Germanic Efficiency/Quotes
"This is basically a simplified German copy of the British Sten Gun. The Sten itself was pretty simple to begin with, but the Germans managed to simplify it even further."
—Ian McCollum, Forgotten Weapons video on MP3008
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Aversions
"One of the oft mentioned hallmarks of the German culture is its efficiency. After living here for 6 years, I think this is an illusion. The illusion is not malicious or even intended. It is just a misinterpretation. German society is based on planning and setting expectations. This gives an air of efficiency and proper running of things, but that is only true for actions that have been expected for. —Andrew Couch, German Efficiency is an Illusion
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"Germans are known for their efficiency. —Laurel Robbins, "Those Efficient Germans? An Expat Looks at German Efficiency", Monkeys and Mountains
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