Video Summary

1. People from various countries like Afghanistan, Iran, Sudan, Gabon, and Syria have left their homelands to start a new life in Europe.
2. The video explores what these individuals find surprising in their new homes in Germany and France.
3. A 21-year-old Syrian named Eines Navi is amazed that in Germany, families often don't eat together and must schedule meals even when they want to dine as a family. In Syria, it was customary for everyone to wait until everyone was seated before eating.
4. A 21-year-old Iranian from Berlin, who goes unnamed, is puzzled by the frequent tradition of bringing cakes for various occasions in Germany, such as vacations, birthdays, or just because.
5. In the Sudanese community, a 28-year-old named Mohammed is astonished to find familiar fruits and vegetables from Africa in Germany, learning about the concept of "bio" and the difference between organic and non-organic products.
6. In Paris, a 33-year-old from the Democratic Republic of Congo notices the abundance of restaurants and the Parisians' habit of dining out often, standing in lines to get a table, making him think they spend a significant portion of their income on restaurants.
7. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, there are only two occasions for elaborate meals, like a big family gathering or a birthday party, which contrasts with the frequent restaurant outings in Paris.
8. A 20-year-old Afghan living in Germany for six years, pursuing a social assistant apprenticeship, is shocked by the monotonous life in a senior home he observed during his internship. In his culture, grandparents are cared for at home, and the experience was jarring for him.
9. These individuals come from diverse cultural backgrounds and share their observations on family life, food traditions, and daily routines in their new European homes.
10. The video highlights the cultural differences and surprises experienced by immigrants as they adapt to life in Germany and France.

What cultural differences between your culture(s) and the German culture are you already aware about?