Discipline and Diligence: Classic German Virtues or Just a Stereotype?

Germans are always hard-working and disciplined. At least that's the widespread cliché. But is it true? Euromaxx reporter Josephine Günther wants to find out how hard-working Germans really are in everyday life. In doing so, she is confronted with her own conscience, her inner German, who is constantly reminding and correcting her. How industrious are Germans really in the end?
What do you think of discipline and diligence? Let us know in the comments!

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:41 At the gym: How long do good intentions last?
01:49 How much do Germans work?
03:00 Vacation preparations: Everything at the last minute?
03:44 How much do Germans work on vacation?
04:59 Outro

#Germany #GermanVirtues #Discipline
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CREDITS
Report: Josephine Günther, Shaheen Welling
Camera: Marco Borowski
Edit: Florian Mettke
Supervising Editor: Mirja Viehweger

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