical
Tube… well connected, precise, developed, advanced
Snow… natural, pristine, pure, white, surreal, soft, beautiful
Alps… natural, powerful, overwhelming, huge, beautiful
Olympic stadium… free flowing, light, beautiful, flying
Hats/caps… colourful, interesting, dancing, rythmic
belgianpraline
What you wrote, sanjeev, is valid for any national group and per se. Everyone likes beer or whatever. What has Munich got to do with Germans?
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