How often do people in Germany prioritize the well-being of others over their own and intervene when it matters? What prevents people from providing first aid? And how often do citizens of our country find themselves abandoned in an emergency situation? Looking and intervening instead of running away should be the motto! But is that really the case? The new hidden camera format "How ... is Germany" tests how Germans behave in specific everyday situations – and why? With the help of actors who act as "bait," various scenarios are staged, and passersby are given the choice: help or look away. Experts observe and evaluate the situations and confront the participants. Why does the supposedly "weak" woman intervene while a muscle-bound "strong" man simply walks away?
How often do people in Germany prioritize the well-being of others over their own and intervene when it matters? What prevents people from providing first aid? And how often do citizens of our country find themselves abandoned in an emergency situation? Looking and intervening instead of running away should be the motto! But is that really the case? The new hidden camera format "How ... is Germany" tests how Germans behave in specific everyday situations – and why? With the help of actors who act as "bait," various scenarios are staged, and passersby are given the choice: help or look away. Experts observe and evaluate the situations and confront the participants. Why does the supposedly "weak" woman intervene while a muscle-bound "strong" man simply walks away?