Although not necessarily in that order.
Germans are notorious pessimists, as you know. And they’re always bitching and moaning, especially when they don’t have anything to bitch and moan about. Take this latest Gallup survey, for instance:
“The 4 in 10 Germans who rated their lives highly enough to be considered “thriving” throughout 2011 was lower than in 2010.”
That could have been a whole lot worse, though. I’ve been living here so long that the first time I read that sentence I swear I was sure it read
“The 4 in 10 Germans who rated their lives highly enough to be considered “LIVING” throughout 2011 was lower than in 2010.”
Come on Germany, you’re giving me a complex. Go out there and live a little already!
In addition, the percentage of Germans who are “suffering” ticked up slightly in the fourth quarter of 2011, amid escalating economic turmoil in the eurozone.
Observing Hermann 
Their sample was taken in Berlin, wasn’t it?
Strange nobody asked me – I would have fitted the bill perfectly. And I´ve only been German for 3 months now!:)
They live, they breathe, they move, that´s the main thriving, directly to the doctor´s office.
So true. I am showing this to my wife right now.
Hey Hermann,
Can I repost this article of yours in the Guests section of my blog? It will contain several links back to your blog, just like the guest post from Heidi Hefeweizen:
http://ohgodmywifeisgerman.com/
You bet!