Across the Atlantic
Deutschland
Germany
A little guide to celebrating like a local—German style. From traditional dances to party games and helpful phrases, this section will have you blending right in (or at least confidently trying!). Dances - The Walz Dance the fameous 1, 2, 3! With the link you can quickly learn the basics for the slow walz. There will be enough Germans to also explain what you need to do. Just don't step on each others toes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUS0NFak6vs - The Friesenrock (or Friesentanz) The dance is also called the "Royal's knod". It can be characterized with the theme less rules, but more spins. On YouTube we only found german tutorials. Just apply learning by doing and have fun. German Sayings - "Eselsbrücke" - literally a donkey bridge: a mental cue that helps you to remember something - "Wer rastet der rostet" - the one taking a break will rust soon - "Originale Nichtskönner" - someone incapable of performing anything well - "Das ist nicht das Gelbe vom Ei" - This is not the yellow from the egg. Not the best performance. - "Ich glaub dir brennt der Helm" - I believe your helmet is burning. You cannot believe what someone else is doing or saying.
United States
Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika
Easygoing, expressive, and made for fun. Dive into the dances, games, and phrases that define an American wedding party. Dances - West Coast Swing https://youtu.be/qM0bbXMYjd0?si=ljFzuRpT4HCDM4Gj - The Cupid Shuffle https://youtu.be/TxkVizHNfn8?si=1GHp1YlfaXKCg2Nb Games - Corn Hole https://youtu.be/3ByOwj4dlEg?si=KPuRgs4fAicYLpy1 Southern Sayings - "Y'all" - Can we just start with the most useful word the American South gave to the world? The word y’all is easier to say and more correct than “you guys” or “all of you”. And for an even more inclusive group of people, use the variation all y’all. - "Hold your horses" - Slow down/be patient - "You're barking up the wrong tree" - That person is misguided or mistaken - "Gimme some sugar" - Give me a kiss - "If it was a snake it would’ve bit me!" - When what you’re looking for is right in front of you.
