Europeans are usually incapable of admitting anything positive about the US because they directly link their own selfimage to their opinion of the US This isn ' t entirely correct , Europeans are capable of admitting positive things about the US , we just choose not to ! The reasoning isn ' t a link to our own self image it ' s a response to ' Muricas excessive patriotism and bragging . America seems to think it is number one in the world at everything and insists on reminding the rest of the world as often as possible . We just enjoy poking you with gentle reminders that Whilst you are near the top of a lot of things there is usually somebody out there beating you in the majority of categories . Try showing a bit more humility and we ' ll be happier to celebrate in your achievements . Now watch the Europeans mobilize and downvote my comment . Nope , screw you , I ' m giving you an upvote and you can jolly well enjoy it !