FINAAAL REFLECCTIOON

As a whole, i'm pretty amazed by how different the German culture is then American culture. They live off of humor, but i'm not say that's a bad thing. Being American myself, I tend to group other countries as odd, which of course they are odd to what I a personally used to. How they make fun of their political viewers (karneval) is actually very genious in my eyes. They do it in a way most people wouldn't know, and they arn't afraid to put theirselves out there. Over in these german speaking countries, I view them all as class. Most of them dress very nice, eat healthy and their families company is so important to them. Germans LOVE company, from anyone! Jokes are even made that the United States is known as the "big mac" country as what we discussed in class.

As to the differences between America and German, it doesnt really come to a suprise to me. Everyone is different, along with every country. We are all unique. Of course the americans are welcoming to any race, culture and country; but so are the Germans. Germans love to sit down and have dinner at home, but even if they go out and eat with family or friends they still want to sit and enjoy company. The positions they eat, the items they eat just show their class. Even how they have to have their wrists on the tables at all time, which i find humerous. Americans however just go through drive thru's or even order pizza and just watch television from home. I'd love to see the Germans expressions on their face when they actually see how different we are, I wonder if they would consider us rude!?

From doing these blogs, I feel many of them shocked me. The karneval was shocking and interesting. I love the fact that they are humerous and make fun of political people using floats. Who thinks of that? They are so creative! The odd one, but also interesting was the one about Liechtenstein. You have to be a pretty bad group of power to have your people so ticked off at you that they try to make a referendum (law) toward you. You also never hear about royal families anymore, everyone deserves a say in the way they can live. That's also a great thing about America, we can decide who we want in office.

In the past 10 weeks i've learned a bunch. Not only with these blogs but also in class. I'm so interested in learning about this language that I feel like i've absorbed everything I possibly could have so far. AS i went through my first blog, I feel I knew most things we learned, just more in depth. In my second blog I write about Beethoven, a GENIUS in the eyes of Germany (where he came from), and until this day, he is still a great impact to that country. In my 3rd article, it suprised me. But it's also more refreshing to know that America isnt the only one struggling with money problems. Minimum wage is a major contraversy we have over here, but at least ours is reasonable for living expenses, and moves higher every year. As for gas prices, its good to know as well that other countries are suffering with the same thing.

VETO!

In this article, the people of Lichtenstein have begun trying to pass a referendum that states that the royal family can't veto any any referendum. A referendum over there is the same thing as a law or bill over here in the states. But to noone's suprise the royal family is going to veto this referendum. As I keep reading the prince is said to be shocked, which i really don't see how. Back in 2003 the people of Lichtenstein tried to pass a similar referendum, that was vetoed by the royal family.

If i was in the royal family I would be embarrassed. The ruler of a country is supposed to be a role model, and well liked by the people in their country. It makes me wonder what is going on over in Lichtenstein that will don't know. This isn't fair to the people under the rule of royals because they have no say in any of the laws or anything. I couldn't imagine not being able to have a voice of my own.

I am thankful to live in the country I do, under the government I do. I love having a say. Which is why I vote. Luckly for us, noone can ever get complete power in our country. Yes the president does have a lot of say, but not nearly as much as the royal family over in Lichtenstein. Democracy is a great system. Hearing about other countries who don't have it, it just shows why people should truly adopt the Democracy lifestyle!

http://www.incyprus.com.cy/en-gb/Showbiz/4118/25741/prince-vetoes-the-veto