How do Germans feel about tourists attempting to speak Deutsch?

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Alwin E

Delighted. We'll feel delighted. Don't hesitate to try out your bisschen Deutsch, die Leute werden Dich lieben. Take that for granted. See: My English is far from perfect, but I'm posting a message on diesem Nachrichtenbrett at Yahoo Amerika. Would I do this if I were shy, or sort of? Bestimmt nicht! Just give up on your inhibitons, and try out yourself. You can't lose, you can only win.

bmwdriver11

In my experience, they prefer you to try in German to start. Then they will likely answer you in much better English, and you can then continue the conversation in English.

Redneckgirl

I'm German and speak English fluently. However, I would very much appreciate if an American tried to speak German!! I would really recommend: go ahead and give it a try! If you get lost at some point you can still ask if the German speaks any English and if you could continue the conversation in English. But first try, and describe things. I think it's always better to at least try! Have a nice trip!!

leihulus

they"ll love it. i am German and i know, we Germans like to speak different languages so we certainly love it, if others do too. from what i read of your German, you're doing very well. and you'll see, that a lot "is coming back" in just speaking, listening....i lived in Portugal for 20 years and learned the language....and now living in the states i for sure approves my school English....so go ahead and have fun, learn and grow!

fliege52000

You are good in this language already.... Great.
Don't be shy, nobody is perfect and also nobody can speak all the languages. If you try to speak German in Germany people help you don't worry and also most the German people speaking English, so you get help anytime and anywhere. I'm here in Germany (US Army) some Americans trying to talk I see that every single day and the German's are very friendly and trying to help all the time.
So enjoy your trip in Germany and have good time.

elfgarden7

they are very nice about you speaking German and will even try to help you if possible. good luck.

Cheshire Cat

we love and we appreciate it .don't be shy

tru212reno

i always told when i was in germany by an ex that the german people are more greatly appreciated when you attempted to speak their language. they may giggle but they will know that you are american. if you try to just speak english without the attempt of speakin german some will play the i dont understand game

christy

i lived there and most the time i didnt try i just said do u speak english in german or i dont speek deutsh in german too
yea a lot of times they dont leave u alone mainly cuz they dont understand but makes sense cuz i never understood them.

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