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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I never understand why Americans are so uptight. We really cannot take ANY criticism or we lose our minds. Contrarily, other nationalities (Brits, Irish, etc) are famous for their self-deprecating humor and seem not to be so offended. We need to learn to relax. Pointing out a flaw does not diminish your standing as a Proud American.[/quote]

I disagree. Americans are known to have a pretty healthy sense of humor and most of us can take a ribbing, as well as be honest about our shortcomings as a nation. The problem comes in when others cross that invisible line of good-natured joking and it becomes insulting.

Example:  You can jokingly tell someone your teen kid sometimes doesn't know his left from his right, and is frequently absent-minded.

If that same person said to YOU, "Your kid seems dim-witted and forgetful." you would no doubt take umbrage, right?

I disagree. Americans as a whole are not known for having a sense of humour that extends to being able to poke fun at themselves or recognising irony unless it’s explicitly spelled out.

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