05-20-2011, 07:03 AM
We might be looking at the difference between marketing speak here. For example, typical marketing categories are "good, better and best". They're going to finder it hard selling something called "below average" than "good". Another marketing speak example might be food portion sizes "medium, large, extra large", as "small" doesn't sell. Also remember that "average" is a moving target. As things get generally better, then by definition the average does too. The average level of today isn't the same as the average of the past, so there can be a disconnect if that is not considered.
On the question if Germans (as a generalisation) are more technically demanding, I'd have to say yes. In my day job I frequently have to provide support to other Euro-zone countries, Germany included. For sure the test labs in Germany pay far more attention to detail than those of other countries.
Side note, my trip to Saarbruecken didn't happen in the end... maybe another time.
On the question if Germans (as a generalisation) are more technically demanding, I'd have to say yes. In my day job I frequently have to provide support to other Euro-zone countries, Germany included. For sure the test labs in Germany pay far more attention to detail than those of other countries.
Side note, my trip to Saarbruecken didn't happen in the end... maybe another time.
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