10 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT LIVING IN THE USA AS A GERMAN | Feli from Germany
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I'm glad you guys are enjoying this video! Your positive feedback and reactions in the comments are also a great example for what I said about positivity/being happy for others/hospitality/enthusiasm in the video, by the way! 😊
We try our best not to be downers! 😅😀
We love you, Felicia. If I were 40 years younger and single, I'd be a 28 year old single man. Ha ha.
You should take a trip to Texas and meet some of the Texas Germans that have been in America since the mid 1800s and still speak the old German dialects. Albeit its mostly the elderly Texas Germans that speak it, but they're some pretty nice people.
@@perseverance9020 I often take Amtrak from Tucson to Saint Louis and back, and run into many Amish and Mennonite folks who speak Platt Deutsch. We converse in German, with their "Pennsylvania Dutch" which of course is NOT Dutch, but Deutsch. Fun times. We used to spend time with each other in the world. LOL.
@@DHMenke There are germans everywhere, but in small numbers. The German speaking minority is on decline. We used to have a few German speaking Mennonites in Western Alabama who made really good pies, but now they mainly speak English. Though you can still hear a slight German accent in their English.
As an American who is pretty used to having her country insulted by pretty much everyone, this was a real breath of fresh air. The US isn't perfect, and we have a lot to improve on, but it's my home and I love it here ❤
Sic semper tyrannis
I agree!
When I am in Germany I am treated well, with respect and with care and sympathy. Never had an issue. Ich liebe Deutschland!
A little of both. Could be better in a couple of areas but an amazing place to be for sure, especially the people (my favorite!).
American expats: "I left America because it sucks. Here's why." Immigrants: "I came to America because it's awesome. Here's why." You're lovely, miss Feli. We're happy to have you as a citizen and a friend!
I came to America sixty years ago and never left! Became a citizen, was drafted, educated myself, got a good job for 45 years, and am now retired. I've visited Germany many times but do not want to live there! I'm glad you are here too. You are a great asset for US!
Where are you from originally?
Life is good when you are white with money. Life is very misserable if you are poor much more then in Germany. I also rather want to live in the USA when I am rich.
@@ttemp2631 ah yes, you have to make everything about Race. I have plenty Black friends and know tons of black people who love America.
@@ttemp2631 Also, assuming every black person is poor is incredibly racist. Liberals just don’t know how racist they really are.
@@darthtyrannus9479 who said every black person is poor? Please don't put words in someone's mouth. It's a statistical fact of racial inequality. Good that you have well off black friends. So have I. But for every well of black person in the USA there are many more poor black person. There are proportionaly many more poor black than poor white. In Europe it's much less. We value our black compatriots very much
It’s funny when I lived in Germany, I loved how Germans minded their own business, and were more reserved, it was an introverts dream. Lol .
and the lack of meaningless small talk... NIRVANA! :)
Also, Finland. The rumor about people lining up 1-2 meters apart at the bus stop, in a straight line, then filing in an orderly way onto the bus, paying their fare, and sitting down all without anyone ever saying a single word, is absolutely true. For me, this is wonderful, I would choose order and efficiency any day over chit chat. But at the same time, if you talk in Finland, someone will probably respond, in English, in as helpful a way as possible. Uncertain how not following social norms and speaking Finnish would go over in America. Possibly not as well.
Oh Germans do NOT mind their own business. that's the main reason I left Germany. If you are a German in Germany the neighbors stick their noses into EVERYTHING you do. Especially in the countryside. not so much in big cities.
@@roncenti Just to be clear. I'm not German, but i do live in Germany. And the Thing is, i'm sticking most of the Times to my own Business. Unless someone decides to stick out of the Common. Then, and only then do i stick my Nose into THEIR Business.
This sounds just like Norway, oh my gosh.
I bet that the friendliness you experience with Americans is in part a reflection of what they see in you.
Absolutely. She attracts good vibes.
I’d say that’s very likely. She has a very pleasant personality (at least judging from her videos), and that goes a long way.
Agree 100%.
For sure!
Just her great smile will attract people.
I do not speak for all Americans but I am glad you are here! You are a ray of sunshine!
Steve 😂
@Steve you speak for a majority of us!
Steve Hello fellow Steve
I've finally found my people
One day all the Steve’s will unite and rule the earth. Or maybe just go out for beer and chicken wings
People are friendly to you because you greet them with that beautiful smile.
It helps a lot! Americans are also friendly. And the Midwest has a welcoming approach.
It’s refreshing hearing someone discuss positive things about USA 🇺🇸. As an American, it’s appreciated.
Amen to that
I would have a loot good to say too.
Yes, thank you for saying so.
Preach, sis
i can agree with that, im growing tired of the "you damn dirty rednecks, i bet your pets have weapons too, does diabetes come in a extra large"
Swedish woman in the US for more than 30 years, and I agree completely!!! Especially with not judging and letting people be who they are. love it!
When you are white and straight sure...then no one will judge you
@@noxy6375 give it time. all those other countries are behind when it comes to diversity.... the world can judge us but will never be us unless they also start changing
@@noxy6375 Except everyone gets judged the same and it’s simple as that, very easy to wrap your mind around
@A Only in politics my boy, everything else is pretty dandy
@A bye then lol
Nothing warms my heart like a foreigner actually having nice things to say about the U.S.A. Edit: i hate how a positive, hardly offensive comment has turned into a bloodbath of overly political imbeciles arguing over a span of 100 plus comments. Thanks, KZhead comment section!
Ditto to that brother! Need more Germans in the USA.
Rocky Racoon Anyone but the Islamists!
Rocky Racoon, I freaking love Germans. Mostly because of the adorable accent, but also because they’re just cool people to hang with.
@@anthonycaminiti8734 . Pleasure to encounter a fellow Germanophile! Your sentiments about Das Volk are mine too!!!♡
Germans generally love the US, it also reflects in how many Germans travel and spend their vacations there.
I think that we as Americans hit the lottery when we have wonderful people like yourself move to our country!
Extremely refreshing to listen to you talk about America in a positive way. As a born a raised American, to hear what you have to say about our country, yes that’s you too it’s amazing. Theses times are becoming more troublesome. A breath of fresh air to hear folks speak positively about our home. ❤️
Cheer up my brother! Every country has its positive and negative stuff going on. People tends to focus on the bad parts. But as an outsider, I think America is really far from being a bad place.
Life is good when you are white with money. Life is very misserable if you are poor
TF are you talking about, "refreshing"...? Talking up/praising the US is like *ALL* people do here. It's taboo to say anything negative about "teH gREATess cOwNtRe iN teH WOrLt." I was scared to get caught not doing the pledge of allegiance (which we do _every_ morning from the time we're 5 y/o) and every other house has a US flag out front. Only recently has it become (barely) acceptable to publicly suggest the possiblity of the US making mistakes and only in certain regions. Criticism begets change-much needed change. We need more criticism, not less. tl;dr - Are you for real??
@@kvjackal7980 100%, right on.
@@kvjackal7980 I higly disagree, thats a standard for every big country with a hsitory to have people that are more Nationalistic and others who are more average. Its the normal way of things as a Native for a lot of countries. Talking about the bad or good as an outsider tho is a very different thing, many outsiders get thought the bad of Free societies and not as strongly the good even if it where the other way around making out those points as an outsider in a bad good balance can be refreshing
I am an American of German heritage. I have lived in Germany. The comparison is accurate. Your English is great. No one would know that you are German. We are lucky to have you here.
I don't know about no one. I can definitely hear remnants of strict vowels (compared to our diphthong vowels) and more "back of the mouth" Rs.
LOL. No one would know except her for very obvious German accent.
As a German I 100% agree to Feli´s Top 10. This is exactly how I see the advantages of the US. When I come to the US and have passed the immigration I almost feel like home.
Seeing a native German person with the American accent and smile, it is something unique.
Kind of refreshing to see a video of positive things about the US instead of “10 things the rest of the world hates about America.”
Ikr
@Darknees XL kinda reminds me of some of my family members who hate the rich just cause they’re rich and they live better lives as if they didn’t work hard for it. Sounds like jealousy to me but to be fair I’ve never been to any other country besides Mexico and the u.s so I can’t really judge
Or people who talk shit about America in the comment section
@@payne5173 i just take it with a grain of salt i do think there's good and bad things that we can all learn about with America even if we never have left America for other places. If covid wasn't around I'd love to live abroad and meet all kinds of people. I'm in a rust belt area so my neighbors are very diverse here and we celebrate all sorts of nationalities and I'll admit I love it its like going to each country without having to leave this country and its a big united party, I do think only in America we'd see this
This just makes me happier to be American
“Mind your own business, in a positive way.” That is a truly brilliant way to put it!!!
Live and let live. And mind your own biscuits. 😊 Had to find the link to this song, it's a kick! kzhead.info/sun/hLCseNlsnnN6qYU/bejne.html
Jess W thank you for going to the trouble to reply and include a link. I’m sure that took effort. So please don’t think me rude if I say that I still prefer her phrasing. I think it says just enough without saying to much. But thanks for your reply.
It’s more like a “who the fuck cares” vibe
@@tolkienfan328 never rude! I also like the way she phrased it. 😊
Jess W so there are still chill and cool people in KZhead comments section. Thanks for being amazing Jess W! I hope you have a fantastic day!
I was born in New Zealand 🇳🇿 and LOVE this country for almost all the same reasons you love the USA. Best place on earth!
I admire New Zealand and its leadership. I'm born American and quite distressed at the state of our country at this time. But also encouraged (and surprised) by your comment
A very good friend of mine moved to NZ some years ago and thinks alike. Although I have never been to New Zealand, I guess it is as attractive and convenient to live in as America is. Plus, I love your PM :-)
How European can get american green card? Can you help me please
@@r-max4156 1) Green card lottery, like Feli did (FYI: winning the green card lottery does not automatically mean you will get your green card, you will have to go through a process and meet certain expectation, including financial and I believe educational + interview) 2) Get married to a US citizen or green card holder 3) come here as a student on an F1 visa (4 yrs in college or maybe 2 w/ grad school) then hope to get a job with an H1B visa (for 5 yrs) (pretty hard especially with certain majors, especially w/ a liberal arts degree) and hope that your job will sponsor you for a green card 4) get a job here with a J1 work visa (3 yrs I think) (or other work visa) then hope to get a job w/ an H1B work visa (5 yrs) (if lucky get an H1B job from the start, this is rare) then hope that your job will sponsor you for a green card...if you come here as a student or on a work visa, basically first you need to manage to get an H1B work visa (super hard + limited, and it is specific to your job, you can't change jobs or get fired otherwise you lose your visa!)) and then have you JOB to sponsor your green card after (again, hard) OR get married... Right now this is not a great time for anything here, obviously, coming in on a visa is pretty much impossible now. During Trump visa options declined and the green card process got 5-6x slower than before...and due to corona, it's pretty much on pause.
Great comment , wish more Americans felt like you do
I'm originally from Canada and I love the USA .... sadly Americans often don't realize how great their country is ..
@Feld Febel has always been
Agreed so many complainers in America.
Thanks for the reminder. Sometimes I take things for granted
WAS. Fading fast. It was a good ride, tho...
@@Beach_Master the foreigner was right. Sadly Americans often don't realize how great their country...IS
It is interesting to see ourselves through someone's eyes who come from another country. Makes me appreciate this country more.
Thank you for your kind words about the USA. I’m sure Germany is a terrific place as well; it must be since you are from there. You are a great ambassador for Germany.
I love ur thinking 🥺I'm Japanese but i love America too 🥺
And we love Japanese and Germans.
@@mouthpiece200 Ironic isn't it? that we love Japanese and Germans when nearly 80 years ago we were mortal enemies during Word War II.
And I'm an American but I love a Japanese band. It's great to like everyone. Especially now that we have a pandemic. :)
mouthpiece200 sounds good 💗
bill caldwell Sounds good 💗Thxs !
Thank you for the kind words for our country! America is going through some very difficult times right now. People were not so divided not long ago. Hopefully this will change. Thanks for your positivity about us! You are an asset to our country. I love your videos!
This is exactly how I felt when I first arrived in the States some 30 years ago. When I go back to Europe to visit, everything seems so unusual there 😊 Anyway, I love this country and I don’t think that I would live anywhere else.
Hello dear, thanks a lot for all your your care, love and prayers for us,. I really appreciate.. Can I know you much better please??
I moved to the US from Australia and agree with everything you said. Americans are much friendlier to strangers and are happy to strike up a conversation with somebody they don't know. If you started talking to an Australian in an elevator they'd assume you were insane and would try to get out at the next floor!
Your comment is interesting to me and made me curious. For years, I've had the impression that people in Australia were very friendly. But I based that on a couple of things. One thing is the cinematic portrayal of Australians in films and TV shows. For example, Crocodile Dundee, though very matter-of-fact and "in-your-face" in his masculinity, also seemed very laid back, sociable, and with a great sense of humor. Another example would be the characters on two Australian TV shows from years ago which my family and I loved. They were called "Five Mile Creek" and "The Man from Snowy River" (aka, "The MacGregor Saga"). I loved all the characters on there, even the squeamish banker on "Five Mile Creek"! Another reason is from personal experience. Several years back, the music director at the church I attended was American but was married to a lady who actually grew up as an Australian aborigine. She became educated, came to the States for further education, met him in a Christian college, and they've been very happily married for years. She is one of the nicest, kindest, sincerest, compassionate, outgoing people I've ever met, always ready with a smile and an encouraging word. So, it's the contrast between what I've seen in her and the characters on screen (albeit, fictional) which made me curious when I read your comment about talking to an Australian on an elevator, and him assuming I was insane! Lol! :D
Not sure about Australia, but in Canada it kind of varies by region. In prairies people are much more open and friendly, small talks anywhere (including elevator) are normal. But in some bigger cities in central / eastern Canada (Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa) people tend to be more reserved
ChrisJ, Well you have must have come across in a different way. Alot of people in Australia will talk and strike up a conversation to anyone. Where you say that if you tried to talk to someone in a elevator they would think you were insane or something. Must of been you Mate. Never Happened to Me or Seen or heard it happen to anyone else. I call bullshit on that one.
@@MJTAUTOMOTIVE I think it depends on the context of your elevator ride. In a Melbourne office building, I agree a stranger would think you were a bit insane for striking up a conversation. But the same is true in New York City. The only places I’ve been in an office building or hotel and had conversations with complete strangers in an elevator were in the American South. Especially New Orleans and Dallas. People in New Orleans will strike up a conversation literally anywhere. I’ve literally heard people start shooting the shit in the bathroom stalls. No pun intended.
Something nice and cheerful to hear besides Coronavirus 24\7 😀
Agreed! Positivity goes a LONG way in this current state of affairs our world is in. 👍🏻
@ Joseph Bellantuono, i agree 👍
Very interesting! My daughter is now living in Germany, teaching English and married to a German, and although she loves it there, she has pointed out some of these things, in reverse! She is a very open and friendly person, so the general 'reserve and directness' of most Germans she meets has been a difficulty for her and she's had to 'toughen up' and try to accept it, even though she understands it is just a cultural difference of how we are raised. - Thank you for your insightful videos, and Happy New Year to you ~ Susan
Happy New Year!
let's say in Germany it took 6 to 9 months until the ice breaks
Hello dear, thanks a lot for all your your care, love and prayers for us,. I really appreciate.. Can I know you much better please??
As an American who spent time with my German (host) family, I must say, the love between our countries is mutual ♡
Great video, I agree with everything you're saying. Here are a few more things I loved about living in the U.S. - Making a big deal out of things: graduation for example. Senior class activities, pranks, day off, prom, - who cares in Europe if you finish school? - Variety in clothes sizes: I'm short, so I appreciate "Ankle length", or shoes come in narrow, regular and wide - Sense of community. Due to a lack in healthcare, people help each other out and will raise money for their neighbor who requires chemo therapy, they will invite the kids over so Mom can rest,... - Jobs: it's more about your personality and attitude than diplomas. You can literally be / become anything!
Hello
We won the lottery when you got your green card.
Congrats! :)
@@FelifromGermany I have a feeling she didn't mean that but i could be wrong.
She missed what you meant, but I gave you a like for the nice comment!
@@FelifromGermany What he was saying is WE--AMERICANS--won (were lucky) when it came to pass that you got your green card. Hopefully this makes sense in writing, as verbally I would add emphasis to demonstrate the point.
@@FelifromGermany I think you just shattered the adorable meter in the best way possible.🤗
I came across this video only now, and…. I couldn’t have said it any better. 100% agree with everything you have said. Because I am feeling exactly the same way! I came to the US for the first time in 1992, loved it so much that I was determined to find a way to stay. And I did! At first going back and forth more, and then in 1997 I got my Green Card. I have been happy here ever since, although deep down inside I will always be German one way or another. I don’t regret coming here at all, and mostly because of all the reasons you mentioned in this video. Danke, Feli, daß Du meine Gedanken und Gefühle so gut in einem Video ausgedrückt hast. Ich bin aus Heidelberg und meine zwei Lieblingsstädte in Deutschland sind Heidelberg und München, die ich beide hin und wieder besuche. Hier in den USA lebe ich in Marietta,GA , einem Vorort von Atlanta On a different note, all your videos are awesome!!
I love that you mentioned the biodiversity in the USA - I think most of us take this for granted. My wife and I are of the opinion that there is enough to see in the USA to keep our vacations interesting for a long, long time. We both have spent time in Europe (she in Poland and me in Gemrnay) and really appreciate the historic backgrounds of the countries, but felt that the landscaped were lacking. We'd love to visit Scandinavia at some point :).
Exactly! Every time I go for a walk in the desert I see something new! And the US has four deserts!
I am really glad you enjoy living in the USA. Also I am really glad you are open in experiencing it rather than talk down on it. I see so many comments and interviews of Europeans talking crap on the US and Americans in general.
Please read the book 'Anti-Americanism' by Jean Revel. He tears up the french but good.
Lol Europeans are known for being closed minded. That’s why their countries aren’t too attractive to immigrants. When I see a negative comment from Europeans really doesn’t shake me. Because 9 times outta 10, our lives are better than theirs. When your at the top of the food chain, they will always be jealous and haters, waiting and praying for your down food. But than when they do visit, they are shocked by the kindness. So it leads me to my question, who is more ignorant, Americans or Europeans?
Aw. She's adorable.
Ich weiß, richtig?
@@user-tg5xq4fp2j lol
I like to think that when she showed up at customs with her visa, the customs official just hugged her and said "we're keeping you."
@@Theomite ich stimme zu! Sie ist sehr schön, nett und klug!
Yep! Definitely a keeper.
Im an american who feels like i might fit better in Europe. But i love the wide open spaces of the west too much
for me it’s the pacific northwest, there’s just something that keeps pulling me there❤️😩
but that's the thing - one can get a wilderness property to go enjoy solitude with nature
I think a lot of Americans will watch this video and feel like they relate more to her description of Germans because really, the difference is that a lot of Americans are way more FAKE than Europeans. We keep our negativity on the inside where it can fester and kill us at an early age xD
@New Car Smell the hells that supposed to mean?
This is making me realize I need to move to Germany. I am entirely too introverted for America
Let us call it a "prisoners exchange"? Greeting from Germany...
@@xornxenophon3652 Haha Haha Haha Haha Haha
😂
I'm not sure if enjoy living in a place where making friends, dating, or any other social activity is frowned upon because talking to people is taboo....
@@michaelgamble2848 where do I sign up? Thats my dream place
Thank you, Felicia! Your presentations are so upbeat and positive. As Americans our biggest weakness sometimes is in failing to realize just how good our lives are. You bring some much needed perspective! Keep posting!
Very well put.
I think your American experience is a reflection of the energy you put out into the world. You are friendly, positive, and enthusiastic and people tend to respond favorably to those characteristics. I know the reason I started watching your videos (along with being a local to tri state area) was you are upbeat on a platform that too often is filled with anger. It is great to see your success and I hope you get to 100K subscribers by the end of 2020.
I needed this dose of positivity. Thank you!
We take for granted all that we have here. Its so nice to hear someone from another country say how good it is here. Thank you. Glad your here.
Hope we never let you down. Your presence makes (US) a better place. 🇺🇸🇩🇪👍🏻
That’s the truly great thing about America it’s a country where anyone can become an American. Not everyone can become Japanese, or Italian etc.
@Michael Pond I agree that is one of the things that really makes America great.
A ”truth” with some modifications.
It's because "American" is a broad term, not connected to ancestry. If it was, there wouldn't be the term "Native American". Actually, most "Americans" are of European descent😀
Everyone can say they're American and be treated kindly, but increasingly we share less and less in common, as there is just too much diversity and too little assimilation and encouragement of patriotism and understanding of what has the made the country great. By the way, America was almost 90% white in the 1960s. It is now only 59% white. In 20 years, it will be 49% white. As the country goes from white to brown, the politics go from red to blue. Many other changes may also occur. Many who have been born in American may feel like they're in another country by the time they die.
America is not a county, it's 2 continents, USA is a country!
Your enthusiasm while telling everyone why you chose to come here _shows through_ in every statement. I would love to visit a European country someday to experience some of the culture. but your descriptions remind me of why we love it here. We tend to take it for granted and maybe your viewpoint gives us a refreshing reminder. Danke!
We as europeans May be a little more reserved tonårs People we dont know , but we have a welfare system that is far better than USA8
Love her voice, inflections, accent, and personality.
I stumbled onto your YT videos when you gave your response to Briggs, and I’ve been your avid fan ever since! Being of German heritage myself, I’m just fascinated w/ everything that you have to say. You are so well spoken and articulate in English, that I would never have guessed that were born elsewhere! Welcome to the USA, and I hope that you never leave! 🌹 😀
Im glad you've had a great experience here in the US so far. Edit: Sometimes America dont realize how good we got it.
They don't, you are exactly right!
I agree. Many Americans never spent time in other countries. When I abroad and come back home I always have that special feeling of Appreciation.
So true......
@@donboehner6005 could not disagree more...just sayin
Maybe it's because we are told by the media how bad we are, and the rest of the world hates us.
Life is so comfortable over there! I'm a teacher for Elementary school in Germany but taught in Nebraska for 3 years in the past. Start at 9 instead of seven means to run in the sunny morning, have a shower, a coffee, an Boston Cream 🍩 and the day gets wonderful! Teaching is way easier too. And the afternoons are free!!! All what you said is an positive extra but so great! Love this country!
I loved all your comments and your attitude. You did ask at the very end what Americans might have liked about other countries so here goes. I have lived in Europe, mainly Switzerland, and the things I like best are: There is an incredible respect for beauty. There are usually laws restricting the size of signs and you don’t see a lot of ugly minimarts and such. The food servings are based on quality instead of quantity and local ingredients have been prized way longer than here. I like that people generally can speak several languages, although I’m not faulting America because Europeans have so much exposure to other languages because, as you mentioned, America is huge. You can drive for five or six days and you’re still in the same country lol. I happen to enjoy the smaller scale of cities and towns in Europe because for one, it encourages walking and not always having to use a car. I’m sure that’s partially why Americans have a tendency to gain weight. I like that stores tend to close for a few hours in the afternoon because it helps slow things down. I think if you have an open heart and love traveling, you always tend to enjoy what’s different about other countries because it’s fresh and new and makes you feel like a child again. At least that’s how it was for me. I also appreciate what you said about America and missed our friendliness when I was abroad as well as our music.
Thank you for moving here! You bring a lot of sunshine and taught me a lot about German thought and culture. What we have here is diversity. You have the spirit of our forefathers. You're a rising star here :-)
Thank you for loving my country! It’s so refreshing to see a foreigner enjoying America instead of bashing it. We’re truly lucky to have u! Congrats on ur green card and many blessings and fortune to u! Your positive outlook and outgoing attitude will go far for you here! Welcome!!!
Bashing? Every country has flaws, including yours and mine (Italy). Like every country has things to admire. I love to go to the US every time I have an occasion to, and my husband and me also got married there, so Yes, I love your country, even if I see some flaws I still see all the beautiful things!
It warms my lil' American heart to hear that you love living here! I know not everything about the U.S. is all sunshine and rainbows, but I've gotten so used to people from other countries speaking negatively about us or the country, itself, that it surprises me to hear of a foreign person genuinely enjoying themselves here. I hope you continue to have positive experiences in the USA! I found it funny, in watching, that I may actually prefer or identify better with many German societal/social attributes. It can be really easy to make friends and/or approach strangers here, but most of the time, I would definitely prefer people not to approach me in public, even if I know them! (LOL) That may be more related to anxiety than to anything else, but no matter the reason, the result is the same. Another great video! I'm so glad I found your channel, you betcha I hit that subscribe button so fast!
No, the people who hate America are from America. They're from places called Liberal Arts Colleges.
Because some people rate as they experience, instead of proving their feelings and emotions by looking up problems which often have Twisted interpretation
Glad you like it here in the USA. Yes we are totally spoiled in the US. Great place to live. I visited a lot of places around the world and always feel happy when I get back to the US.
We're happy you're here :]
The friendliness you’re observing - a good part of that is living in the Midwest.
I've actually heard that about the south, as well. I'm from Texas, and anytime I travel to another state, people remark upon how friendly I am. Not trying to toot my own horn, like, I'm glad people find me nice, but my behavior is so natural to me. I can't imagine people walking around just being pissy to strangers for no other reason than their own personal unhappiness lol
The whole country is friendly, not just the midwest.
Yeah you live in the Nati, getting closer to the beginning of "the south". Have you been to Tennessee yet?
True. The coasts are full of cunts.
Yea, the Midwest is well-known for their cheer and friendliness. I have friends who have moved away from Michigan and have posted a bit about how this is not the case elsewhere. Surely there are friendly people all over the USA, but the Midwest does harbor a different culture.
Here in America sometimes it's hard to intertwine friend circles with certain people. I feel like it's more fun that way. People need to meet other people that are different from them. You learn a lot when you're out of your comfort zone.
Hello Felicia, I’ve enjoyed watching your videos on KZhead. Like you, I’ve lived in other countries. My dad served 28 years in the US Air Force, I served for 26 years in the Air Force. Many of the things you have mentioned in this video I would have to say are the reasons I enjoy being an American and I would agree with you, you find different here in the US than many of the other western countries I’ve been to. Growing up, I went to High School in Wiesbaden Germany. I was also stationed in Ramstein Germany when I was in the Air Force. I remember going to Berlin as a child during the Cold War, and after the fall of the DDR. It’s amassing to see how things have changed so much in Berlin. You mention the diversity of the scenery, climate, and the populations here in the US. I recommend you visit Canada also. If you think there are lots of wide open spaces here in America, you will be dazzled at how open and diverse the scenery is in Canada. The population of the US is 350 million people. While Canada has only 35 million people in a land mass larger than the continental US. However, most Canadians live within 200 miles of the border with the US. Much of northern Canada is tundra, thus it is difficult to live there. However, Quebec and the Maritime Provences are beautiful and have much scenic beauty. You probably can’t find a more beautiful place to visit than British Columbia. However Canada does lack warm places to visit, especially warm beaches. That’s why most Canadians will travel to the US for their beach holidays. It is nice that you have two countries that border each other with similar cultures, values and language. It makes it very easy to visit and spend time in both countries. While I loved living in Europe, it is hard to find the convince and other positive things in Europe as you have in the US. I can also say that about Korea and Japan. I love both countries. I loved living in them for short periods of time. But I still prefer the US to those other countries. I’d love to travel to Australia and New Zeland, as I’ve not traveled there and I’d love to experience their culture and scenic diversity. Australia is about the size of the continental US, but has only about 25 million people. Talk about wide open spaces, Australia has them. Felicia, I’m glad you are here and enjoying living in the US. I love the Cincinnati area. I’ve been there often. I live in Louisville Kentucky, but think I would prefer living in the Cincinnati area. Cincinnati is a great place to live. I’ve traveled to every state in the US. There are things to enjoy and dislike about every state. I lived for 10 years in different parts of California. It’s hard to beat California for it’s weather and the varied amount of activities to enjoy there. The expense and the taxes there will kill yu though. But I do enjoy traveling back there and visiting. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. I find the differences you point out spot on from my own experiences in both countries. Your videos remind me of what and why I love Germany and want to go back there. They also remind me of what I love about America. I hope you can find a career here you love and want to pursue here in the US, and can find great success in your life. I hope your family will be able to come often to visit you. Your family have a wonderful daughter living here in the US.
I am German but can totally agree with everything you said about Americans vs. Germans and I really do like it the friendliness and openness a lot! What I prefer in Germany though is our bread and health system. If I could move to another country, the Netherlands would be my choice. I have been there in different parts a loooot of times and experience that people are so much more open and easy going than here as well. Their social system is pretty stable and I like the wideness and mostly green landscape there a lot.
As someone who spent ~ 4 plus years in what was West Germany and Austria 1980 to 1990, you really explain the differences and similarities as well as anyone between Germany and USA! Yet you remain tactful and positive! Ausgezeichnet!
I lived in Germany for two years and while it was a great experience, I definitely felt the "uptight" atmosphere.
My theory is that it is good to congratulate others on their success. This increases the amount of positive energy in the atmosphere. The more positive energy there is in the atmosphere, the higher the chances are that more positive positive energy will come back around to me and give me good luck.
I really enjoy watching your channel during the quarantine. I've lived and traveled in multiple countries (Europe, Asia, and the Middle-East) the past several years and have seen and reflected on different cultures that have left meaningful impressions on me. Ultimately, the truth is we almost always share the same love: family, food, country, and sports. Anyway, I really enjoy and appreciate your fresh perspective of living in the US and sharing your thoughts on Americans.
Thanks for loving my beautiful country. It’s amazing we have you here! Congrats on winning the lottery! You are very beautiful, and I love your positive vibes! You are an American 🇺🇸 in your heart and soul! As American as apple pie! I loved your video! I was born and raised here, and I think America is a great country that pushes you to reach your dreams!
As an older American this is Very refreshing, we're not perfect, but we still has many positives, Thank you,❤
We like having you here too.
It's refreshing to hear someone from a foreign land to have such nice things to say about the U.S. Happy to have you here and glad you like it.
I enjoyed hearing the things that you enjoy about living in the United States. It is often easy for us who live here and have grown up here to take the good things about this country for granted and to exaggerate the bad things. I think videos like yours help put our own feelings into much better perspective.
Very nice. Thank you for noticing, and pointing out, the positive things about Americans and our country. I feel that we often get a hard time from a lot of Europeans, who can't seem to see past the negative stereotypes. Don't get me wrong, many times the negative stereotypes can be justified, but overall, I feel that Americans really are a super friendly and helpful bunch of people. Thanks again! You seem pretty awesome yourself. ;-)
I'm glad you enjoy living in our country! It seems you are more in tune with how we actually live and get a long with one another versus how the media would like to portray American Life. I think it's terrific that you are broadcasting to others around the world to your experiences which we all appreciate hearing. I enjoy watching Bundesliga and have become a Schalke fan all from just playing FIFA. Lol. I would love to visit Germany one day and attend a match. Thank you for your insight into your country!! 🙂
It's interesting what you write. I don't think that 'we' Germans have a problem with the way 'you' Americans live. The USA are a huge country with so many different cultures, and every person in itself is unique. But lots of people here just can't understand why 'the' Americans voted for Trump for president- and probably will do again. Trumps behavior related to Covid 19 (corona virus) is a desaster, but we here are said that people in America are very content with the way he reacts now. Did these people forget that probably thousands of Americans still could live if Trump had started earlier by closing the borders and to start preparing hospitals? I would be happy to learn how you think about that. ☺️👍
@@gregourmet I won't reply to this issue specifically as you mentioned Americans have a wide array of views on this topic in general. I will say that your sentiments regarding our President may be moreso to do with the liberal prism that our media spews onto the rest of the world instead of all the underlying facts considered. We in America would appear deeply divided among idealogical lines which the media tries to amplify every chance they get. However, in actual day to day life the mood is very different as most citizens are just trying to live their lives as best they can while also getting along with others who may have differing views. I would say our population as a whole is mostly moderate with a majority of people willing to make compromises to better everyone else's circumstances. However, our leaders do not act in this fashion.
And now a bit of fun: Fan of Schalke 04? You can't be serious! I always thought that people from outside Germany only know Bayern München (Munich) or Borussia Dortmund and of course Werder Bremen, my favorite club- no wonder because I was born there. 😁 But I found out that it's also a good thing to be an icehockey fan. People here in Bremerhaven (Fischtown Pinguins -DEL) are mad on icehockey. And the best thing here is: all fans (of all clubs) are a big community and support each other if needed.
@@jaredsmith4281 Thanks for your answer! If we listen to radio or TV news they often quote Twitter tweeds of Donald Trump. He regularly says that the media is lying in the USA. I fear that we have to fight with/ against fake news worldwide. That makes this 'place' here so precious, doesn't it?
@@gregourmet For whatever reason they were always my squad when I played FIFA. Now that we have some Americans in the Bundesliga then it's really fun to enjoy! Also, I'm a huge American football fan so it's always fun to watch some matches in the morning before College Football kicks off in the afternoon. I don't really root for the big clubs in Europe but I do enjoy some of their matches due to the quality on the pitch. I mostly like to root for the underdog in most UEFA match ups. However, I do like watching the German team play as their style is really interesting to watch versus other nation's style of play!
I have heard from other channels that Europeans find Americans to be very optimistic. I think this is something that is very different in the larger city areas because there is more constant movement. In Nebraska (where I live), people tend to be more reserved and modest in the country areas. Thank you for the video.
Omg a fellow Nebraskan!!!!
Same here
The fact that you are beautiful and very charming isn’t hurting your chances of meeting friendly people but yes we are friendly.
Living here in Germany and having a husband and kids who are German, I totally agree with these 10 things you’ve talked about. Although I am getting used to those, there are still times that those got into my nerves. They don’t like spontaneous, things should be plan including shoppings. Window shoppings are not their things. They are not also friendly, too reserved.
I love you being here, I need to send two of my privileged sisters in America to Germany for an attitude change. I could write a book on the subject.
Germany is not a bad place to live. I lived in Belgium (As an American). Been to Germany many times, and its truly a beautiful country with lots of culture.
Well young lady..... Keep your positive demeanor. Being positive makes this country/world work well..... I wish you well !!!!!!!!
Thank you for the things you mentioned here, regarding the positive aspects of America! As an American, I feel bombarded by the media about all the things wrong with America. After everything I've learned in the past 15 months, I now think they say such things to undermine our country! But I appreciate the things you listed. These are all things I know are true but haven't thought of in a long time. Furthermore, these are all things I enjoy about living here myself. I was raised to respect and love my country. Now I remember why! Thanks again!!!
So glad KZhead recommended you! Wasn’t looking for this, but really enjoy you and your content!
I notice how "positive" (optimistic) you are as well. I'm curious if this was your personality prior to moving here (USA)? It's great that you post these videos, they really are informative and enjoyable to watch ... Thanks 👏👏👏
IME most Germans, deep down, are also very positive people. They just don't let it hang out. They're positive in a different way.
@@a0flj0 I agree. It's more subtle but it's there.
@@a0flj0 most Germans(and Americans of German descent) I have known did not want to draw attention to themselves. They wanted to be basically anoymous and go about their business quietly...
Congrats on 50K subscribers! Wow, I discovered the channel just in the last week and binged every video. Glad to see you are being rewarded for your hard work
Space: The one thing that never ceased to amaze me about living in Europe (early 70's) was how easily and quickly you would find yourself crossing international boarders. Going to another country was comparable to visiting another state in the US. I understand your comment about this completely.
Thanks a lot for your candid testimonial, Felicia.
I must repeat what a lot of others have said: Your attitude and personality go a long way toward how people interact with you. Most people like to be around positive, happy people😁
Idk why I got this video recommended to me, but I'm glad it did.. this girl is absolutely gorgeous!!
Love this girl, she is awesome! Her English is excellent, she definitely has the German enunciation of English words. List to the Apocolyptic Inventor channel - they sound pronounce the words identically, sounds cool! Welcome to America we are happy to have you!!!
Ein tolles Video😊 In Zeiten von Corona wünschte ich mir einmal mehr, hier in Deutschland wären die Leute grundsätzlich freundlicher zueinander💚
Congrats on all of your new subscribers. Your channel is really taking off and you truly deserve it. Your smile and positive attitude brightens my day as well as many other people's days.
In these troubled times in the US, it's refreshing to hear your positive comments.
I love watching your videos! You have such a friendly, outgoing personality and your observations are spot on, in my opinion. Your pronunciation is nearly perfect. I have lived in Germany, and can relate to much of what you say.
Your openess & friendliness goes a long way to make friends anywhere. You are so bubbly and let's not forget cute as can be
I'm not surprised you made friends super easy. You're gorgeous, smart, have tons of positive energy all around you!
You are definitely correct on a lot of these! I've lived in Michigan most of my life, and people are very friendly and helpful. I have friends who are in different circles which makes things really exciting. I'm not that spontaneous however as I usually like to plan things, but it can be fun every once in a while for me! I am happy that you have been loving life here in the United States. People are so friendly here, and customer service is fantastic especially when you go to some of the more local stores and restaurants. Awesome video, and I love the positivity you bring in the video!
So good to hear these positives in this social atmosphere today, thanks for that!
We are glad to have you! I love your channel! I studied German in college and am fascinated with the cultural differences between German and the USA.
Hey there, Love your videos especially during these dark times. Keep your positively going. It is a joy to watch.
These videos always add a little ray of sunshine into my day. Invaluable especially during these worrying times. Keep them coming! 😊
You hit the lottery on where you moved to as well. The Midwest is a very friendly area of the US. I grew up in Michigan and the friendliness and the food are the 2 things I miss most. When I moved to Utah 15 years ago it was a huge culture shock with how unwelcoming everyone was. And while watching your video I realized how much I tend towards my German heritage.
Yes my family is more culturally German than the English side. It is eye opening to hear the cultural values of Germany and to think, my ancestors have been here since 1710 but the same values are perpetuated down the generations!
I have spent a fair amount of time in Germany and absolutely love it! I think more than anything if you enjoy traveling and experiencing new and different cultures it can make it so much more enjoyable to be there. It is totally enjoyable to see your excitement in your videos. Thank you for sharing and keep it coming. Tschüs my friend!
Hi Felicia ! About three weeks ago I discovered your KZhead channel ! Being born and raised in the Cincinnati area, and 59 of my 66 years living here, I just had to check out the German girl living in the USA/Cincinnati !..... after watching one video, I subscribed and did a little binge watching many of your previous videos. I found myself fascinated by your opinions and conception of America and of the Queen City, I am so glad that you like it here ! You also taught me a lot about the German people and culture, I would love to go there someday ! Thanks for the great videos and keep up the good work, I’ll be watching 😎!..........
I love your vids - you have a joyful way of communicating
Met my best friend the first day at a new apartment complex. Guy walked by on the way to his apartment and said, "Hi, I am Jim, want a beer." Three seconds.
Thanks for posting . Your personality is like a ray of sunshine