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Originally Posted by Zadrian
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Honestly, if a person, doesn't know, hasn't been, hasn't seen or can't speak German/Germany (or whatever nationality they claim to be) then it is nearly impossible for any cultural factors to take hold. From the sound of what Slathar said, she was implying that her work ethic is inherited genetically (which is silly).
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Why would you need to speak German or live in Germany in order to be influenced by German culture? Much of the way you think is greatly influenced by your parents and family, pretty much anyone you spend much time with. If those people are from Germany, or the people they acquired their culture from where German, then they could be born in Nebraska, speaking only English, and still greatly influenced by German values.