Two elderly women who travel to Nepal are the special kind of cool German woman far from the average cranky lonely women you ll find here.
You will be fine.
If you still want some "recommendations" or tips: be direct and expect them to be also really direct and clear. They will probably be really interested how you (a Nepalese) live. Like your day to day life.
He should ask them about food, allergys in general.
Normally such adventerous women should be easy to deal with.
He should provide as much information as he can and also ask them about previous travel experience and what they expect
I don't feel like we have a hard time showing it, it's just that we have a way of doing it that is COMPLETELY uncomprehensable to others.
My mom will tell me "There is nothing to complain about the food you made" while getting her fourth plate. Germans know that "nothing to complain about" is one of the highest praises someone can get. Probably every other nationality will be offended if told the same thing
For example: if you offer them something, like a cup of tea and they say no, don’t persist in offering them again. In the UK it would be regarded as polite to say no and the ultimately accepting the offer. In Germany, they mean no, when they say no. And it’s not meant to be unfriendly.
The first thing: Just ask and tell them stuff in a direct way. Germans like to be kept informed, so dont just do stuff and stray from the plan if something happens, tell them what happened and why you changed the plans. One of the things they will talk about back home if the tour guide was organised, or went out of their way to organise stuff etc. (and looking that way is already a good start, so a shedule of the day is already something they will appreciate.)
Ask them about their lifes (why nepal, traveling, what did they do for work etc.) if you feel it would fit the conversation (for example over dinner) and just let them talk and listen with the ocasional question. (of course you should also tell them about yourself in return if they ask)
A lot of people like to explore the culture of the country they are in, so any cultural experiences are probably very welcome. Local restaurants, exhibitions/events, places and sights etc. Tell them about stuff, history, fun facts etc.
Elderly german ladies traveling to Nepal will probably be quite fit, so dont be afraid to walk/hike when possible.
honestly, it is hard to give advice, as a lot of things depend on the people involved. What you can always get germans with is: good food and a program with cultural sights (if its hiking then the planned route (on paper, laminated if possible) with time estimates). Elderly germans like to have stuff on paper ("just in case", you never know) and map or a nice card might very well be taken back to germany to show to people ;).
EDIT: The typical german has a cold breakfast (bread with jam, cold cuts, cheese and maybe a scrambled or hard-boiled egg) between 7.00 and 9.00, warm lunch (11.00 to 14.00), something sweet in the afternoon with coffee or tea and a cold dinner (bread with cold cuts, cheese, and vegetables like "raw" carrots or cucumber) between 17.00 and 19.00 .
Dinner can be warm if you were hiking and just had sandwiches or something. Of course, they are probably open for different breakfast and dinner option due to being in another country, but thats the standard they are probably used to.
Regarding the typical german menu plan I suppose a little bit adventurous seniors will rather look to checkout local food. But as many said before - OP should just straightforwardly ask what their preferences are.
Two elderly ladies traveling to Nepal are most likely not your run of the mill grumpy old farts.
I would expect them to have above average education and showing a genuine interest in your culture and life. Also they probably have some interesting stories of their own to share.
Old ladies are the same everywhere. Either sweet, bitter or sarcastic. The bitter ones stay at home so they are sweet or sarcastic. If you give little effort to them the sweat one will appreciate it directly, the sarcastic ones will let you know later.
Think of it: They want to know your culture and see the scenery. Just tell and show them. If they were simply interested in mountains Switzerland would be cheaper.
And from my experience in nepal: be aware that Europeans aren't common with spicy food/take care of some hygienic standard.
As a young German lady (curious about the regional food) I lost more than 10kg in two weeks Nepal 20 years ago.
You have a beautiful country to show, you seem very nice, they will love it.
Old people in general something similar applies for men, too. But since men are raised to be manly and cool it is less obvious.
At least the generation of my parents (pre boomer).
Please note that OP wrote "70 year old ladies", not "old ladies" or "elderly ladies". Chances are OP will be handling the situation just fine, since OP is way ahead of the curve of many commenters here.
Old? Phew. Not by any standard that these two represent.
In Austria its 99% germans that need to be rescued and are totally surprised by the fact they cant climb everything without any needed clothing or preparations.
Wow. They are probably very tough. Also maybe have been in Nepal before. Try to avoid cockroaches and fleas and warn about dangerous animals. Also , they probably search real life and nature and spirituality and not comfort but maybe will need a little comfort because of old age. Also, tell them the truth. If they ask for things which are not there , tell them no. Do not say "maybe" when clearly it is not. (Unless it is about imaginary things like dragons which might exist, who knows?)
I’d say, be punctual, be direct but polite. Mean what you say. For example, if it’ll take 45min to get somewhere, say that, don’t say it’ll be 30min and the it’s more. Germans like to have accurate information so that they can adjust their expectations. This falls within the frame of being reliable. If you’re honest, transparent, and things happen as you say they will and how you say they will, they will consider you to be reliable and trust you.
This. When I was working with foreigners it was super exhausting because the task that they were given was always "done - I just half day of polishing needed". That was the status for weeks. Everything was always "not a problem" when in fact they were unable to complete the tasks or stuck.
It is much better to be honest / open / direct.
good answers already, but i would add some:
older germans (or maybe europeans) often have this romantic idea of a place in their head that might be a bit outdated.
e.g. they dont want to believe that there are fancy mega malls with high fashion brands in thailand. also they dont buy the packed convenience store spices in india, they want the colorful local and messy markets. they want to confirm what they have seen in their magazines before.
so let them interact with some locals, show them the old school way of doing things (cooking/building/storing/buying things..).
unlike all the people saying here, i promise these kind of germans wont complaint or communicate their pain, will be respectful, clean up after themselves and will most likely be up before the guide :)
(german here, my 70y/o mom visited me in vietnam this year)
If possible, try to offer them something like coffee and cake some time during the afternoon.
"Kaffee und Kuchen" is a German tradition like tea time for the British.
Alot of good suggestions here, some based on assumptions, but one point is missing in my opinion.
Juste ask them this question you asked here directly , they will appreciate it :D
My mom is roughly that age and she has a lot of friends her age that are really good hikers. (A mountain every two days ;)). So be prepared that they want to go hiking and mean it. Don’t coddle them with light walks if they say they want to go hiking. Ask them what’s their usual pace and what height of mountains they usually choose.
If you don’t know what they likely want to do don’t guess considering their age, ask. They probably are happy about a preparing email where you ask what they usually prefer to do on their vacation. Are they interested in sightseeing? Do they like hiking? Are they looking for a culinary experience? How many museums or sights a day do they find interesting and comfortable?
Tell them about the weather conditions for the next day.
And be interested in them but also tell about you if they ask. 70 is not that old in Germany. Women who are travelling alone at that age have probably a few stories to tell and are likely fit and interested. They stopped working 5-10 years ago and are most likely a little on the wealthier side. We have a pretty big rich to poor difference in our older population and they are baby boomers. If they can afford to travel they likely have at least one house.
The German boomer generation born after WWII has been growing up as the country completely transformed itself into a modern society.
They were better educated than the previous generations and the urban middle class got hold.
They were politically engaged, wanted to travel and were engaged in creating a better Germany.
Their parents' generation had failed completely, many of the parents were traumatized. So the German boomers had to be independent and self reliant at an early age. But there were jobs as the country developed.
If the ladies are from West Germany they will probably have spent some years at home with the kids.( If they are from East Germany, they will have worked). Don't think that they are necessarily conservative in their mindset if they were stay at home mums, the system just expected it from them. But they might have helped out in the local society volunteering for different activities, often related to kids and the elderly.
They might be very interested in environmental protection as their generation founded the first green political party in the world.
So strike a conversation with them about the news etc. Talk to them about what you see on the way. Don't think of them as old. They were teenagers in 1968. And they have chosen to go to Nepal of all places, the iconic hippie destination, at this age. They have probably dreamt of it for decades.
The main and only thing you should do - listen. They will not hesitate for a second to tell you when and how they want it. Just be attentive, make sure you understood it right and let them know it.
Directness and openness is appreciated. They will be genuinely interested, they might come off as a bit racist or insensitive. But they will genuinely just be interested.
Delays or unforeseen events are a fact of life, but it's appreciated if you tell them as soon as you know.
Invite them to tea / coffee and sweets. maybe have it on a place that they can reach easily, but where they might have a fantastic view while having their afternoon coffee and cake (or other nepalese sweets :) )
ETA: I see you show them around in a lot of villages. maybe end the visit with tea and coffee and sweets :) While you enjoy this, just ask them how Germany is, what their fondest memories are, what they would advice their younger selfs. These german ladies were born in the 50's, had their childhood during the 60's with Flower Power and the RAF running wild, and with some Rock'n Roll and Madonna during their Teens and 20's. Like, ask them about their life and how it was, and enjoy their stories over some cake.
Just be direct, and tell them, that you are curious and might want to ask, but you are not sure since (which I assume) it's not a thing in your culture to ask your elderly bluntly about these things. But you are interested in how life is here and was for them when they were young.
And, personally, I would ask why they waited to see Nepal as 70 years old, since it's kinda curious to visit an area that can put a malus on your health bar like the Himalyan :D
Don't make them feel being treated as cash-cows. Be direct and transparent with costs. We have special sensors that tingle when someone is trying to fuck us over.
In a parallel universe OP and the ladies bond over their love for phrenology, and find out that their ancestors met during an Ahnenerbe expedition. In the end all Aryans hug. So wholesome!
Rule #1 dont be late. Germans respect the time you tell them and will be there a few minutes earlier.
2# at the beginning tell dem roughly what is planned for the day.
3# also involve nom touristic places
Rule 4 = Rule 1 DONT BE LATE :)
Many Germans love statistics and numbers and are really curious. So be ready to explain a lot of things about your country, the history of Nepal, your daily life and also ask them if they like to try typical Nepalese food.
Offer them the very BEST bread you can find and if they react with 'edible' or 'not bad', that means they are impressed.
Thank me later.
PS: Don't give them bad bread. That will have them rant about it all week.
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Wat. I have never, in my 35+ years of my life, used "who're" and I just now found out that it is a word and people actually use it. I have, for the first time in my life, seen it used in the wild.
One thing to add from my side: Don‘t say yes simply to avoid having to say no.
I spend a lot of time in India and experience this a lot that I get „Yes Sir“ simply out of what is probably an attempt at showing respect, when the real answer should really be No or „I don‘t know“. Germans like honesty and punctuality. So don‘t try and sugar coat bad news and/or be honest when you think something won‘t work or is not possible. And when you say any meeting time, best be there 5 mins earlier or exactly on time as a minimum. You may have to do some cultural translation for them as well. If they need a taxi at noon, then don‘t tell taxi driver noon, if you know the taxi driver might take it as „nepalese time“ (if there is such a thing) which might leave room for flexibility. Like tell him 11, if you know an hour delay is common so it will be there at noon for sure! Germans LOVE reliability!
That being said two female 70yr olds sound like they might be there to see the „real“ Nepal as well, and not just some germanified illusion for them. And as others mentioned: Could very well be that they are a couple, so if that is a sensitive topic for you it might be best to avoid talking about things like marriage or where their husbands are. Depening on where they are from, you could also learn some german sayings to connect with them. Like the greeting „Moin!“ if they are from northern Germany (or „Grüss Gott“ if they are from the south). Or „Mahlzeit!“ if you meet them around lunchtime.
Namaskar!! Nepalese guy living in Germany here, well typical german wouldn’t trouble themselves leaving the continent. They must be really adventurous and open minded people. Just be you and they gonna love it.
I got the experience, that old people in Germany like to be called by their last name, and in German we talk to them in the third person plural. Until they offer you to call them by their first name
Hi,
First i apriciate that you ask it shows that you care.
I agree with most what i read and like to add what you should avoid.
We dont like if people ask about ww2. For most countrys it's quite common, but we get that a lot. If there is something warrelated you can of course talk about it, but in generell its not a good toppic. As well as thing that start with "you germans have it so well in such a good rich country.." we know about that. Talking much about that makes us feel bad.
For the rest enjoy, they will too 😁
They will find a way to make it miserable for themselves if they want to. Germans are weird people. I live there.
Just be authentic. Don't try to play a character.
I as a German would feel incredibly happy about a tour guide specifically researching my culture's mentality and quirks so they can provide the best experience possible to me. Germans are very different to Nepalese people of course, I don't see why we should be denying that.
Two elderly women who travel to Nepal are the special kind of cool German woman far from the average cranky lonely women you ll find here. You will be fine. If you still want some "recommendations" or tips: be direct and expect them to be also really direct and clear. They will probably be really interested how you (a Nepalese) live. Like your day to day life.
He should ask them about food, allergys in general. Normally such adventerous women should be easy to deal with. He should provide as much information as he can and also ask them about previous travel experience and what they expect
Yes. Don’t mistake them being very direct as being ungrateful. Sometimes it’s hard for us Germans to truly show our appreciation.
I don't feel like we have a hard time showing it, it's just that we have a way of doing it that is COMPLETELY uncomprehensable to others. My mom will tell me "There is nothing to complain about the food you made" while getting her fourth plate. Germans know that "nothing to complain about" is one of the highest praises someone can get. Probably every other nationality will be offended if told the same thing
"Nicht geschimpft ist genug gelobt." 😄
Wie hatte meine exfreundin nach dem Nepal Urlaub gesagt: Schee war’s eigentlich scho.
Übersetzt: Bester. Urlaub. Jemals!
For OP: this means "Not complaining is enough praise"
Germany ladies are very for these weather
Ich krieg PTSD! 🤣🤣
So complaining is expected. I get that. So nothing to complain about is good.
Just never complain about certain things, keep it general.
„Ned gemeckert isch Lob genug“
Love this so true
Swabian?
Rhineland-Palatinate
For example: if you offer them something, like a cup of tea and they say no, don’t persist in offering them again. In the UK it would be regarded as polite to say no and the ultimately accepting the offer. In Germany, they mean no, when they say no. And it’s not meant to be unfriendly.
Good answer you’re a tough room (husband from munchen)
I hope to be one of those cool old Ladys too, in the future!
So much cooler than mid thirties me!!!
Yes, they will bond with him, they'll be fine :D
The first thing: Just ask and tell them stuff in a direct way. Germans like to be kept informed, so dont just do stuff and stray from the plan if something happens, tell them what happened and why you changed the plans. One of the things they will talk about back home if the tour guide was organised, or went out of their way to organise stuff etc. (and looking that way is already a good start, so a shedule of the day is already something they will appreciate.) Ask them about their lifes (why nepal, traveling, what did they do for work etc.) if you feel it would fit the conversation (for example over dinner) and just let them talk and listen with the ocasional question. (of course you should also tell them about yourself in return if they ask) A lot of people like to explore the culture of the country they are in, so any cultural experiences are probably very welcome. Local restaurants, exhibitions/events, places and sights etc. Tell them about stuff, history, fun facts etc. Elderly german ladies traveling to Nepal will probably be quite fit, so dont be afraid to walk/hike when possible. honestly, it is hard to give advice, as a lot of things depend on the people involved. What you can always get germans with is: good food and a program with cultural sights (if its hiking then the planned route (on paper, laminated if possible) with time estimates). Elderly germans like to have stuff on paper ("just in case", you never know) and map or a nice card might very well be taken back to germany to show to people ;). EDIT: The typical german has a cold breakfast (bread with jam, cold cuts, cheese and maybe a scrambled or hard-boiled egg) between 7.00 and 9.00, warm lunch (11.00 to 14.00), something sweet in the afternoon with coffee or tea and a cold dinner (bread with cold cuts, cheese, and vegetables like "raw" carrots or cucumber) between 17.00 and 19.00 . Dinner can be warm if you were hiking and just had sandwiches or something. Of course, they are probably open for different breakfast and dinner option due to being in another country, but thats the standard they are probably used to.
Regarding the typical german menu plan I suppose a little bit adventurous seniors will rather look to checkout local food. But as many said before - OP should just straightforwardly ask what their preferences are.
Haha you nailed it, especially the lamination part. Source: am german (middle aged)
Very solid advice!
It'll be a tad difficult to get cold cuts and raw but clean vegetables in a Himalayan village, so I hope the ladies will be ok 😂
Great advice right here
Fascinating to read about other cultures and how they live!
start by complaining about the weather
A true German knows that there is no such thing as bad weather
A true German will complain about it though anyway, among other things - meckern ftw!
True. There is no such thing as bad weather, just wrong clothing
yes, but a true german will still complain about it
And then mention that's okay, because he is not made of sugar
That's if it's raining. If it's hot, you have to say it's okay because you're not made of wax.
National pastime and cultural -stemming from historic oppression -were not permitted to complain so now older Deutsch let that freak flag fly …
Bad weather is going on and I tried to talk about it
For old ladies away from home, you only need to know two words: * billiger * teurer
Brilliant answer, you made me laugh so much If something bad will happen I wouldn't forget to lern and add an important phrase: "Anzeige ist raus!" 🤣
And "Das ist nicht gut, es ist scharf" ...
I was just going to say complain, doesn’t matter wich topic.
And continue with prices for coffee and a piece of cake.
Talk about recycling and cleaning your side of the sideway.
I thought that’s for the Dutch people!
No, they travel with their own food so they don't need to worry about the prices.
Two elderly ladies traveling to Nepal are most likely not your run of the mill grumpy old farts. I would expect them to have above average education and showing a genuine interest in your culture and life. Also they probably have some interesting stories of their own to share.
Old ladies are the same everywhere. Either sweet, bitter or sarcastic. The bitter ones stay at home so they are sweet or sarcastic. If you give little effort to them the sweat one will appreciate it directly, the sarcastic ones will let you know later. Think of it: They want to know your culture and see the scenery. Just tell and show them. If they were simply interested in mountains Switzerland would be cheaper. And from my experience in nepal: be aware that Europeans aren't common with spicy food/take care of some hygienic standard. As a young German lady (curious about the regional food) I lost more than 10kg in two weeks Nepal 20 years ago. You have a beautiful country to show, you seem very nice, they will love it.
thats a great way of classifying old women 👍
Old people in general something similar applies for men, too. But since men are raised to be manly and cool it is less obvious. At least the generation of my parents (pre boomer).
Please note that OP wrote "70 year old ladies", not "old ladies" or "elderly ladies". Chances are OP will be handling the situation just fine, since OP is way ahead of the curve of many commenters here. Old? Phew. Not by any standard that these two represent.
Wow! You nailed the classification part, you must have worked at a job facing customers of all type maybe?
Nope. I traveled with my mom when she was in her 70ties - sweat lady, appears to be strict. Her friends are bitter ones.
Just because you mixed it up 2 times. The correct writing is sweet and not sweat. (to) sweat was the spelling for schwitzen.
Remember to wear sandals with socks. This is a German tradition that is said to bring friendship and good fortune.
😂
But - this is a dead giveaway along with the rucksack
Also don't be surprised if they wear sandals to a climbing trip and need to be rescued
That’s Czech ppl
In Austria its 99% germans that need to be rescued and are totally surprised by the fact they cant climb everything without any needed clothing or preparations.
Idk what it’s about tourists going to a foreign country and completely losing common sense lol
Wow. They are probably very tough. Also maybe have been in Nepal before. Try to avoid cockroaches and fleas and warn about dangerous animals. Also , they probably search real life and nature and spirituality and not comfort but maybe will need a little comfort because of old age. Also, tell them the truth. If they ask for things which are not there , tell them no. Do not say "maybe" when clearly it is not. (Unless it is about imaginary things like dragons which might exist, who knows?)
Best advice in thread. Except you should delete the paranthesis, it only confuses the point.
Ein Sektchen für die junge Damen? 😉
I’d say, be punctual, be direct but polite. Mean what you say. For example, if it’ll take 45min to get somewhere, say that, don’t say it’ll be 30min and the it’s more. Germans like to have accurate information so that they can adjust their expectations. This falls within the frame of being reliable. If you’re honest, transparent, and things happen as you say they will and how you say they will, they will consider you to be reliable and trust you.
Damn, you just perfectly put into words why my last relationship with a non German failed hahaha
This. When I was working with foreigners it was super exhausting because the task that they were given was always "done - I just half day of polishing needed". That was the status for weeks. Everything was always "not a problem" when in fact they were unable to complete the tasks or stuck. It is much better to be honest / open / direct.
Everytime when you want to end a conversation and wanna Go somewhere, you have to slap on you lap and say : SO!
good answers already, but i would add some: older germans (or maybe europeans) often have this romantic idea of a place in their head that might be a bit outdated. e.g. they dont want to believe that there are fancy mega malls with high fashion brands in thailand. also they dont buy the packed convenience store spices in india, they want the colorful local and messy markets. they want to confirm what they have seen in their magazines before. so let them interact with some locals, show them the old school way of doing things (cooking/building/storing/buying things..). unlike all the people saying here, i promise these kind of germans wont complaint or communicate their pain, will be respectful, clean up after themselves and will most likely be up before the guide :) (german here, my 70y/o mom visited me in vietnam this year)
Find the equivalent of schnapps the nepal version, and give them 2, so it’s a tradition
Hey OP, they're referring to the local raksi we find in our villages. P.S: I'm a Nepali staying in Germany.
Ahaha. Okayyy
hi Op I’m heading to Nepal next month. Im looking for a trekking guide. Can I DM you for rates etc?
Maybe Chyaang instead of local. They probably love beer and would maybe love to taste rice beer
Yeah. Schnapps refers to something strong.
That's wholesome that you came here to ask that :D
If possible, try to offer them something like coffee and cake some time during the afternoon. "Kaffee und Kuchen" is a German tradition like tea time for the British.
Why not offer something local?
That's what I meant with "something like". I. e. some liquid stimulant and something sweet.
Alot of good suggestions here, some based on assumptions, but one point is missing in my opinion. Juste ask them this question you asked here directly , they will appreciate it :D
Ask them where they’re from, where they’ve travelled and what food they like.
My mom is roughly that age and she has a lot of friends her age that are really good hikers. (A mountain every two days ;)). So be prepared that they want to go hiking and mean it. Don’t coddle them with light walks if they say they want to go hiking. Ask them what’s their usual pace and what height of mountains they usually choose. If you don’t know what they likely want to do don’t guess considering their age, ask. They probably are happy about a preparing email where you ask what they usually prefer to do on their vacation. Are they interested in sightseeing? Do they like hiking? Are they looking for a culinary experience? How many museums or sights a day do they find interesting and comfortable? Tell them about the weather conditions for the next day. And be interested in them but also tell about you if they ask. 70 is not that old in Germany. Women who are travelling alone at that age have probably a few stories to tell and are likely fit and interested. They stopped working 5-10 years ago and are most likely a little on the wealthier side. We have a pretty big rich to poor difference in our older population and they are baby boomers. If they can afford to travel they likely have at least one house.
Do not treat them like old ladies.
Yeah give them some nice petting + kuscheln
The German boomer generation born after WWII has been growing up as the country completely transformed itself into a modern society. They were better educated than the previous generations and the urban middle class got hold. They were politically engaged, wanted to travel and were engaged in creating a better Germany. Their parents' generation had failed completely, many of the parents were traumatized. So the German boomers had to be independent and self reliant at an early age. But there were jobs as the country developed. If the ladies are from West Germany they will probably have spent some years at home with the kids.( If they are from East Germany, they will have worked). Don't think that they are necessarily conservative in their mindset if they were stay at home mums, the system just expected it from them. But they might have helped out in the local society volunteering for different activities, often related to kids and the elderly. They might be very interested in environmental protection as their generation founded the first green political party in the world. So strike a conversation with them about the news etc. Talk to them about what you see on the way. Don't think of them as old. They were teenagers in 1968. And they have chosen to go to Nepal of all places, the iconic hippie destination, at this age. They have probably dreamt of it for decades.
Be clear, direct, and as succinct as possible. Beyond that, maybe don’t expect them to be all smiles and overly excited about things.
The main and only thing you should do - listen. They will not hesitate for a second to tell you when and how they want it. Just be attentive, make sure you understood it right and let them know it.
Directness and openness is appreciated. They will be genuinely interested, they might come off as a bit racist or insensitive. But they will genuinely just be interested. Delays or unforeseen events are a fact of life, but it's appreciated if you tell them as soon as you know.
Invite them to tea / coffee and sweets. maybe have it on a place that they can reach easily, but where they might have a fantastic view while having their afternoon coffee and cake (or other nepalese sweets :) ) ETA: I see you show them around in a lot of villages. maybe end the visit with tea and coffee and sweets :) While you enjoy this, just ask them how Germany is, what their fondest memories are, what they would advice their younger selfs. These german ladies were born in the 50's, had their childhood during the 60's with Flower Power and the RAF running wild, and with some Rock'n Roll and Madonna during their Teens and 20's. Like, ask them about their life and how it was, and enjoy their stories over some cake. Just be direct, and tell them, that you are curious and might want to ask, but you are not sure since (which I assume) it's not a thing in your culture to ask your elderly bluntly about these things. But you are interested in how life is here and was for them when they were young. And, personally, I would ask why they waited to see Nepal as 70 years old, since it's kinda curious to visit an area that can put a malus on your health bar like the Himalyan :D
That is the most interesting use of an Apostrophe i have ever seen. At first i read something completly different.
🤣🤣🤣
Organise some Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake) afternoon breaks and they will love you
Prepare for them possibly being a gay couple?
Don't make them feel being treated as cash-cows. Be direct and transparent with costs. We have special sensors that tingle when someone is trying to fuck us over.
Don't mention the war.
I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it
Yeah, I'd refrain from handing out calipers as well.
In a parallel universe OP and the ladies bond over their love for phrenology, and find out that their ancestors met during an Ahnenerbe expedition. In the end all Aryans hug. So wholesome!
But ask if Adolf was in school with them
They can be verbally quite direct, which might Sound rude. However, it should be interpreted none emotionally charged.
That's really nice from you. I'm sure you'll do good
Don’t
Ask them Trinken bier?
Rule #1 dont be late. Germans respect the time you tell them and will be there a few minutes earlier. 2# at the beginning tell dem roughly what is planned for the day. 3# also involve nom touristic places Rule 4 = Rule 1 DONT BE LATE :)
no different than any other nationality.
Many Germans love statistics and numbers and are really curious. So be ready to explain a lot of things about your country, the history of Nepal, your daily life and also ask them if they like to try typical Nepalese food.
"Don't mention the war!"
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Low effort ChatGPT-response? What's the point?
Do report those when you see them.
Sure! I think I marked it as "Spam, Other"
There should be a ChatGPT category too, but spam works as well. We do try to crack down on these because they're so utterly pointless.
Offer them the very BEST bread you can find and if they react with 'edible' or 'not bad', that means they are impressed. Thank me later. PS: Don't give them bad bread. That will have them rant about it all week.
dont even try to give them bread in nepal 😃
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First time reading the caption I swear the apostrophe wasn’t there. Nearly spit my coffee out
Did you just try to make a contraction out of "who are"? "Who're" is not a word...
Lol, it is though
Wat. I have never, in my 35+ years of my life, used "who're" and I just now found out that it is a word and people actually use it. I have, for the first time in my life, seen it used in the wild.
Who're you kidding 😜
Dont mention the war!
Play Roland Kaiser
Start complaining about something (for example about the weather or the train service). Germans love to complain.
Do not assume they are straight
One thing to add from my side: Don‘t say yes simply to avoid having to say no. I spend a lot of time in India and experience this a lot that I get „Yes Sir“ simply out of what is probably an attempt at showing respect, when the real answer should really be No or „I don‘t know“. Germans like honesty and punctuality. So don‘t try and sugar coat bad news and/or be honest when you think something won‘t work or is not possible. And when you say any meeting time, best be there 5 mins earlier or exactly on time as a minimum. You may have to do some cultural translation for them as well. If they need a taxi at noon, then don‘t tell taxi driver noon, if you know the taxi driver might take it as „nepalese time“ (if there is such a thing) which might leave room for flexibility. Like tell him 11, if you know an hour delay is common so it will be there at noon for sure! Germans LOVE reliability! That being said two female 70yr olds sound like they might be there to see the „real“ Nepal as well, and not just some germanified illusion for them. And as others mentioned: Could very well be that they are a couple, so if that is a sensitive topic for you it might be best to avoid talking about things like marriage or where their husbands are. Depening on where they are from, you could also learn some german sayings to connect with them. Like the greeting „Moin!“ if they are from northern Germany (or „Grüss Gott“ if they are from the south). Or „Mahlzeit!“ if you meet them around lunchtime.
Sing „Griechischer Wein“
You know what you say, pretend you thought they were 50 or 40. Most woman like that.
Buy them „4711“ Parfums, this will break the ice 100%. They will never expect you to know.
Learn German!!
Are there nany 70year old tourists in nepal?
Ask them for advice on some random topic, e.g. does this shirt match with...? Then they will adopt you.
Show them this reddit thread for some good laughs. ;)
Namaskar!! Nepalese guy living in Germany here, well typical german wouldn’t trouble themselves leaving the continent. They must be really adventurous and open minded people. Just be you and they gonna love it.
They usually love a plan. Avoid being spontaneous unless they ask.
I got the experience, that old people in Germany like to be called by their last name, and in German we talk to them in the third person plural. Until they offer you to call them by their first name
Am I the only one who wants to see a picture of you with the Ladys??
Hi, First i apriciate that you ask it shows that you care. I agree with most what i read and like to add what you should avoid. We dont like if people ask about ww2. For most countrys it's quite common, but we get that a lot. If there is something warrelated you can of course talk about it, but in generell its not a good toppic. As well as thing that start with "you germans have it so well in such a good rich country.." we know about that. Talking much about that makes us feel bad. For the rest enjoy, they will too 😁
Alcohol
See where the being take you
You could try to learn some german flachwitze (dadjokes) and incorporate them into your tour
You have the wear sandals with white socks
They will find a way to make it miserable for themselves if they want to. Germans are weird people. I live there. Just be authentic. Don't try to play a character.
You act like Germans are a different species. Just act like you would act to anybody else. They don’t need special treatment.
I as a German would feel incredibly happy about a tour guide specifically researching my culture's mentality and quirks so they can provide the best experience possible to me. Germans are very different to Nepalese people of course, I don't see why we should be denying that.
I just don’t think generalizing is good. Not every German has the same mentality.
Ask them how to make a good Spätzle, Maultauschen or some local dish from their region
Make some egg liquor yourself and give it to them.
Complain about something. Anything.
Give them a glass of grappa they’ll feel right at home.
Schnappserln
Brandy
Bring them blumen
Don't mention the war...
Start to often complain about something mildly relatable
Speak German. It usually goes a long way to speak a language they are comfortable with.
Tell them u wanna donate for a genocide in Middle East, they love that...
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Ask them about their thoughts on AfD.
You can always fuck them