What is the most civilized country in the world?

The only person in the world who won't run a red light in the middle of the night is a German.

German religious revolutionary Martin Luther once said, "Even though I know that the whole world will be destroyed tomorrow, I still hope that Germany will plant my vines today." . This sentence fully shows the German spirit of hard work and perseverance. The national emblem of Germany is an eagle with a sharp mouth and claws. The eagle is characterized by bravery. Most bronze statues used for decoration in public places such as parks and stations in Germany are lions, horses and muscular men, and women are rarely used for publicity. This is a portrayal of the German national character. There are all kinds of races in the world, and their personality characteristics are also strange and varied. As a German nation with a population of more than 80 million, its character is also impossible to be consistent. Some Germans are deep, introverted and steady, while others are cheerful, generous and funny ... But over the years, they have been constantly influenced and shaped by German culture, which has made them develop some similar characteristics: practical, diligent, punctual, frugal and orderly.

Look at their hard work. Germans are very practical, and everything is honest and reliable. Take their buildings as an example. Although the style is not beautiful, it is unpretentious, neat and generous. Every material, such as glass, locks, hinges, buttons, switches, lampshades, curtains, clothes hangers, etc. , is firm and firm, even if it is extremely small. They would rather be heavy than sloppy. In Germany, every building, every piece of furniture and every piece of equipment seems to be planning for a century. Everything destroyed by war should be restored to its original state when it is repaired. This is not to be old-fashioned, but to show that things in Germany are solid and reliable and not easy to damage. Walking in villages and towns in Germany, beautiful garden villas can be seen everywhere. Germans have extremely high requirements for housing, and owning an independent house is the ideal of ordinary Germans' lifelong struggle. People work hard on weekdays, save money to build a house, and build a spacious, decent and comfortable house for themselves and future generations, which is regarded as a sign of a perfect and fulfilling life. Germans' hard-working spirit is not only reflected in employees, but also in senior officials and big entrepreneurs. German-style strict school and family education also determine that they are incompatible with the relaxed style. After observing Germany for a long time, an American teacher made such a comparison to children of virtue in his investigation report: on a sunny day after rain, an American girl will be attracted by the bright sunshine and play outside for a while before reading; And a little girl in Germany will go out to play after finishing her homework. Work first and then play. This is German education. People have the right to enjoy life only after hard work.

Look at their rules and disciplines. Where there are express provisions, Germans will consciously abide by them; Germans will never touch anything that is forbidden. In the eyes of some people, many times, Germans are almost inflexible, inflexible and even a little unreasonable. But when you think about it, this "inflexibility" is very beneficial. How can there be order without discipline? No rules, no decency? The German nation is a nation that pays attention to order. People who have been in contact with Germans or have visited Germany are deeply impressed. In Germany, everything from space, land and architecture to housewives going out shopping is arranged in advance. Signs to maintain order and prohibition boards can be seen everywhere. Everything has clear rules and requires people to strictly abide by them, and so on. For example, the business hours of shops are strictly regulated. Generally, shop assistants go to work at around 7: 00 a.m., clean doors and windows, sort out goods, open at 8: 00 a.m., close at 6: 00 p.m. and have no rest at noon. From 2 pm on Saturday, the shops are closed and closed on Sundays. This business hour must be strictly observed by all shops, and it is not allowed to operate beyond the time limit. Germany has strict traffic laws and regulations, and various road signs are clear and eye-catching. The blue road sign beside the expressway can be seen from a distance under the reflection of street lamps at night. The big blue letter U(U-Bahn) that marks the subway is hanging high in the air, and you can see it at a glance from 100 meters away. It is no exaggeration to say that for a foreigner, as long as he knows all kinds of traffic signs, he can travel all over Germany without speaking a word of German. These signs have become an important means of maintaining traffic order in Germany.

In addition, Germans attach great importance to cleanliness, not only keeping their small environment clean and tidy, but also attaching great importance to the cleanliness of the big environment. In Germany, everything is clean and tidy in parks, streets, theaters and other public places. Germans also attach great importance to clothing. Wear work clothes to work. Although you can dress casually when you come home from work, you will definitely dress neatly as long as there are guests visiting or going out for activities. When watching a drama or opera, women should wear long skirts, and men should wear formal clothes, at least dark clothes. This is especially true when attending social activities or formal banquets. Germans have diligent and tidy living habits. Most people sweep the courtyard at dawn, and the living room is orderly and spotless. German housewives are obsessed with cleanliness. After seeing her husband and children off in the morning, they put on their work clothes and started the most meaningful work of the day: cleaning the house. They will kneel on the ground and scrub every corner. Even if cleaners and gardeners are asked for help, housewives often work with their classes until the windows are spotless. Creating a warm, comfortable, beautiful and clean home is the greatest wish of every virtuous housewife.

Perhaps the most worthy example for us in China is the German law-abiding. There is a joke: only Germans drive in the middle of the night 12, and stop at a red light. On the one hand, it shows that Germans have a strong sense of abiding by the law, and at the same time, it also shows that Germany is a country with strict law enforcement. In Germany, people regard obeying the law as the highest ethical principle, and people generally have the psychology of seeking stability, fearing chaos, being content with the status quo and being complacent and self-sufficient. The formation of this kind of psychology has its certain historical origin. Throughout the development history of Germany, all previous reforms or revolutions can be said to have been carried out from top to bottom. From Bismarck's "iron and blood policy" to the dictator's launching of two world wars, totalitarianism and dictatorship led to the "obedience spirit" or "servant consciousness" of the lower class. Obey the ruler blindly and tamely, as described in the German historical drama, "The officials made a decision and the emperor agreed. Obedience is our duty. It must be a great honor to carry out the imperial edict. " After the war, Germany embarked on the road of bourgeois parliamentary democracy under the impetus of western powers, and the German democratic consciousness was strengthened. People take the initiative to participate in political life and express their opinions freely. Although the obedient servant consciousness has been shaken off, some psychology left over from history still exists in the German character and consciousness. In an enterprise, subordinates absolutely obey their superiors, do everything according to the rules, and lack flexibility and initiative; Obedience is the bounden duty of workers, while leaders take obedience to orders and laws as the standard to measure the quality of workers. This is also one of the reasons why Germans are rigid and inflexible. Germans are influenced by topography and climate, and people in different regions also have certain differences in personality. For example, North Germans are more open, especially Hamburg people, who are located in a port city and well-informed, but they are also somewhat exclusive, and are not so hospitable to foreigners or foreigners. On the contrary, Nande people, especially Bavarians, are located in the inland mountainous areas, with conservative thoughts, but simple, warm and helpful. Generally speaking, the German nation is a united and disciplined nation. They are polite to the old, weak, women and children in public, don't make noise, pay attention to public health, and don't like gossiping behind others' backs. Germans are very protective of their country's reputation. Although political parties will attack each other and expose their shortcomings in the general election, they rarely express their dissatisfaction with their country.

It is with this steadfast, diligent and indomitable quality that the Germans quickly recovered after the two world wars and became the fourth largest economy in the world today. In 2008, Germany's GDP was US$ 38 18 billion. It is a highly developed industrial country, and its economic strength ranks first in Europe, far behind Britain and France.

I think it's German.