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Bottom line difference between US and Germany

American society considers you to be basically a good person, but a little bit stupid.
German socient conseiders you to be basically a smart person, but a little bit evil.

Posted on April 15, 2006Author Categories wanderingLeave a comment on Bottom line difference between US and Germany

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