Arrogance and aloofness in Slavic culture.

[Zeno]

Arrogance and aloofness in Slavic culture.

Basically, I have met so many people from Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Poland, Moldova and so on and on, who in their home countries weren't particularly rich or wealthy, in fact most of them were quite poor due to the terribly low salary in those countries.

I noticed that almost all of them who either had a little bit of success or even managed to become wealthy abroad, mostly by getting heavily supported by my government, then completely " evolved or rather devolved " into super arrogant and greedy kind of people who think they are above everyone else, just because they can now afford an old BMW or buy themselves an iPhone.

Being married to a slavic woman myself, I am well aware of this kind of mentality and noticed this a hell a lot.

My point is, how is this contributing to anything positive ? Most people in my country or in fact most western european countires who do have some money, don't go around bragging about it in such excessive manner while in slavic cultural circles it seems to be " normal " and good to show off the coin you own, whenever and wherever you can.

If you are slavic and act like this or plan to act like this in future, let me tell you that NO ONE over here is impressed by that nor will like you because of that. Being an arrogant, greedy Mr. Richby isn't particularly a likeable character trait.

And that being said, what you call wealth and success, most people in the west call average at best.


The reason I brought this topic up is because I have noticed that quite some Ukrainian refugees over here in my country, receive money from the government and tons of support, but act all rich and mighty as they are some sort of royals who are above everyone else, including the German people. I have noticed the same with Russians that come here as well.

Don't act like this, this only causes problems and you get dislike from western people, which in return might have negative effects on the war efforts of your country, if you are from Ukraine.

Lets act like good guests and behave respectful and humble and not take tax payers money for years and then smile into their face while going shopping at 10 am on a monday morning or having a coffee at 3 o clock during work hours while all the Germans are hussling and sweat their a... off at work to afford your vacation in Germany.

[Soft Wumbo]

what is adolfness ?

[Q-T_3.14.exe]

I knew some Slavs who are hard workers. Everybody is different. ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

[Dracoco OwO]

You sure it's not just a migrant thing to do rather than peoples from eastern europe exclusively?

[Zeno]

Originally posted by Q-T_3.14.exe:

I knew some Slavs who are hard workers. Everybody is different. ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

Originally posted by Dracoco OwO:

You sure it's not just a migrant thing to do rather than peoples from eastern europe exclusively?

I have never said all of them are like this,but this kind of behaviour does seem to be A LOT more dominant in slavic cultures. As said, been there myself and most of them who are wealthy, want to show it whenever they can and even the ones that are not, always feel the need to somehow brag about money and posessions.

[Triple G]

Originally posted by Shashka92:

Lets act like good guests and behave respectful and humble and not take tax payers money for years and then smile into their face while going shopping at 10 am on a monday morning or having a coffee at 3 o clock during work hours

Which probably means they secure German jobs, while the Germans prefer to spend their money abroad as it´s cheaper and there´s more left for them.

Originally posted by Shashka92:

in slavic cultural circles it seems to be " normal " and good to show off the coin you own, whenever and wherever you can.

I thought that´s the same in the U.S. - no?

Originally posted by Shashka92:

And that being said, what you call wealth and success, most people in the west call average at best.

Hmm - right. That´s not arrogant at all. No need to show off the coin if one thinks to be superior anyways i guess...

Nonetheless the wealthy Germans abuse anything which is offered for free - so there is little which is offered for free as people would come only to get the free stuff and ignore the rest. And at the buffet there´s a small mountain on the plate, as it could be that it´s empty if one doesn´t take enough. Germans basically like to show how poor they are...

Usually Slavic people are very direct - something which the Germans claim to be. I can´t say i dislike that trait, and i can´t remember any problems with Slavic people, even if there might be problematic individuals. Most i met are rather humble, grounded, relaxed and straight forward.

[Chaosolous]

You should have your wife read this.

[Zeno]

Originally posted by Chaosolous:

You should have your wife read this.

No need, she knows my opinion and 100% agrees with me. In fact, she is the one who explained most of this to me and confirmed what I have observed.

This must really shake your world now, doesn't it ? That its actually a REAL thing happening not just some brain fart of mine.

[Merci]

Making friends of slavs is like walking into a mental health minefield tbh

[Zeno]

Originally posted by Jelly:

Making friends of slavs is like walking into a mental health minefield tbh

I often find myself thinking this way indeed.
Since most are very religious and believe the most ridiculous things that have long been dispproven by science, its hard to have a normal level headed discussion with many of them.

Younger generations aren't as bad anymore, but still far behind when it comes to science, values and generally new findings.

I mean there is a good reason why corruption, racism and religion still has such a strong foothold in these countries and its certainly not because the society is highly educated and advanced as they often claim to be.

[metamec]

Originally posted by Shashka92:

No need, she knows my opinion and 100% agrees with me.

As you sure she wasn't just practicing her 'nod and smile' technique and hoping for a bit of peace? 🤔

[Simulacrum]

Bro how are you gonna make a thread asking what's with all the Ukraine bashing and then make another thread that bashes all Slavic ppl (which includes Ukrainians) ?

https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/12/7119694909428346590/

[EpirusWarriorμολὼνλαβέ]

Slavic?
Never dated a Jewish princess? Is all that plus an annoying/ obnoxious turd stuck on your shoe, flashing her father account.

[Chaosolous]

Originally posted by Shashka92:

Originally posted by Chaosolous:

You should have your wife read this.

No need, she knows my opinion and 100% agrees with me. In fact, she is the one who explained most of this to me and confirmed what I have observed.

This must really shake your world now, doesn't it ? That its actually a REAL thing happening not just some brain fart of mine.

I’ve been to the Balkans multiple times. I have many Slavic friends and generally date women from that region. I would say you’re pretty far off the mark.

But you do you; ne zanima me.

[Q-T_3.14.exe]

Originally posted by Jelly:

Making friends of slavs is like walking into a mental health minefield tbh

I met a Slav here on Off Topic. We became great friends xD
I am playing with him atm :3

In real-life well they tend to keep to themselves. Kinda like me. Huh, we ain't so different after all.

[Birds]

Slavs are a minority population in Russia, and the greatest commonality between the countries you listed was Russian dominance.