Do germans still consider themselves superior?

Question

to other races?

Answer 1

I am a German and I do not feel particularly superior. In fact, even two or more generations after the n**i horror, I feel ashamed for it. On the other hand, I think we have been cured of racism. Of course there still are scattered n**i sympathizers in Germany, but on the whole Germany has less extremists today than many other countries.

Germans have tried to make a new life for themselves for two generations now, and I think it works. This year we had a fine soccer championship here in Germany, and it was the first time that the majority of Germans was able to show German flags and colours all over the country without second thoughts. That kind of innocent patriotism was unheard of in Germany for more than half a century. Of course we would have loved to win the cup, but when we didn't, the party went on without a blink :)

Hey, do you know the biggest asset you have when you are German born? You don't have to learn German as a foreign language. Cheers!

Answer 2

I dunt think superiority is the question. The germans were in power during WWII. Now its a succesfull europe country & no longer a n**i dictatorship country.

Answer 3

I think this is a pretty silly question, frankly.

Let me ask you this...

Ever been to the Midwest and notice how many Busches, Scherers, Schmidts, Metzgers, Mullers, Krauses, Meyers, etc. there actually are?

And that's not counting the many folks who changed their names to more English sounding terms during both World Wars. In fact, many so-called "white" Americans are predominantly ethnic German. Should we ask if they're all racist too?

Answer 4

No, they don't!

Even the n***s didn't speak of a "german race" but an "aryan race" which included also e.g. people from Scandinavia and Great Britain (and thus a lot of "white americans").

Answer 5

I can't speak for how the Germans consider themselves, but they certainly throw off an aura of superiority.

Answer 6

Some do, but that's neither indicative of Germans as a whole, nor does it excuse the fact that many people in all countries feel that way about themselves--that's merely human nature.  There's no doubt that many British feel that way, as do Americans, French, Russians, Chinese--like I said, name any country.  Humility is an unusual trait in most people, unfortunately.  Germans still have a reputation for being stoic and straight-to-the-point, but they're good people, very good people.  Many Americans and other foreign visitors to Germany are put off by what they perceive to be "poor customer service" or an overall brusque reception, but that's attributable to German culture and the way they do business.  As I've said, Germans are good people and are worth getting to know.  As for the whole n**i thing, Americans don't seem to realize that Germany is no longer full of n***s; that was more than a generation ago.  Germans living today are the kids, and grandkids, and greatgrandkids, of that era, and it's unfair to bestow upon them a stereotype they neither earned nor deserve.  They're reminded constantly of their history, their role in both World Wars and in the Holocaust, and they're not likely to forget it anytime soon--so give them a break.  Would you like it if someone rubbed your nose in something that was before your time and you had absolutely nothing to do with??

Answer 7

Everyone considers themselves superior in some way or another.

Answer 8

Don't we ourselves consider ourselves superior in our own country?  In all the countries I've visited, there is always a hint of pride of citizenship, be it German, Austrian, French, etc.  I wouldn't leave it just to the Germans.  Although Europeans in general strive to know multiple languages to accommodate us tourists!

Answer 9

YES!!! Right now it is the Turks they hate the most, but they generally consider themselves superior to any other nationality. This is of course not everyone, but it is something that is embedded in their culture. I can't tell you how many times I heard negative comments about me from people who didn't know I spoke German, all of them centering around me being a stupid American or an "Island Ape," their name for the British. In shops, I got called a foreigner more times than I can count by the jerks working there, and they KNEW I spoke German! It was a frustrating experience, and I have a newly healthy respect for immigrants to the US now.

Answer 10

Dude, you are an 18 year old Aruban.  

Did the "Germans" *ever* consider themselves superior?  Sure, the n**i party did, but that doesn't speak for all Germans of that era.  Just like Bush doesn't speak for all Americans and Blair doesn't speak for all Britons.

Answer 11

Well I am American, but my background is German.  And not to be mean, but my family always acts superior to others, no matter what nationality-even other Germans.  It isn't an act, they believe they are.  I guess us Germans are cool ppl, not n***s.  But I think others are cool too.

Answer 12

Hee hee hee!! I like your posting!! I was married to one. I have to saw WAS. He gave that superior stuff to me. It was annoying. His family had the same too. The worst was that they could hardly manage English and could not do a third language. This was a shocker since I was raised speaking English, Italian, French, Yiddish and Spanish-then studied German later because no one in his family could manage basic English-which they have as a required class for most school years! They all made me feel guilty/dumb that I could not speak German too. Ooops!

Answer 13

Not as much to other races, but they are very arrogant people.  They feel they are superior to everyone in general.  With that said, they are pretty fun to party with though.