"Fake Friendly"? American Immigrants on Cultural Differences, Making Friends & Wedding Plans in Germany | The Pod Abroad

🇺🇸🇩🇪 What's it like being an American (now also German 😎) immigrant making friends, navigating culture, and planning a wedding in Germany? In this episode of The Pod Abroad, I chat with my fellow American in Munich, fellow southerner, ex-coworker, sweet friend, the coolest, Jordan! We speak about his experiences moving from the U.S. to Germany, the cultural differences between the two countries, and wedding planning here.

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Howdy und Servus!! I'm Paulina :-) Welcome to The Pod Abroad, your go-to podcast for stories from international friends living around the globe! I'm originally from Texas and have been living in Munich, Germany for over 8 years. I initially moved for a master's program in sustainability and then liked it so much that I stayed!

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Join Jordan and I as we discuss his journey from the state of Georgia in the U.S. to making Munich his home after living around the globe in China, Panama, and Ireland. We talk about the surprising aspects of German culture, the differences in making friends compared to the U.S., and his perspective as a gay man living in Germany. We even get into what he misses most about the states and what he appreciates about life in Germany. Plus, you'll hear about his experience planning a wedding with his German fiancé, Max!

Learn about:

• Jordan's journey moving to from the south in the U.S. (Georgia/Texas) to the south of Germany (Bavaria)
• Our perspectives on "American fake friendliness" vs. German directness
• The experience of the LGBTQ+ community in Munich compared to the U.S.
• The differences in making friends and socializing in Germany.
• Wedding planning as an American in Germany and navigating cultural differences
• What Jordan misses most about Georgia

If you're interested in stories about American immigrants/expats in Germany, cultural comparisons, making connections abroad, or the realities of intercultural relationships and wedding planning, this episode is for you!

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Collaborations & Mentions:A big thanks to Jordan for sharing his story and insights!! You da best.

Branding: Ali Khazanbeik @alikhazanbeikVideo, Audio, Music production/editing: Tim ter Huurne

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