COOLGERMANCULTURE

by Katja J. Dodge

Hallo, European Union

• Began as EEC in 1958

• Evolved into EU in 1993

• 4 headquarter cities

• Consists of 28 countries

• Voluntary membership

• Forms internal markets

• Provides stability

• Monitors human rights

The Crossing of Culture

Passerelle Pedestrian Bridge …joining Germany to France.

The Road Culture• License reciprocity

• Gone green

• The dreaded TÜV

• Environmental

zones

• No cell phones

• Winter driving

• Speedier options

• There’s an app for

that

Darwin’s Road Culture

Survival of the fittest …on European Union streets!

The Quieter Culture

• Traffic bans throughout

• Emerged in the 1950s

• Failed in America

• Community

atmosphere

• Leisurely environment

• Dining and shopping

• Random entertainment

• Christmas markets

The Greener Culture

Manicured parks and public spaces …everywhere!

The Flowerbox Culture

• The EU loves flowers

• Reflects love of

nature

• Seasonal foliage

• Roman influence

• Windows lack screens

• Natural bug repellent

• Source of pride

• No junk allowed

The Competitive Culture

Villes Fleuries in Alsace-Lorraine …former Germany.

Storks

The Creatures of Culture

Gnomes

The Influence of Culture

Remnants of the past… to be seen and touched.

The Preserving of Culture

• Monuments and

more

• DE- 38 UNESCO sites

• DE- 35 man made

• US- 21 UNESCO sites

• US- 8 man made

• Year round efforts

• Conservation or

staging

• Constant scaffolding

Preserving Cityscapes

Construction ordinances limit tall buildings near historic town centers

Preserving Landscapes

Housing limitations block further development of forestlands.

Preserving Shorelines

Bridge restrictions prevent modernization of ancient vistas.

The Beer Culture• Ancient tradition

• “Liquid bread”

• Regional varieties

• Over 1300 Breweries

• Order beer at 16

• Das Reinheitsgebot

• Beer and happy

meals

• Beer and lunch

breaks

The Wine Culture• Also ancient…

• “From the Gods”

• Also Regional…

• Also order at 16…

• 1000+ yearly

weinfests

• 65/35 white and red

• 11 of 13 Riesling

regions

• Holiday Varieties

Water Closet Culture

To avoid embarrassment …always carry euros!

TSCHÜSS!

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