4 Cultural Differences (Portuguese Vs. German) – TES #20
4 Cultural Differences (Portuguese Vs. German) – TES #20
True Erasmus Stories (TES) – Episode 20 – 4 Cultural Differences (Portuguese vs. German)
As part of any exchange the confrontation with cultural differences many times has a big impact on us. This week I´m talking about 4 cultural differences I see between Portuguese and Germans since I´m here. Mainly Punctuality, Enjoying Life, Bureaucracy and Food. Please keep in mind that cultural differences are something wonderful that can teach us many things about ourselves and this is just a piece of entertainment not a fixed analysis of cultures 😉
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December 12, 2015 at 6:42 pm
Oh man this is so true it’s funny as hell!
December 12, 2015 at 7:46 pm
Regarding the one about the city: the bureaucracy was so stupid when I went in Erasmus to Karlsruhe. You are so right.
About the vegetarianism: Maybe next time try Lisbon. Much more options.
PS: I am a chubby Portuguese guy and I actually got more weight/time with German food that I got all my time in Portugal.
December 12, 2015 at 8:55 pm
It’s funny, ’cause it’s true 🙂
Potato and rice is a killer… I struggle with it every time. And I am Portuguese!
December 12, 2015 at 11:43 pm
I’m portuguese and I aprove this video!
i’m glad you’re enjoying Portugal! 😀
December 13, 2015 at 12:42 am
I think it depends a lot. I’m Portuguese and I arrived on time. and in Lisbon you have the bus system that shows you the time that you have to wait (sometimes is wrong for one or two minutes)
Live in Portugal is the best thing in the world ahah
December 13, 2015 at 5:46 am
Lol! I loved the video! Keep up with the awesome work and everything you said it’s true! We are getting there with the vegetarian food thank god! Can’t wait for me videos!
December 13, 2015 at 2:35 pm
This is so true! I’m Portuguese and our punctuality really grinds my gears!
December 13, 2015 at 9:03 pm
great video
December 24, 2015 at 3:34 pm
He punctuality thing is so true xD I admit it, you are totally right
December 27, 2015 at 11:07 pm
Usually if my father tells me he will show up at 10 am, ill show up at 10:30 because he will show up at 11 am ….
January 9, 2016 at 10:23 pm
OMG you re so funny 😀 and it’s everything true xD
January 10, 2016 at 10:53 am
Everything here about portugal / portuguese people is so correct xD
Im always going to those 8 euro all you can eat buffet with my friends , the reason we stay somewhat slim is because we are always moving and jumping and running and etc :p
January 20, 2016 at 12:51 am
I always thought I was different ’cause I’m always on time for meetings, but my friends keep getting late all the time, I get so mad but I’m already used to it. I’m skinny because I never eat all the french fries and rice that they put on my plate! ahahah
July 20, 2016 at 8:59 am
I’m half portuguese and I’m half German but I live in Germany. (Stuttgart) I speak both languages and this video it’s actually funny. But what about Germans eat lots of potatoes or apple juice ? omg hahahah “Kartoffelsalat” und “apfelshorle” keine Ahnung ob ich das ganz richtig geschrieben habe hahah egal das ist voll lustig!
September 24, 2016 at 3:53 pm
1# My family and I try to come as soon as possible cuz we hate to keep people waiting. To a point where I thought it a cultural thing.
Until I visited Portugal.
October 3, 2016 at 9:13 pm
I am Portuguese and I also freak out with people being late. I am the sort to show up at least 10 min early!
October 4, 2016 at 12:51 am
This is so true! Being always late is true, although not for everyone. Shame on me i’m one of them! But most of my friends are like me…
November 17, 2016 at 6:34 pm
LMAO you’re in braga, the buses are a mess! i never needed the bus bc i lived right in the center of the town. but honestly, i’m a bracarense in germany, btw, the other day the goddamned bus came and left two min early the other day. what in the hell.