I decided I was not going to let doctor's appointments or German school get in the way of exercising anymore and therefore would be squeezing a run in today. Dilemma; I would need to commit a necessary cultural FFP. And it didn't go unnoticed!
As I walked around in my sport clothes, running shoes and cap, I received one of many, "du siehst sehr sportlich heute" (you look very sporty today) I even got a big laugh when one of my classmates acted like he had forgotten something in his car, ran back outside, then returned to class sporting a ball cap and greeting us with a good ole' American "Morning".
Even though this was my typical outfit many days a week in Alabama, due to a mid-morning run or a tennis match, (Heck, we would even all meet in our sweaty clothes and baseball caps at a local restaurant for a quick lunch after our sports), you just don't see it where I live in Germany unless someone is actually going to 'do' sports.
There are many cultures differences between Germany and America that I am learning, understanding and try to respect. It doesn't mean either are right or wrong...just different based on many factors. Since moving here in Germany, I have tried to follow this unwritten fashion 'norm' ...until today. I found that it brought me a day full of laughter, and some astonishment (see tomorrow's post about my quant run) Goes to show that sometimes in life a Fashion Faux Pas can bring rewards.
Hey Kirstin, I am testing my post to see if it goes through to you. Is this a FauxPas too?
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