hendrik

That’s a good question. I’d say be aware what you’re ignorant about. Most people are ignorant. They have strong opinions about one conflict in the Middle East while they simultaneously ignore ongoing genocides in Africa. And my question is, does it help anyone if we argue with relatives or on the internet? I’d say it’s alright to say I don’t take sides, it’s a shitty situation but not my field of expertise, so I don’t have an opinion.

It’s rarely a bad thing to be informed about things. And you always need information/education to make good decisions. Especially as a citizen in a democracy, it’s your duty to elect your leaders, so you better have some idea about who’s going to ruin the country and who’s going to make it better. But that doesn’t mean you have to know everything. And it also doesn’t mean you need to blast your opinion out there.

And it’s okay to be tired of US politics. Due to current circumstances. However, it shouldn’t be that way. We learn about history and politics (in school) for a good reason. We’re a part of the world and a part of what’s going on.

For using or not using loaded words? Generally, It’s easier to criticize some words than to write down a long and nuanced opinion. You literally don’t even need to read the attached article. And it’s emotionally more rewarding to pick on things than write a comment that you agree. Also politics is an easy target for arguments and strong opinions. Try the same with gardening or the life of Johan Sebastian Bach and you’ll see the same dynamics don’t apply to some other topics. Unless someone writes something obviously wrong facts, that’s going to be pointed out immediately.

Difficult descision. It’d be a different story if it were like 2 days. And you also take their money etc… Idk, maybe talk to your son? See if it’s just some random idea of if he’d be really unhappy if you didn’t? Maybe there’s more to the story. Maybe you can find some alternative and do something for one day in an amusement park with the whole group if he just wants some/any activity with everyone.

Stimmt, da habe ich wohl ein großes ‘Aber’ ausgelassen. Habe das mal ergänzt, Danke. Angeblich ist Deutsch ja auch nicht so ganz so leicht zu erlernen. Viele der anderen Sprachen aber wahrscheinlich ebenso wenig.

If you’re a nurse or some other skilled professional in some specific fields… We have kind of a labor shortage with some jobs here in Germany. I live in the city, should be okay for outsiders. I guess.

I’d recommend to visit a place before considering to move. See how the people act. And you’d need to learn the language to be able to take part in regular every day life. (Edit: And for most jobs.)