ARE GERMANS RUDE?

I had a couple of experiences today that really got on my bad side...
So i found myself using the question..
Are German people rude?
Are we living now in a culture that allows impoliteness
Or self importance?
I had to go pat some puppies and ponder my new discovery..
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[@smadl9500]

i have lived in Germany (Bavaria) with my husband and children for almost four years now. My husband is German and we met in the states but then moved here to be closer to his parents. I am at the point where almost every time i am out and about (which is not much) or working in my own front yard gardening, i encounter nosy and rude people that like to either yell at you or tell you their unsolicited comments. I pretty much keep to myself, but oh boy if you do ANYTHING that comes off to them as not being perfectly in line with their rigid mentality, they will let you know without politeness and often will yell at you. yes there are nice people too, but the rude and aggressive German behavior in common day to day interaction is so COMMON and frequent, it over shadows the nice people. I am so OVER it! Directness and Aggression is not what builds trust and fosters good and positive relationships.

[@piro3945]

Is mir wurschd

[@JustAMisanthrope]

@@piro3945 you cared enough to reply stupid.

[@geeeeeee3]

The comment Piro proves the author is correct. The Germans really have not changed since WWII.

[@margaretcampbell2681]

@@piro3945Montre juste à quel point vous êtes impoli

[@margaretcampbell2681]

@@geeeeeee3 True proves the point doesn’t it

[@0xBiscuit]

I arrived to Germany two days ago for the first time in my life. I didn’t know anything about german people. I noticed multiple times that they are being unapproachable and a bit rude when talking to me, which is what lead me to search google and get here.

[@ronberger4340]

Traveling through Germany I got confirmed all the biases I might have being Dutch myself. Exceptions aside, Germans get annoyed if you don’t understand immediately what they mean, either in Germany or on THEIR visits to other countries. Little or no effort to understand my (admittedly rusty) school-German. Even people judging by their accent obviously not German themselves are rude to tourists. Girls in the shop, thinking I wouldn’t understand, talking in German about how tired they are with tourists (in bleedin’ Emsted of all worldfamous places), given the lip because of small missunderstandings. One meets these people all over the world but they seem to be severely concentrated in Germany. I’ve been in most european countries for visits of varying lenghts but Germans are even more unfriendly and rude than Parisians. Germany is a country to drive through as fast as possible on your way to friendlier horizons only to stopp for a petrolfill or a piss.

[@karl4934]

For us Germans, the Netherlands was always a Place to pass through. 😉 Jokes aside, I like Verstappen and Arjen Robben.

[@ronberger4340]

@@karl4934 who?

[@geeeeeee3]

@@karl4934 again prof Germans have no conception of their arrogance and guilt for what they did in WWII. "Passing through". Like their panzers did.

[@Pandapops-gt9xt]

@@karl4934at least dutch ppl arent dickheads

[@yumejormungandr735]

I spent a year in Germany...it's very confusing and inconvenient. some German people are relatively cold,reserved and apathetic

[@twinmama42]

Totally agree with you. Some people living in my country are just utter a..holes. Btw: that doggie is adorable.

[@PuntingForThePeople]

Doggie makes the vlog 😀🐶

[@jensgoerke3819]

@@PuntingForThePeople I once had a fully grown version of that puppy grab my wrist - the owner was petrified, but since I wasn't the tiniest bit harmed I laughed and ruffled the dog's fur, returning the friendly greeting.

[@julianumbarila8867]

@@PuntingForThePeople you are the correct person to answer this question.. what country do you recommend moret to live in, Australia or Germany? I wanted to migrate to Australia as Colombian, but because of the covid, it is not possible these days.

[@Jmcwow275]

Some people were being racist towards a north Korean live streamer but is till love Germans.

[@topsyturvyy4558]

What do you mean people living in my country?

[@janajacoby3391]

I hate living in Germany, too. You are absolutely right, many people here are horrible: Rude, aggressive, cold, selfish and often racist. I experienced that in no other country, quite the opposite. I don't know what's wrong with Germany... why are people here like this?!

[@user-gn9vu7wn7t]

Let's send them Mike Tyson for a month and see if they shout at him and stare at him. 😂

[@britgerus1956Glenn]

I've lived in Germany for many decades and I find many Germans to be extremely rude....

[@bilalhamurabi3362]

Me too. Pointing out minor mistakes in the most attention drawing fashion, shouting at people, issuing complains to authorities, gossipping, no small talk, no social life... just "tür zu und nicht stören", basically all types of bullying you can imagine.

[@zemlidrakona2915]

I spent a few days in Germany, and yeah, to me they often seemed rude. That being said, I've been told it's mostly a cultural difference that makes it seem that way. However...... I was at a museum with my family and we were near the lockers putting stuff in. My stepson and this old German guy bumped each either other slightly (and I mean slightly). I actually saw it and thought it was more the German guys fault than his, but it was really no big deal. But the German dude went non--linear and started yelling at him. I mean WTF?

[@user-gn9vu7wn7t]

Foreginers should be a bit witty about those encounters: Are you OK sir, it seems that you've hit middle age? for example.

[@user-gn9vu7wn7t]

Do you believe this older man would do the same to Mike Tyson? 🤭

[@alfalfasprout744]

I live in Germany and I have to agree with you, I’ve had a lot of the same experiences and it seems like the people are so entitled they feel they are always right and put others down, yes rude and inconsiderate. Here is an example, some guy parks halfway across my driveway each day (i live in Dusseldorf) and so i have to go in on an angle in my garage, some lady abused me for reversing into my own drive way because i blocked her driveway for maybe 5 seconds, when i got out of the car she just gave me a dirty look and went on her way. Same with holding doors open or being polite in general. They just stair. Like look at others in need and do nothing, Glad i’m not here permanently .

[@KalamwaShafic]

Sorry dear

[@user-gn9vu7wn7t]

Don't keep quiet about those incidents: When people look angry at you because you are being polite say: How impolite Germans are! They are impolite enough to yell at you, yell back at them!

[@NALFVLOGS]

this is some elite level complaining. one of my favorite pastimes. Big thumbs up, bro.

[@PuntingForThePeople]

Nicely nestled between “cry baby” and “okay boomer” stages... it is only just beginning 😏

[@swanpride]

You are both becoming proper Germans. Don't forget to complain about everyone complaining too much. Only then you have reached peak-German.

[@herzschlagerhoht5637]

@@swanpride Yes, and be un-patriotic and hate this country, because it's so bad and it always was! ;)

[@progameryt4058]

@@herzschlagerhoht5637 right live here is so bad

[@progameryt4058]

@@user-yr4vp1jk7j you are talking trash

[@klauskirsch4371]

I agree 👍 Sad but true. Some people are born stupid and will die stupid. But what a nice dog!

[@SummerLuvinAlai]

I definitely enjoyed the video and I wholeheartedly agree with you about the majority of Germans being rude. I'm an American living in Germany and have experienced people not moving for a woman and her child in the place in public transport that is designed for the stroller. And when the people wouldn't let the woman with the wheelchair get off of the train! That's just out of this world. Sure there are rude people in every country. But I've traveled the world and lived in many different countries, and the people here in Germany are the rudest and most impolite people I have ever met, to be completely honest.

[@justinfilipovic8939]

I've heard people say that people in the Czech republic are even worse have you ever been there?

[@julianumbarila8867]

Sarah do you recommend Germany to live, as a Latin American or you think germany is a boring country with grumpy people?

[@stn7172]

@@julianumbarila8867 grumpy people mate

[@nancyparker9656]

You are absolutely right about Germans (not all of course), rude and aggressive. I have seen and experiences pretty awful things here, shocking at times and never can get used to. I would move to another country as soon as you start to get comfortable with the dysfunction.

[@Baccatube79]

Actually, any sane German would have grabbed the Rotzlöffel and told him off about handing out Backpfeifen next time he decided to treat other people especially superior ones with such a lack of respect. The other instances.. well, what can you do? There's arseholes getting up everyday.

[@YukiTheOkami]

Ich muss mich immer zusammenreißen das nicht zu tun. Meißtens sage ich etwas wie. Hay! Hat deine Mutter dich nicht ordentlich erzogen?! so laut das fals die mutter ind er nähe ist die das hört. Also ich stauch meißtens die Eltern zusammen. Jemandem zu drohen ist halt ne straftat und ich hab keinen bock auf ne anzeige.

[@chrisrudolf9839]

No, they wouldn't, because beating a kid is a serious crime, even if the kid does misbehave. Part of the reason why some kids (certainly not the majority) who have inept parents who failed to teach them basic manners dare to make a sport out of harassing other people (kids and adults alike), because they have grown up in a safe district and are just too used to the fact that there won't be any consequences.

[@britgerus1956Glenn]

@@chrisrudolf9839 Chris, well said , many thanks....

[@user-gn9vu7wn7t]

@@chrisrudolf9839 In general you don't touch kids anywhere because you get in trouble with the law. If these German brats were rude just tell them so, YOU ARE IMPOLITE, BRATS!

[@Jay-in-the-USA]

Regarding the first thing that you mentioned: I absolutely agree that it is rude to not make space for a woman with a pram in the bus. That is one of the reasons why I think it is probably tough to have children in Germany. People in public places don't care to help at all und many are very "child-unfriendly".

[@andibuletten6206]

What goes around, comes around. And if karma really does exist, these people collected some bad points today.

[@fear4tears805]

I am german and I've encountered so many rude people in Germany. I also come from Paris (I grew up there) which is known to be a place full of french rude people but it never compared to Germany. I've lived in Berlin and in Leipzig. I've never been yelled at in France for anything, well I guess scanning your supermarket point card wrong at the cashier is reason enough in Germany to get yelled at... Or making space in the tram to let a woman with a stroller get down the tram is reason enough to get yelled by an other one who was mad that I was not letting her get through... They really have no patience, it's horrible. They are a lot of people talking to you in a condescending way, as if everything is self-explanatory which is in most cases (especially in the "Bürokratie" side of things) absolutely not. Yes, germans are rude, as a German myself I think that.

[@furzkram]

Puppy: Aww ... he really LOVES you ... !!

[@heuristicalgorithm8465]

Nobody goes to germany or austria for the friendly locals. Why anyone goes there at all is a mystery.

[@anirudhsharma2877]

Hey Aussie : D Indian living in Germany since 8 years. Being often talked to rudely is a thing in germany, unfortunately its deeply engraved in the society and its culturally acceptable to tell people off in a rude manner if they violate any rules, knowingly or unknowingly, it doesn't matter. My personal bits of experiences. 1. Frankfurt Airport on my flight to San francisco there was a passport check and the policeman didn't himself know what a blue card is and mistook it for an american green card. Alleging me Illegal stay in germany. WTF, I was like read your own book of law you imbecile. 2. In Berlin, I was talking to couple of friends and on the footpath, there was enough space for people to pass by, one guy just stormed right through the middle of us 3 and started bitching about how we were even standing there. Ignoring all the space right and left of us, which was enough to pass through. 3. Ausländerbehörde ----- Need I say more? kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKKnlHqadqp7mq8&lc=UgwJ7UW5uTJiBucEJah4AaABAg

[@DomiTravels]

the fact that he didnt use "Sie" and used Junge instead is sad. but on the other side these are young people, at some point they will grow up and know better. or even say junge to the wrong person and get into trouble. some people learn it one way , some the other way. I'm traveling through india right now, and I meet unpolite kids every day. but the ammount of super polite people is way higher. so i simply smile at them and think my part :) as allways great video! :D

[@andimusicjunkie3990]

One year ago even an older lady in an opera house (!) called me "Junge" and I'm 45 years old...

[@DomiTravels]

@@andimusicjunkie3990 today a group of 50 kids was screaming corona corona at me when they found out I'm from germany and then they tried to steal my cap over and over again. i actually had to run away :D! but this only happens in front of boys schools here in india :/ in mixxed schools the kids are the most polite I've ever seen :D

[@andimusicjunkie3990]

@@DomiTravels Very interesting, thanks for sharing..

[@silkwesir1444]

@@DomiTravels Recently I heard some children playing in the street (here in Germany), and they were shouting "corona corona" as well... they seemed to have fun, so I thought it was just funny if a little weird. but now that I think back on it after reading your comment, I hope really _all_ of them had fun and there wasn't one of them who the others were picking on...

[@chrisrudolf9839]

Those kids probably DID know better, the combination of purposefully walking into someone's way, elbowing him and calling an adult "Junge" leaves no doubt that those kids were having a laugh by harassing a civil looking adult on purpose. They know decent people won't react with violence and there will be no consequences for them.

[@munzurharck368]

Definetly cold, unfriendly, keeping big distance, serious, having no contact to anybody robots.

[@tilochristen637]

The dog was an indicator that you are a good person!

[@lotharschepers2240]

Hello, Jacob, I'm that native babyboomer German, who follows your channel since last spring and as I'm really sad to say this you and I did witness the same downward spiral in Germany when it comes to politeness. I mentioned it first when my son was 10 years old and I was with him at a very big playground in a public park and an older lady did come up to me and thanked me therefore that my son was so nice and polite. I did not get it immediately but after a while, I recognized that my wife and I had taught our son to be polite and respectful to other people and that this transfer of values is no longer that common as we thought these days. Another thing that supports our view is the fact that right now we have had a discussion in German politics how we could protect our ambulancemen or firefighters or policemen when they are on duty.

[@andrep.3774]

Das ist leider nicht nur ein deutsches Phänomen...

[@lotharschepers2240]

@@andrep.3774 Ja genau wie Sie schrieben leider.

[@monetteeames3550]

Loved this so much! Common sense and common courtesy!!!! I remember being at Rewe and did not know how to scan their customer card. I tried many different ways, and the cashier and the long line of people just watched me. Cashier yelled at me and didn't help me or teach me how to use it. My first experience with rudeness in the country. Another person yelled at my daughter in the train--to this day, we still can't figure out what she was doing wrong. It broke my daughter's heart as she is always so kind and is a rule follower. Not saying, "Excuse me," when bumping into you. Not moving out of the way when you're obviously blocking the path. Moved here after Japan... ugh! Total shock. I need to make sure I 'kill people with kindness' or I'll eventually be like them...

[@anjac9548]

I totally agree with you - some people are very rude. And the 12 yr. old kid got hit by puberty and tried very hard to offend you - and you didn't care :-D. So that was good for you and the poor kiddo is even more in rage now :-D

[@barbaraeriksson4628]

Yes, many are direct rude or direct. I think to myself.... maybe... maybe if you lose not 1 but 2 WW, maybe it gets in your genes. Because what I discovered almost 9 year here in Germany, it IS Germans that are rude. I have never been acted rude upon from a foreigner. Not once in 9 year. One example I remember was walking my big bulldog in the a forrest a lady aproaches. I can see her dog is not on a leash, mine is. I call to her ask her to put the leash on. No response. I ask her 2 more times. Then I say that OKI, I will now let my 42 kg bulldog loose. Oh 🤬🤬 was she shouting at me telling me to go home to my country and stay there. I replied ( in my then very new german) Well, dear Frau. German people like you are better be staying foot in this country and never ever be let out from here. The dogs how ever were getting along so nicely 😂😂

[@santillbrezon2161]

You are a nice person a gentlemen, you make me feel proud to be Australian.

[@archiegates650]

I am also angry about these a-holes, that made you question general manners in germany. Especially as they were ignoring "Kants kathegorischen Imperativ", a german philosopher these people never heard of. ( You rephased it very pragmatically "treating others the way you want to be treated") And they probably also never heard of Freiherr von Knigge who also wrote a great paper about "Umgang mit Menschen". We, as a nation, fell very deep since they called us "Poets and Thinker" I only hope that there is always a "good boy" that needs to be petted near by and always an Aldi open to sell Quarktaschen,

[@funkhelmfriedel9239]

You don't have to know these philosophers to act like a normal human.

[@archiegates650]

@@funkhelmfriedel9239 You are right you don't have to know them or their work. (Besides that von Knigge is not so much a philospher but just a guy who wrote about manners and good behaviour), but usually it helps to have some kind of education. But what "is normal" for a typical speciman of the "homo sapiens"? Maybe we are very rude, mean and dangerous creatures in our natural form and only a very thin coating of culture and civilisation makes us this kind, caring, polite and humble people that you want to see in us? Are we that heart warming society that hold signs "refugees welcome"? Or are we that kind of people who finds such "jokes" funny (perlen-aus-freital.tumblr.com/post/140636102720/das-schnellste-deutsche-asylverfahren-lehnt-bis) I'd love to be surrounded by the 1st type and try to get rid of the 2nd type.

[@crappiefisher1331]

yeah and you also don't have to put things out of proportion, because of a video like this, and talk about the terrible downfall of german society... einfach mal nicht übertreiben... als ob nicht jedes land seine 10+% idioten hat.. die idioten fallen einfach nur mehr auf, als die 1000 menschen an denen man jeden tag vorbei läuft, die sich ganz normal und nicht wie das letzte arschloch verhalten... aber hey es ist 2020 und im internet und in den kommentaren gibt es nur schwarz weiß... 5 idioten benehmen sich daneben und die internetkommentatoren beschwören den untergang der gesellschaft herbei... einfach nur absurd.... und auch die frage ob der mensch nun die spezies ist, die willkommensschilder für flüchtlinge hochhält oder die spezies die witze macht über das erschießen von asylanten ist recht einfach zu beantworten: wir sind beides.. waren wir schon immer und werden wir vielleicht auch immer sein.. allein schon aus dem grund, dass wir eben nicht immer die gleichen ansichten teilen wenn man sich allerdings die geschichte anschaut, dann haben wir uns in den letzten jahrzehnten eher verbessert in diesen dingen als verschlechtert.. es sei denn man möchte so tun, als ob es zu zeiten von z.b. hitler weniger fremdenfeindlichkeit, oder zur zeiten der apartheid in amerika, weniger rassismus gab als heute... wir sind eben keine ferngesteuerte ameisenkolonie, sondern Individuen und unter diesen wird es vom bekloppten massenmörder, bis zum typen der jede fliege rettet und allen abstufungen dazwischen immer alles geben.. war noch nie anders.. auch nicht in zeiten der dichter und denker über die du hier phantasiert ohne sie je erlebt zu haben mit deinem "we as a nation..." drama klingst du wie das zitat von sokrates, hier in den kommentaren, dass ich der einfachheit halber noch einmal vollständig poste: "The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are now tyrants, not the servants of their households. They no longer rise when elders enter the room. They contradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble up dainties at the table, cross their legs, and tyrannize their teachers"

[@Bulgogi_Haxen]

It is especially not a country for non-westerners. People full of stereotypes and ignorant of differences and diversity. Lived in the US for years and one year in UAE, not Dubai, I find this country more outdated when it comes to diversity. Well it might be just Munich that makes me feel super stressful and regretful to choose Germany to study my masters over other options to study in the US or the UK. I really hate when people think that I am only here because I can't afford tuition fees from english speaking countries, which is not true. Rather I wanted to experience something new but nah, I am done with this country.

[@KiaPi2012]

What are you even saying? Juat trying to beat down non Westerners for no reason at all. What does this have to do with what country one is from? You left your country to go to Germany and others can do so too regardless of their nationality.

[@itsjustmylife_x]

I am from South Africa and traveled to Switzerland and France a couple days ago and what beautiful destinations.. just wow but the rudeness was absolutely shocking, I have never known anything like it. This is surprising to me because I cannot imagine being so grumpy or in a rush living in such a beautiful place. I also never understand when people say, ah they are just German or just French because that is like saying ah he is just an *ss. Although in the small villages I met some very wonderful and kind people so I cannot say it is all but man, in Europe you really do get a max number of rude people. It sucks because we are thinking of moving there in future but I fear that the people would sour the experience a bit.

[@geeeeeee3]

They have complete disregard for anyone but themselves. Nothing has changed since WWII

[@carlbecker5377]

ja nee ombeskofte konte.

[@religiohominilupus5259]

Didn't I just tell you recently that the pups are the best thing about Germany, Jacob?! 😀 On a serious note, politeness has nothing to do with people-pleasing, it's essential for stress-free interaction, imo. You know what they say: takes a village to raise a child. That little 💩 wouldn't have passed me like that without getting a lecture. And staying calm, I've learned, often carries more weight. Thanks for sharing! If nothing else, it helps with raising awareness.

[@ceasium98]

Gave you a like to make up for the dislikes you probably got. Your rant really helped me as my interactions with Germans recently especially online have been very unpleasant and unhelpful (and no, it's not about the 'Germans are direct' culture. In these cases they are 100% downright rude and unproductive). I had a good time in Dresden in person though; people there were mostly all very polite, courteous and helpful. The problem seems to be in big cities like Berlin and Munich and among certain age groups. But honestly the treatment I've received recently both professionally and informally have dragged down all the good Germans out there.

[@herrnasenbaer3267]

When the doggo grabs your hand to pet him 😂

[@eagle1de227]

he clearly overdid it with the dog treats...

[@SoniaJbrt]

This makes me so sad. I'm from South Africa and my ancestors came from Germany in the 1800's as missionaries to South Africa. No one on the German side of my family is rude. Especially my Mom, who is an angel! My German family are more warm and friendly than the other family I have that are not German. It is so strange. My Mom taught me that we do to others what we want them to do to us. To be kind and friendly to strangers in the street. To let others go before you in a queue. To help. And always be friendly. A smile goes a long way.

[@snowfall7503]

I cried everyday when i visited. I was so upset. Rude, rude, rude. For example, I fell down the steps and no one gave a shit.

[@piro3945]

Das ist echt eine miese Aktion. Dafür schäme ich mich wirklich.

[@topsyturvy1873]

In essence and I-m not generalizing since there are also good people in Germany just like everywhere but the most friendly and polite being was the black puppy!

[@hammelbreu2059]

Unfortunately you are correct regarding the "missing politeness / respect" issue, thats a common issue in my home-country. I am bit suprised how long it took you to stumble upon it. :(

[@dookie84]

I grew up in the 80s/90s. Back then in germany it was different. Its was common to stand up for old people in the train if there was no place left. It was normal to help to carry the stroller inside the Bahn/Bus. Back then you had to climb some strairs to enter the bahn. I was a punk back then, still it was out of question for me to do all these things. It is all about education. The thing is everything changed. The new generations get educated by the media. Internet, TV/Movies and games have a bigger impact on our education than probably parts of our family. I dont want to generalize, just point out the tendency. Egoism got big in the last decades. Its getting worse decade by decade. It just feels like this for me. But not only in germany.

[@griesi31]

I see it a little differently, it sounds so moderate to me "the youth today". I have seen enough people our age who behave like assholes but also a lot of young people who are super loving and well behaved. There are idiots in every generation.

[@britgerus1956Glenn]

@@griesi31 for sure, one should never generalize, but we all do....it's human nature... I was born in the 50s when the old

[@piro3945]

@@griesi31 Its Not about the Generations, the Time have changed. The Old People here, Acting now rude too. So yeah, it was different in the 50s till the 90s.

[@lindacowles756]

G'day, Jacob! Kudos to you for being considerate, polite, and for this video bringing to light the social rudeness of some in certain public situations. I don't take you for a people pleaser at all. You're just a kind man who thinks of others and their plight. It's also a reminder to all of us viewers to pay more attention when out in public to the needs of people in general, especially mums with prams and the disabled.

[@alexanderc4355]

Living and working in Germany for over 13 years now, I have had to withstand this kind of behavior on a day to day basis. You can’t really disregard the fact that most Germans - with this I mean not all of them, are very Center minded about their believes about how they see the world. This directly impacts their anti-social behavior. The interesting thing about this is , as long as you see this small things, it simply means that you know other places and mentalities. This automatically impacts your ability to Analyse people’s behavior around here. There are many exceptions to the rule and the attitude varies among different regions in Germany. I personally find bavarians a bit more opened than the northern Germans. Most East Germans, even if hard to understand, are very small minded and not open at all to foreign culture. This is not always a rule but a matter of opinion and perspective. People are different around here and I do know it! I’ve learned to realize that it is easier to just accept how people are and in the majority of cases, Germans feel rude in the first instance, but deep down inside, they are just human beings like you and me. Take care Bro 😎

[@dl5136]

People´s impatience in public transport annoys me so much! Learn from the dutch to be polite and patient guys!

[@andreajohnson7414]

This town/city is so beautiful. I’m from South Africa and learning German to hopefully visit or move there one day.

[@00Jess_M]

Maybe I am old fashioned, but I totally agree. Growing up I was told to do all that stuff you talked about. And nowadays many conversations with my mom are about this kind of "Rücksichtslosigkeit" that seems to be popular now and bothers us very much because she raised us to NOT act that way no matter what. I sometimes even complain to her about the way she brought me up, because I am not able to do what I wanna do sometimes. I often want to do what the boy did and stick my elbows out or just run someone over simply by not going out of the way. But thanks to my mom the "being polite or Rücksicht nehmen"-thing in me is too strong. I know that's technically a good thing but I often end up walking in serpentine lines around people wanting to punch something. Gladly those things don't happen too often around me or after an incident like that I see a young kid or teenager doing something polite like helping people or simply standing up and it makes my day.

[@beeleerosie]

As a person who has spent a lot of time with Germans they are direct and some are down right rude. The way to deal with this and I am British for context is to express your opinion. They are used to it as they are very direct ( hence they will not take offence) and secondly you could put these children in their place. Be more assertive is the only way with Germans. The upside of this is that you will never have to wonder what a German thinks , they are perfectly capable of voicing their opinions and in my experience this is helpful in two ways. One you never have to worry if you have offended them, they will straight out tell you. Also, the prefer saying things to your face rather than behind your back. This is also useful because depending on their intentions you can tell whether this is an honest or rude person.

[@PropperNaughtyGeezer]

Young german people don't know that anymore. North German proverb: "Wie der Herre, so dat Gescherre." (Like the Lord, like his retinue or like the father, like the son). In the other hand. "Young people love luxury. They have bad manners, have no respect for personal people, and are chatting about where to work. The young people don't get up when older people try the room. They speak their parents more broadly, swagger in society, devour the sweets at the table, put their legs on top of each other and bully their teachers." Sokrates, greek philosopher * around 469 BC, † 399 BC.

[@schuhschrank947]

There are idiots in every generation in Germany and everywhere on this planet! But to step in for the younger generation: Most of them are very polite nice people! The idiots just stand out!

[@easyhobo]

Jede Generation beklagt wohl das Benehmen ihrer Jugend. Die älteste Klage kommt wohl von den Sumerern. Hier noch eine von Aristoteles: „Was nun zunächst die jungen Leute angeht, so sind sie heftig in ihrem Begehren und geneigt, das ins Werk zu setzen, wonach ihr Begehren steht. Von den leiblichen Begierden sind es vorzugsweise die des Liebesgenusses, denen sie nachgehen, und in diesem Punkt sind sie alle ohne Selbstbeherrschung. […] zornmütig und leidenschaftlich aufwallend in ihrem Zorne. Auch sind sie nicht imstande, ihren Zorn zu bemeistern, denn aus Ehrgeiz ertragen sie es nicht, sich geringschätzig behandelt zu sehen, sondern sie empören sich, sobald sie sich beleidigt glauben. Auch hoffnungsreich sind sie, denn das Feuer, das dem Zecher der Wein gibt, haben die Jünglinge von der Natur […] sie tun alles eben zu sehr, sie lieben zu sehr und hassen zu sehr, und ebenso in allen anderen Empfindungen. Wenn ich die junge Generation anschaue, verzweifle ich an der Zukunft der Zivilisation“ (Aristoteles, 384-322 v. Chr.)

[@KenMiller]

A lot of my German language studies make a point of the "respect shown to elders by the young"... I'm sure that the incidents you had today aren't indicative of ALL people, but I'm disappointed to hear that some kids aren't displaying the traditional respect for an adult.

[@Anakianaj]

"The young" means young people who've already been through puberty. - And "elders" are people who you would gauge at 70+ .... so it does exist but the categories "young" and "old" in this context are just... much narrower than one would expect.

[@hannahanna649]

Sorry that you had this experience! These kids are not well educated and try to prove to everybody how strong they are, but only when they are not alone because they actually are little cowards. As for the impoliteness on the train, this happens not only in Germany but also in Austria where people are normally very polite. When I arrived at Vienna Airport I rushed to catch the train which was ready for departure. I had a very heavy suitcase and it was not easy for me to lift it into the wagon. And I am not so young. A group of men stood there watching, and when I said ironically "Thank you very much for helping me", one of them looked at me and said "I am not your sherpa!" Two minutes later a young man offered me to put my suitcase on the baggage net. So please keep calm and carry on! And remember: "Man kann sich den ganzen Tag ärgern, aber man ist nicht verpflichtet dazu!" ;)

[@Gab963]

People living in Germany are always moody with bad attitude. You never wish to start a conversation or seek for help. Or even help.

[@Tawor]

I worked a lot of years with/for physical disabled people and my result is: Treat them like normal people. That means also, that they have to wait sometimes. A lot of people are polite over the top, because pity is there drive to be polite. For example: I used a desk in a bank office for wheelchair users, because the other ones were in use. At this time a wheelchair user comes around and was very aggressive. She said: Are you stupid? It's a desk for wheelchair users!!! I said, that the other desks were in use and to be in a wheelchair doesn't means, that you don't have to wait for a free desk. What I try to explain is, that a wheelchair user is a normal person in a line of people without a wheelchair. Not more and not less. The "ramp-situation" includes the same question. Why has the wheelchair user to be the first one? He/she could be the first one, but the wheelchair user could also polite and can go into the train after the others. It's a 50/50 discussion. And to say the wheelchair user has a hard, strong life, is a pity meaning. One of my best friend is a wheelchair user and I say to him, that I don't ask him, if I can help him. HE has to ask me, if he needs help. I don't know when he needs or wants a helping hand. It's up to him and I'm polite. (sorry for my bad english)

[@PuntingForThePeople]

I don’t think it comes down to pity maybe for the exiting passengers, but not the ones getting on, I think it comes down to respect for your fellow people, knowing it takes a bit of work to get someone out of the train and requires a small pause, these people aren’t treating the wheelchairs person as equal, they more or less were deeming their time more valuable,especially people getting on the train, it is common courtesy to wait for all to exit before getting on, but they chose to ignore this “normal” rule, just because they had to hold on for 10-15 extra seconds. To me that is rude and impolite and the opposite of deeming someone equal as we all should.

[@Tawor]

@@PuntingForThePeople I wasn't there, so I can't have a meaning about this situation. If the people are on the run and thought: Fu** off I'm the first one in the line, than you are right and they are more stupid than impolite. To be impolite is for some people a "clever feature" and not a stupid behaviour. (I like your vlog and your Australian accent, because Its closer to UK english and I can understand it better than the American "potato" english. I hope that I'm not impolite to US Natives. ;)

[@swanpride]

There is something about trains which just influence the brain of people negatively. I think it is because they can't see the driver, so they are (unreasonably) worried that the train might just close the doors before everyone got on and leave without them. In a bus, usually people don't have a problem with letting passengers off first or being helpful to them (though there are naturally a-holes everywhere), but a train, especially one which is already late, always makes people nervous. logically they realise that the doors have sensors, so they won't close as long as there are people going off or on, but it just lacks the personal touch a bus has, where you know that the driver is most likely observing what is going in through the mirrors. It's not just a German phenomenon, but I think it gets accelerated EXACTLY because we are trained to think that the trains will leave punctual or at least as fast as possible to make up for lost time.

[@eagle1de227]

in some points you are right. we're all equals and should be treated as that. On the other hand you won't lose your face to be gentle sometimes. and to ask if someone needs help isn't always a sign of pity (or sexism). anticipation, respect and politeness is the grease in our social machinery.

[@suzeel]

There are man rude people in Europe especially in Germany, in UK and Australia! You face most discrimination or racism when you´re foreign!

[@benburns5995]

Jacob, just found your channel recently. Other KZbinrs living in Germany have also mentioned the same thing that some people are rude. I've heard that standing in a checkout line other shoppers will run into you with their carts in Germany. They are really matter of fact as well and tell you like it is.

[@Degjoy]

I am British and I found the Germans soooo unfriendly, so rude and so cold. But environmentally friendly and politically aware! I live in Australia now and I find the people here so boring and ignorant. I guess I’m addicted to complaining wherever I go!!

[@stn7172]

Ignorant about what

[@geeeeeee3]

YES not only rude but I have found they are actually hostile. No? Go to a small town restaurant and see what happens. First the other diners will not stop staring at you; as if they are seeing if you steal a fork. Secondly you will wait a very very long time before your meal is served. Almost as if they hope you just get up and leave. I find that as little time I can spend outside a large city the better.

[@MaxJoplin]

Searched this video title after talking on a German forum asking about life in Germany, they were so incredibly nasty I was appalled. They weren't "being blunt" or "being honest." They were hateful and nasty. Disrespectful.

[@sumbae7668]

"Pass mir auf Junge" is not saying pay attention it's more like a threat actually. The literal translation is pay attention boy but it's not really used like that and a really aggressive thing to say. Sorry that happened to you. I'm german danish and I can agree a little bit with the impolite thing. Especially when it comes to helping people. I once fell with my bike and instead of helping me a woman saw me and quickly ran away so she wouldn't have to help. I was puzzled.

[@topsyturvyy4558]

You should've told the vermin that he was impolite, period.

[@helloweener2007]

There are always this kind of teenager that want to cause trouble. I had a few of this expiriences when I was younger. Yes, they come close to you and make phyiscal contact. And they usually sday a line to feel strong. The most are not up to a fight. They do this because they believe you look like a victim that will not defend yourself. So they can look strong in front of their friends. I was getting physcial one time and was pushung the kid which was a few years younger than me at this time. He felt over and a few days later his brother come to "clarify" the incident. I ad it clear that his younger brother stzarted this and when he wants to have a fight I will not hold back and will hurt him too, even when I will possible lose it. He gave it up then and told his bother to stop it. I guess it is good in beeing gentleman and not beat women and children. But this is not a reason in being a wussy and not fight back when they try to take advantage of "you can't hit me, it is illegal blablabla." Self defense is not illegal.

[@JM-gj3fi]

I feel sorry for that. I am from Berlin ... These things are pretty normal here but i HATE it, too. I hope one day i can change the country, because i do not understand these charactees here...even thouhgh i am a german...

[@smalldiniproclubs7848]

Hey Jacob I'm not trying to be one of those 'panic-makers' or whatever, but what are your thoughts on the impact of the corona virus? All the major sports leagues are ending their seasons early or have their games played without attendance, every big event has been cancelled, there are rumours going all around the Internet that all schools in Lower Saxony will be closed from Monday on and my coach just messaged us that we won't be practicing with full contact any further until the situation is clear. I just wanna know what you think about all that, maybe concerning the upcoming GFL season as well.

[@smalldiniproclubs7848]

and by the way. I definitely agree with you: German kids and especially boys are very very rude and disrespectful. I notice that a lot these days, especially in school. When I was about 12 years old I was even a little afraid of the seniors who where like 17 to 18. Now I'm 17 years old and those little kids annoy me a lot! When you walk past them in the corridors they say stupid stuff to your face or don't move out of the way to let you go to your class room, even if you politely ask them to do so. I would've never dared to be so rude to older students and older people in general! And the new kids who come to the school get more disrespectful every single year! Of course not all of them, but some of them.

[@swanpride]

"Die wirklich auf meine schlechte Seite kamen"? Do you mean "people who got on my bad side"? I think what you meant to say was simply "Erfahrungen, die mich verärgert haben." (experiences, which made me angry." (the wording isn't quite as strong in German as it might sound in english). Be carful when using idioms. Sometimes they are directly translatable, but often they either turn into utter nonsense or have a different meaning if you do that.

[@tickyballart4325]

I perfectly understand why you are annoyed. I would like to apologize for the rude behaviour if my fellow Germans. I would have felt the same in the situations you described. Life could be much easier if everyone used a bit common sense.

[@danielw.2442]

Are you in some way responsible for the offender's behavior - as a parent or a youth leader, for example? Your apology seems a bit irrational, if not...🤔

[@kirklangford6267]

I lived in germany on and off for years my girlfriend is german and yep what you say is true.

[@nxs3374]

Being Born raised in NYC with parents that immigrated here to NYC in 1960, taught all three of us kiddos respect . It’s a WORLDLY issue , not only Germany . It’s how they were raised plain and simple. As my Oma would say , Dat Welt wird verrückt. Your Doing OK Dude...

[@ulrohermit1369]

NYC is a hellhole i hear

[@danielhof4996]

I am German myself and still can’t deal with people’s lack of politeness in public here. Having lived in the US for a while, I still miss the way people treat strangers there. The other day I was at a grocery store here in Germany, when some 30yo guy was walking in my direction in a very narrow aisle. Since there was an obstacle in the aisle, which made it impossible for us to pass, I stopped and let him go first. While he passed by, he would stare at the ground all the time and pretended not to notice that I was there. Nor did he say “thank you” or anything. To me that behavior was just downright rude and standoffish, so I said “you’re welcome” (bitteschön). I know that was kind of passive aggressive though. Then that guy suddenly started yelling at me: “watch it!” (Ja, Augen auf!). Well man, I was just doing you a favor… Being polite in public is a concept that many Germans just don’t get.

[@annieblue9974]

Hi Jacob, I will take the "people pleaser" over people who are rude without a reason any day. Probably because I'm the same. And I live in Lower Saxony as well.

[@NuckChorriss]

dude, i feel you.. i know these situations just too well regarding the public transport and so on. i´d say a lot of our younger generation is just f**ked up.. they seriously have no manners. your story about those two 12 yearolds made me really angry.. i´ve seen similar behaviour of kids and i cant wrap my head it. they are cocky and have no respect for the elderly or even adults. you yourself seem really empathetic. i like people (like you) who really pay attention to their surroundings and their fellow human beings. life would be much easier if everyone just had some compassion. in conclusion: i´d say YES.. sadly german people are rude, due to their selfcentered view. but like in every country there are some gems among our people who i could never talk down to.

[@jorgeslani7413]

Oh bro I am 50km from Hannover and people bump me when I am holding my one year old child in hands. But I think you have a lot things more to see here. They will be seriously abusive to you, I wish you control yourselfe and do not do smth stupid.

[@Xerlash]

I happen to witness situations like those you named on a quite common basis. We're living in a world of people getting ignorant and self centered. Guess they think that theres no reason for them to help anyone cause they dont benefit in this trade. What they dont see is, that there indeed is much benefit in participating in the society, if done responsibly. Or as my Grandma likes to say: "Denen geht es wohl zu gut."

[@Wallouda]

quick answer : YES

[@amurtigress_mobile365]

Oh the irony. Bigmouth teenie meets football player (quarterback)? Tackle that! I sense instant karma.... Thank you for the great video sequences of my hometown. That way I can show my friends in the USA and elsewhere how I am seeing places around me.

[@sisuguillam5109]

Blümchen! Das fängt gut an! Und Hundi! 🥰

[@lya__]

We have both, polite and impolite people. Sometimes I am shocked how incredibly rude some kids are (like insulting total strangers out of nowhere) but then there are kids like that one elementary student that insisted to let me sit on the last empty seat that I offered to her. I just hope that the polite ones outweigh the others

[@charleston23871]

You are absolutely right with your observations, Jacob! I'm afraid that the number of rude and ruthless people is unfortunately increasing. It is a sad development. But still, the group of those who do it right is bigger. You can only remember yourself to treat others as you hope for yourself. So you're doing everything right! By the way, your skills as a filmmaker and editor really seem to be getting better and better. It’s a lot of fun to watch your videos. Nick has to make an effort not to be overtaken by you ;-)

[@IskanderYacub]

Well said. But watch your and other emotional state in these times. Today you where able to absorb their [negative] energy. But it comes with a sacrifice as you're telling us.Well done. I hope you're feeling well today. Hannover 13C, wind N2 outside today :)

[@joewright9400]

Love your attitude and you as much as other migrants are the reaon for more cultural courtesy in this country. I am German living in Korea right now and I absolutely hate the things you just rightfully pointed out. there are a lot of things that just do not make sense in my own country and i learned that Korea, too , has a lot of habits that urk me. Trust me the best and ONLY way is to lead by example in those cases. Much love, Jonna

[@dominicmicocodecoco]

Care to elaborate? I’m Korean living in Germany and having terrible times here.

[@fealronealajas9459]

I really enjoyed your video. Keep making videos sir!

[@rdh4404]

If you ever run into a group of germans outside germany if they outnumber you they can be very vile & nasty I pretty much dispise Krauts My opinion was a learned experience .I do admire their military in the past,it's a shame their military is a sorry poor excuse today

[@gabrielcoito2410]

Krauts are 🤢🤮🇩🇪

[@KiaPi2012]

In the past? I hope you are not referring to the SS ?

[@mojojim6458]

:54 does our man have an eye or what? So much beauty in a spot not many would notice.

[@Torfmoos]

yes he has an eye for the tiny litte things (moss). Btw, i like moss it has a special kind of beauty

[@kemalsenovali9935]

All you are saying is absolutely true. Unfortunately is true!

[@YukiTheOkami]

some people everywhere on the world are inpolite dont worry even i as a german think germans can be verry inpolite. or ..ignorant / selfish

[@YukiTheOkami]

i hate it when they pass me like that....i feel you

[@Tyrkir100]

I recommend you to read a book, we had to read in 11th grade ... "Civilized man´s eight deadly sins" ... by Conrad Lorenz ... a very good book on rudeness and aggression ...

[@thadeaquintmaus3763]

Indeed, many Germans are extremely egocentric, and all that matters to them is themselves. Generally, Germans are worldwide known as not being the friendliest or politest. I just wonder why you didn't make these experiences way earlier, being here for a while already. Keep being such a nice and friendly guy yourself! Your presence can make Germany a tiny little bit better. ❤️

[@PianistStefanBoetel]

I agree with Jacob and and you that politeness and coutesy in public is one of biggest strenghts of Germans. But this doesn't mean we are generally "egocentric". It's more that formal manners, especially in public, are not taught and practiced enough. Once you get to know Germans privately, you will notice most of them are very warm hearted people. Still, I also get angry sometimes how people behave in public and I think such discussions and videos are valuable to make a change.

[@thadeaquintmaus3763]

@@PianistStefanBoetel I said MANY Germans, not ALL Germans.

[@PianistStefanBoetel]

@@thadeaquintmaus3763 I don't think MANY Germans are egocentric. Maybe many Germans don't behave the best way in public.

[@bilalhamurabi3362]

@@PianistStefanBoetel I think most Germans are too narcissist to admit any deficit about themselves - like you for example...

[@PianistStefanBoetel]

@@bilalhamurabi3362 How can you judge me and "most Germans" I am "narcissistic" not knowing me personally? Two things to consider: 1. People, at least myself choose balancing positions in discussions. In the first comment the tendency was to judge upon 80 Million people being egocentric. Of course I will take an opposite standpoint. On the other hand, if someone claims Germans are the best people and better than anyone else I would point out flaws that are inherent to German culture. Generalizations never work. 2. Germans are indeed very complaining and critical and often especially on themselves. Unconditional pride is certainly not something we are good at.

[@meinwarcrafttagebuch5142]

it sounds like you got a little lost in translation. "Pass mal auf Junge" literally translates to "Pay attention mate" so you got that right, but in this context, it means something different. I guess the meaning of it translates more to something like "come and get some". It sounds just like a rude kid having some trouble adjusting to his new hormone levels ;-)

[@derwolf9670]

I agree with you...these people were impolite. But I'm not sure if that was typical German (mis)behaviour. I think you might find these kind of jackasses in other countries, too

[@Weallgoingtodiesomeday]

great video although the music in the background is annoying

[@henningbartels6245]

Germans are quite frank and so can you! Just tell those people they are doing something wrong: not letting you off the train first or making space for the pram. I somethimes shake my head over some 12 years olds in the tram or bus as well. And it makes me wonder ... when I went to kindergarten or elementary school we sometimes did a short trip with the tram or the bus - I guess just to practice how to behave in public transportation ... so I wonder, if they don't do this in school anymore?

[@aragokgrindylow8126]

yes, we are impolite atm, cause we get no toiletpaper and nudels anymore from supermarket🤣

[@margretblaswich]

Wenn die Nudeln gegessen sind werden sie merken, das Klopapier keinen Sinn mehr macht 🤪

[@margretblaswich]

@German Retro Guy 😂 Richtig, wenn die Nudelvorräte vertilgt sind und nur noch das Klopapier bleibt...aber ist ja aus Zellulose, füllt also den Magen. Da stellt sich eine andere Frage: Wenn das Klopapier dann durchgewandert ist, braucht man dann NOCHMAL Klopapier? Fragen über Fragen... 🤔😂

[@MBrieger]

I think you have hit the exceptions. In any of the examples you name, I would have made an appropriate and rather undeniably clear announcement. For the Lady in the Wheelchair, I would have gathered a few guys and get it done and over with. The Kid not making space in the Bus would have gotten a little lecture. The 12 year old kid (as some Lady wrote) would have been worked into the Asphalt. Now, likewise, some could find my reaction rude. But there is no intent. It is simply a reminder that we all live in this world together and need to work together. Usually Germans stay away from things that are none of their Business, however, I would have made those incidents my Business. Granted, that takes a bit of self confidence and not everyone has that. I would agree, your example are about rude behavior, but I would also categorize them as exceptions.

[@henne2k]

Big city, big trouble. Munich is sometimes worse. I work with kids. Sometimes you think they don’t get raised at all. When you drive 30km outside of it to a village they are totally different.

[@prozaque]

A lot of this sounds like the Germany I remember. I was hoping things had changed in the years that I've been gone.

[@mb3391]

biased generalization?

[@prozaque]

@@mb3391 point observation

[@mb3391]

@@prozaque wrong conclusion

[@prozaque]

@@mb3391 peer reviewed

[@mb3391]

@@prozaque I got your point of view, don't worry.

[@keineahnung7278]

NEIN, NEIN, NEIN, NEIN, NEIN, NEIN, NEIN!

[@katya7058]

Wow, those are some very frustrating encounters! Makes me angry and sad at the same time! When I observe that kind of behaviour (as a German) I always wonder what went wrong there?

[@bidyutgoswami5579]

I had a German FB friend, named Andreas Leitz. Very rude person. He just blocked me in FB because I said that I believe in hindutva..

[@eagle1de227]

There are good days and there are shit days. Even as a german i either cannot stand these experiences you made. i was told by my parents to help persons in need (in the bus or elsewhere) even to give'em my seat. Also the first rule i was told on my first train ride was "erst aussteigen (lassen) dann einsteigen" (also true for elevators btw). I admit that being young(er) i didn't always respect these rules, but now i know how important these odds and ends are. And for the disrespectful boys any german would have shout at'em (as already seen in the comments below) asking them if they need to have trouble... (i hope thats not only a german thing...)

[@holger_p]

I think you have a high standard, and the Australians behave well, I don't think it would have been different in the States.Politeness is going to be considered old-fashioned, by all the hate-speach and Gangster-Rap you find in Hip-Hop. But I'm sure you are aware, you caught an example of the 20% less educated buddies, not really a representative view.

[@KiaPi2012]

Gangster rap does not translate to being rude to elders or refusing to show courtesy. The rude people mentioned here are very unlikely to be hip hop fans, just stop okay!

[@kristen4452]

I am from Ulm, we were told Neu Ulm was for American soldiers...I'm now an American. Sounds like the old timers were right in their predictions.

[@maximilianschwab9668]

What you've experienced is not "that" common, but sometimes, just happens. I think this was a small lesson of live for you: Because you are a polite person, you SHOULD NOT expect for everybody to be/do the same. The right reaction to that situation with those children was just to talk to them, and put them in "their" right place ... one thing you need to know about our country is, if you need, or if you do not like something, that is happening: Just express yourself. Is your birthday in October or late in September .. ?

[@suzannes5888]

Grocery hauls in your neighborhood are mAgificent

[@rickyn1135]

Sounds like you were in America. Manly the Bus/Train situation.....that puppers wanted to go with you!