Crouching Tiger and Turtle, Germany

Residents of Duisburg are “people of the Rhine River”, and their national character is slightly different from the rest of Germany. However, there are still some similarities between residents of Duisburg and “typical” Germans. For example, they are also always ready to help, patient, and somewhat reserved. At the same time, they do not follow the rules as strict as, for example, in Magdeburg, Rostock, or Kiel. Duisburg residents are also not as loud as residents of Bavaria. They think first, but if they genuinely like something they prefer action over thinking.

Merry and trouble-free, lively and friendly – this is how foreigners usually describe local people. Duisburg natives are ready to talk on every theme. It is hard to define themes that are taboo in the region. Local people are liberal and tolerant, but they are ready to stand for their beliefs and argue until the end. Without a doubt, family is the main treasure in the life of any local. Here they are driven by the collectivist principles that do not coincide with the German individualism. Residents of Duisburg prefer relaxed style in clothes. They will never put on a suit in order to take a stroll in the city or go to work. Smart casual is a widely accepted office style.
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