"A YouGov survey for the language learning app Babbel found that 59% of Germans perceive a harsher tone in public interactions compared to five years ago, while 85% consider themselves courteous."
"Older respondents, particularly from the Boomer generation, are more critical of declining manners, with 65% reporting a decrease, compared to only 39% among younger participants."
"Traffic was identified as the main hotspot for rudeness, with 61% of respondents citing it, while only 15% viewed the workplace as particularly unfriendly."
A significant portion of Germans feel that public manners have worsened over the past five years, despite 85% considering themselves polite. A YouGov survey indicates that 59% perceive a harsher tone in everyday interactions. Older generations, particularly Boomers, are more critical, with 65% noting a decline in manners. Regional differences exist, with Hamburg residents viewing their city as the most polite. Traffic is seen as the primary area of rudeness, while the workplace is less frequently cited as unfriendly.
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