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Originally Posted by Orruar
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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.
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The point I was trying to put forth is that you need to be from the country to be considered that nationality.
But to answer your question directly - I never said that you have to live in germany or speak german to be influenced by their values. However, if you were born and raised in America, it rarely matters what values your parents attempt to impart on you. Since you are surrounded by American culture, you grow up knowing American culture.
Your family might have some traditions from their past, but overall, you cannot transfer culture without living in an area or a nation that shares those cultures.