As a German living abroad I use to say: Jammern auf hohem Niveau (complaining from high level)
Often the things they are complaining about are still better than in many other places, take healthcare as an example.
Often the things they are complaining about are still better than in many other places, take healthcare as an example.
It makes people less happy, sure.
But it's also the reason why German machinery has the good reputation it has. Because even if it works pretty great already, somebody will find a detail to "complain" about and improve it.
German source: https://www.donaukurier.de/archiv/audi-ingenieure-unerwuensc...