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COOL GERMAN CULTURE by Katja J. Dodge
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Cool German Culture. 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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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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