On Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:27:53 +0200, Tim C. wrote:
>On Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:20:07 +0200, Martin wrote:
>
>>On Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:05:25 +0200, Tim C. wrote:
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>>>On Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:08:57 +0200, Martin wrote:
>>>
>>>> Don't you know that in some British minds all Germans will forever be arrogant,
>>>>live exclusively on sauerkraut, wear lederhosen, get up at dawn to get the best
>>>>place beside the hotel pool, goose step, speak with funny accents and click
>>>>their heels when introduced to strangers?
>>>
>>>With the exception of the nazi-like behaviour, this is exactly the
>>>stereotype that Austrians have of Germans as well. So maybe there's
>>>actually something to it?
>>
>>The goose stepping and heel clicking predates National Socialism. The Russians
>>still goose step.
>>
>>Do Austrians get their ideas about Germans from Basil Fawlty too?
>
>No, I thin they get them from the Germans. Let's face it , they have
>had a more intimate relationship with them than the Brits.
Speak for yourself! :o)
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Martin
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