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[–] 3 points 6 months ago (1 child)

the German stare

The what now?

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https://berlinpoche.de/en/german-stare

What Is “The German Stare”?

The German stare refers to the tendency of people in Germany to look at others openly, directly, and for longer periods of time than what’s considered normal in many other cultures.

In countries like the US, UK, or Canada:

  • Prolonged eye contact = confrontation, flirting, or danger
  • Looking at strangers too long = rude

In Germany:

  • Prolonged eye contact = neutral observation

Huh.

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago

    Oh man. The article mentions Germans might stare if you stand on the wrong side of the escalator. I did that my first day in Munich.

    A little old lady nudged me and yelled "Lassen Sie mich vorbei!"

    I turned and mumbled "Es tut mir leid!", and literally everyone on the escalator was staring at me.

    That was like 13 years ago and I still think about it all the time.

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