Zapper, I'm at a loss as to why you think that
"most Americans that have traveled abroad will agree that the general populace from some countries...um, France comes to mind that for the most part are extremely arrogant and look at Americans as being uncivilized creatures."
I think you're making assumptions that simply aren't true about the French, and about other European countries. The French are no more arrogant than Americans... Perhaps no less, but certainly no more. They're proud of their culture and heritage, just like Americans are. Arrogant? Really?
I should know what the French think of Americans, I've lived here for ten years, my French is impeccable. It's a frequent topic for discussion, and the French, in general, do not mince words. They DON'T AGREE with the actions of the U.S. government. They DON'T AGREE with the policies put forth by GW Bush. They DON'T AGREE with how Iraq was handled. This does not make them ungrateful bastards. This does not mean they hate Americans, or America. C'mon, enough already of that ****.
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"Just because we aren’t kissing insert country here______butts doesn’t mean that we are arrogant! So, yes humility can go along way, perhaps if other countries would practice that America woudn't seem so arrogant.... "
Try it like this:
"Just because France isn't kissing the United States' butt doesn't mean that the French are arrogant. So, yes humility can go a long way, perhaps if other countries (the U.S) would practice that, France wouldn't seem so arrogant.
It seems arrogant yet also insecure to go around touting one's own horn, if you know what I mean... If you know you're good, you don't have to say anything, you simply maintain your cap, comfortable in the knowledge that you are doing what you should be doing. You don't run around shouting "Look at me, I'm the best, I'm the baddest, I'm the smartest and if you don't agree, you're a loser!".
I know this post will make such a big difference in the world, it's a damn good thing I spent 15 minutes writing it. I expect I'll be nominated for the Nobel peace prize this year...