Germany's New Pitch

Below is my comment on the article of "Germany’s New Pitch"　Page 31　 TIME, June 12, 2006

As your article pointed out, the World Cup is one of the best chances for Germany to transmit their national image from being rigid and punctual to being fun and friendly since they still have the trauma of Nazism in World War II.

Whether their intentions can convince the world of a new Germany depends not on the well-organized and diplomatic smiles but on each German’s personality and hospitality on every pitch during the exciting games.