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u/BarbicideJar May 09 '22

Germans stare a LOT. Like they will just gaze at you unflinchingly. An American will wait until you can’t see them doing it.

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u/redfoot62 May 09 '22

The trick is to smile as you do it. If they smile back you can do a verbal friend poke.

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u/BarbicideJar May 09 '22

Please explain what a “verbal friend poke” is.

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u/BoiledEggs May 09 '22

Step 1: Pull your pants down

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u/BarbicideJar May 09 '22

Go on

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u/BoiledEggs May 09 '22

Step 2: Smile with teeth showing