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I’m still, after all these years, astounded at how bad Germans are at basic negotiation with strangers

Train is packed

Family with a father with two huge bags comes through from the next carriage. He can’t go back (kids behind) or turn (doors too narrow)

But an impeccably dressed, obviously rich c. 70 year old guy coming the other way just stands there, blocks him. He needed to move c. 30cm, but didn’t think to do so. After the luggage guy gives him a stare he moves a fraction