Thin ice that, Alrik - very thin ice!
Your examples are (IMO!) not entirely true for Germany, nor are they generally true for the USA.
Cultural differences do exist - I do not deny that, but to generalise cultural traditions over entire nations - <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/question.gif" alt="" />. Especially for nations that developped as a mixture from various cultures and historic influences this is simplifying it too much. And such simplifications are the field where prejudices grow - again, IMHO.
Your intent is a noble one, Alrik - I presume. But, this is not the way to foster understanding.
Do I know a better one? - ...
Tolerance maybe - let's not cement the differences by pointing fingers and taking names - let's tolerate and respect them as individual, and alternative, views of the world.
