What Are the Differences Between Living in Germany and the US?

After living in Germany for over 5 years whileaway.
serving in the Military and having a German wife,4. Water - In the U.S. "sparkly" water (club soda)
there are definitely various differences betweenis not consumed by the average citizen. However,
living in Germany and living in the United Statesit is consumed more in Germany than tap water.
that I have noticed. In this article I'll tell you a fewAs a matter of fact, in a restaurant if you want
of the most noticeable.regular tap water you have to request it
1. Power Voltage - In the U.S. we are used to 110specifically.
volt power outlets, but in Germany the outlets5. Dogs - Dogs are typically liked in the U.S. but it
are 220, which means if you plug an Americandoesn't compare to the Love most Germans
Appliance into a German outlet without ahave for their dogs! You can even bring your dog
converter, it's going to fry it! Many newerwith you when you go to the store or even a
appliances are dual voltage and it's ok, but yourestaurant in Germany!
MUST check the label of the appliance and ensure6. Homes - Unlike the U.S. most Germans live in
it says 110-240 and not just 110!apartments because homes are simply too
2. Meals - Americans tend to eat somethingexpensive. The number of people in Germany
sweet in the morning, something somewhat lightcompared to the size of the Country is very
at lunch and something heavy in the evening forlarge, so land is expensive, making homes
supper. Germans tend to each bread and lunchexpensive as well.
meat for breakfast, something warm and heavierThese are only a few of many of the differences
at lunch and something light for supper.between living Germany and living in the U.S.A.
3. Restaurants - In most American restaurantsHowever, these are most of the more common
you arrive and wait for a waitress to seat you.differences that I personally noticed throughout
But in Germany you walk in and find a seat rightmy time living there.