How often do people in Germany put others’ well-being before their own and step in when it matters? What stops them from offering first aid? And how frequently are those in need left alone?

The hidden-camera format How is Germany? tests how Germans react in specific everyday situations — and why.

With the help of actors posing as “decoys,” various scenarios are staged, forcing passersby to choose: help or walk away. Experts observe, analyze, and later confront participants.

Why does a seemingly “weak” woman intervene, while a muscular “strong” man simply walks by?