Comment by dfnly on 19/07/2021 at 10:53 UTC

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View submission: Do you think that sometimes discrimination based on nationality (especially discriminating Eastern Europeans) in Germany is more socially acceptable than racism?

I have lived as a minority most of my life. I have a little understanding of what it is like, although I am not claiming to know or understand your pain. We are at 2 different places in life. I have had my career and loved it. A large part of it was spent interpreting for those that couldn't speak the native language. I never judged them for not having learned the language, most people have their reasons, but I could see how hard it made things for them. Now I am experiencing it myself. It is hard. And while I did not judge those people, I knew a lot of people who did. We cannot control how others feel or what they think. We can only control ourselves. So I am trying to learn the language and someday I hope to be able to see the surprise in people's eyes when I do.

May I ask if you are planning on staying in Germany long term? It is none of my business. I am just curious. As I said earlier I wish you well in your endeavors with a life full of happiness. Good luck.

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