I've been living in Germany for 7 years. There's one question I never asked is that....
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The video taps into a common experience for expats: navigating cultural nuances and language barriers. The specific question about 'Entschädigung' is intriguing and likely resonates with others who have lived in or interacted with German culture, prompting engagement and discussion in the comments.
Summary
A woman who has lived in Germany for seven years questions whether the German word 'Entschädigung' (compensation/indemnity) is passive-aggressive or polite. She contrasts the typical English way of saying 'excuse me' to pass someone with the German approach, implying 'Entschädigung' might be a less direct way of asserting oneself.
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