[jonathan180iq]

You can see how that same mindset plays out in individual psychologica development. We Americans tend to think of ourselves as more deserving and more important, while the general tone of the Euros is to accept whatever is better for everyone as a whole. (Generalizations always have faults, but I would say that they exist for a reason...)

Here's an example from the exiting contestants on a very popular game show. One is American and the other is British:

Yank: "It was a conspiracy! They voted me off because they knew I was a threat to them. I hope Kathy loses in the next round and that Ted...he's just lucky I didn't get to face him in one-on-one. I would have smoked him!"

Brit: "Well, I certainly gave it my best. But there were a few questions in that last round that I missed and I know I squandered a few opportunities to bank some money for the team. I wish Cathy and the others the best as they go forward and I would certainly appreciate another opportunity to try again."