So after a long week of studying and a test to top it off we were invited to a party hosted by the engineering/ceramics department. The party was a real experience because several groups from across the globe attended. There were Germans, Russians and Brazilians, some of whom could speak fluent English. I spoke with a German named Katharina who exchanged many stereotypes about Americans, I was obliged to confirm that they were all rather true. Some of the stereotypes, for those who are curious, were that Americans are: unhealthy, obese, ignorant, religiously extreme and have terrible tasting beer!
Saturday, July 19, 2008
an ingenieurwissenschaften party!
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Hey Mark....good to hear from you again. Hey go easy on Americans...I hope you stuck up a little bit for us. I am not unhealthy, obese, ignorant. religiously intolerant, and I don't know about the beer as I drink herb tea!! Love the picture outside your window. Keep enjoying your stay and sending the posts. I check the site many times a day!!! Love, Mom D
Hello Mark, We love to read your blog and keep up with what you are doing. The view from your room window is great.
Hope your schedule is not too strenuous.
It is hot here, almost 100 F. You don't miss much.We miss you.
Grandma D.
Hello Mark, We love to read your blog and keep up with what you are doing. The view from your room window is great.
Hope your schedule is not too strenuous.
It is hot here, almost 100 F. You don't miss much.We miss you.
Grandma D.
Dearest Brother,
I, like your mother, check this website very frequently and enjoy all the updates you provide. I am extremely jealous of you! Enjoy your time in Germany. I would be remiss if I did not address these so called “true” stereotypes. Unhealthy/obese, yes this is unfortunately true. Ignorant? Perhaps Katharina is confusing our government’s foreign affair policy with the average perspective of Americans. As to religion, you know we enjoy the freedom of religious expression and also have the benefit of the separation of church and state… the best of both worlds and by no means extreme. Beer? The next time I see you I will have to buy you a Sam Adams Boston Lager, the Germans have nothing on that. Miss you and love you. Your brother.
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