Comment on Why do people from Western societies always seem to complain?
ThanksForAllTheFish@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
I think this is a classic case of “The complainers are way more vocal than the life enjoyers”, combined with modern technology being set up to promote controversial content. When someone’s enjoying this life and being chill, they also don’t usually care about spreading thier message. The complainers are either memetic or often political and seem to enjoy a much greater platform. Also more controversial content generates more negative engagement, and most social media promotes content that has high engagement, because it benefits them to have users engage and stay on the site longer.
open_mind@lemmy.world 2 months ago
That’s true. But I definitely also encounter loads of complaining irl and rarely see people being positive. At least here in northern Germany there are so many people that seem to constantly focus on the negative and search for things they can complain about. It’s almost like their every day habit. Instead of going outside and pointing out something positive they just always have stuff to criticize
Bubberpillar@lemmy.ca 2 months ago
Hey, I know what you mean. I catch myself doing this too, just looking for things to nitpick about. A nasty habit. My friend sometimes reminds me ‘you’re doing that thing again’ which is helpful. The thing is it doesn’t even feel like negativity -to me I’m just making conversation. I have to be more considerate when in the company of others and just enjoy experiences for what they are.
ThanksForAllTheFish@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
Hmm, that could be an attempt at bonding over a common enemy? Kind of like talk bad about the boss behind his back, so that you bond woth your peers? Generally not for everyone, but could see how people get fixated on it if it works for them. Or maybe they are just caught up in the negative media and it has a big effect on their overall mood. Do the happier countries you mentioned have less reliance on media? Again, negative generates views, thats why the news is usually mostly bad.