* Shock and disbelief: Many East Berliners were initially shocked and could not believe that the wall was actually coming down.
* Joy and celebration: Once the initial shock wore off, East Berliners began to celebrate. They poured into the streets, hugged and kissed each other, and danced and sang.
* Excitement and anticipation: East Berliners were excited to explore West Berlin and to experience the freedoms that they had been denied for so long. They also anticipated the political and economic changes that were to come.
West Berlin:
* Relief and joy: West Berliners were relieved that the wall was finally coming down. They had long feared that the wall would lead to a war between the East and the West. They were also joyful to see their fellow Germans being freed from oppression.
* Curiosity and excitement: West Berliners were curious to explore East Berlin and to meet their fellow Germans. They were also excited about the prospect of a unified Germany.
* Support and solidarity: West Berliners showed their support and solidarity with the East Berliners by helping them to cross the wall and by providing them with food, shelter, and clothing.