Are Brits known for being so “wordly”? What about Mexicans? Brazilians? How about Iraqis or Indians?
Perhaps the Empire and Commonwealth mean the British have more of a interest in the world, more of a grasp of countries, history and culture.
Its a gross stereotype that Americans are ignorant and care little about whats outside America. Like any gross stereotype, by definition, its unfair, but perhaps does have a grain of truth.
Now let me make it clear: I don’t believe that because Americans are stupid, of course not, I blame your education systems, and your media.
By the way, the Brits and other western nations are not as smart and educated as they once were. So I sitting in no ivory tower sneering at you.
We are equally not what we once were.
p.s thank you for your service to your country, and in Iraq. I hope you and your men all came home safe. My prayers for those who didn’t.